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Matthew E. Pontell MD

Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Congenital Abnormalities Presenting in the Newborn Period
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction
  • Neonatology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Pediatric Ear Deformities
  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - St. George's University, 2014
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2022
  • Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2023

Board Certifications

  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2020

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Pontell is the best physician we have ever encountered. He really takes the time to explain and the patients best interest is his number one priority. He truly values your concerns and makes you feel very comfortable.
November 10, 2024
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Dr. Pontell was very knowledgeable of my condition and spent ample time answering questions and explaining treatment options. Would highly recommend.
October 30, 2024
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We really liked Dr. PONTELL a lot. Very smart, knowledgeable and personable.
October 23, 2024
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Nice doctor and very concerned for my situation.
October 11, 2024
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Excellent
October 8, 2024
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My healthcare is very complicated and Dr Pontell takes the time to explain every step of the healing process and provides detailed instruction of the images as they show good progression.
September 4, 2024
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Dr. Pontell was an amazing doctor. So thorough and detailed. He explained everything very well. He made my son feel very comfortable and like he valued his opinions. One of the best specialist we have ever had.
August 25, 2024
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Great experience!
August 15, 2024
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A good experience
August 4, 2024
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