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Mathew Geltzeiler, M.D.

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  • Director of Sinonasal Oncology and Skull Base Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery
  • Nasal and Sinus Surgery
  • Skull Base Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Mathew Geltzeiler, M.D., is the Division Chief for Rhinology/Skull Base surgery, and the Director of Sinonasal Oncology and Skull Base Surgery. He is a surgeon who specializes in:

His research interests include:

  • Patient outcomes from the treatment of cancers of the nose and sinuses.
  • The effect of skull base surgery on quality of life and the ability to taste and smell.

Dr. Geltzeiler performs surgical procedures including:

  • Endoscopic skull base surgery: This uses a tool called an endoscope for minimally invasive surgery, with smaller cuts and shorter recovery time.
  • Traditional (open) skull base surgery: This may include cuts in the face and skull.
  • Endoscopic orbital surgery: This relieves symptoms from excess pressure on the eye.
  • Revision endoscopic sinus surgery: This is done when a past sinus surgery didn’t relieve symptoms or a patient still has problems.

He also provides care for:

  • Tumors in the nose and sinuses.
  • Polyps (tissue growths).
  • Sinusitis and fungal sinusitis.

Dr. Geltzeiler studied neuroscience at Brown University and medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude.

He completed his residency training in otolaryngology - head & neck surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Geltzeiler then spent two years at the University of Pittsburgh, where he completed two fellowships in head and neck oncologic surgery and advanced skull base surgery.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2005, Brown University
    • M.D., 2010, Boston University School of Medicine

  • Internship

    • Otolaryngology Internship, OHSU - 2010 - 2011

  • Residency

    • Otolaryngology Residency, OHSU - 2011 - 2015

  • Fellowship

    • Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh - 2015
    • Advanced Skull Base Oncologic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh - 2016 - 2017

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Otolaryngolgy - Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Rhinologic Society
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • North American Skill Base Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (166 Ratings, 50 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. I really appreciated the careful guidance from the MA (I failed to get her name) about how to make the topical anesthetic most effective. I'm usually very uncomfortable with the exam procedure. But Dr Geltzeiler & staff now have me "dialed in" so I barely felt anything this time. Thank you!

  2. Good

  3. A competent doctor who knows his job

  4. Absolutely the most qualified, caring Doctor and staff!

  5. Dr. Geltziler may b e the best Dr I've ever talked to in any medical persuasion

  6. Very easy to talk to

  7. Saved my life.

  8. Clear signal, good visual, clinician listened and addressed the material we had to go over.

  9. Smooth sailing

  10. The care I received was the best.

  11. Attentive and confident in my doctor

  12. I felt at ease. Took my situation very seriously and is examining all angles.

  13. Dr Mat is just part of our lives. He pulls no punches, his guidance is always valued. We trust him completely.

  14. He's always positive and open to questions

  15. Great experience very professional, courteous and very easy to talk too!

  16. Dr. Geltzeiler is amazing!

  17. The whole staff for surgery put me at ease, and the surgery and aftermath have went much better than I thought it might . I am thankful for OHSU, my surgeon, and the rest of his staff.

  18. Very straightforward and honest, yet caring and understanding

  19. Both Dr. Geltzeiler and Emily Reed were helpful and caring

  20. It feels like he cares about my health and answers all of my questions, even the hard ones.

  21. I emailed to the doctor. He doesn't even return me three days. What kind of doctor is that the patient email for him and doesn't answer anything

  22. Very professional- but took the time to be sure I knew exactly what my status was

  23. Spent time explaining everything in detail. Understood problem and solution

  24. Very attentive

  25. There is no match for his expertise and care. He rates No. 1 in my family!

  26. Doc was great. Funny, approachable. Got the work needed done quickly.

  27. Accessible and friendly

  28. Very good

  29. Very satisfied

  30. Friendly, caring, thorough and easy to communicate with