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Dr. Sarah Mathew, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

West Reading, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mathew, Trauma Surgeon in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Sarah Mathew, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mathew graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Program. Dr. Mathew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mathew’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mathew’s office at (484) 628-8103.

    Where did Dr. Mathew go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mathew speak?

    Dr. Mathew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Mathew typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Mathew diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mathew. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Injury to Internal Abdominal Organs
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Abdominal Organ Trauma
    • Belly Organ Injury
    • Internal Abdominal Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S36898A: Other injury of other intra-abdominal organs, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Mathew typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Mathew may include:

    Please contact Dr. Mathew's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Mathew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mathew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-8103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mathew accept in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Mathew in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mathew's office located?

    Hematology Oncology Tower Health Medical Group

    420 S 5th Ave

    West Reading, PA 19611

    (484) 628-8103

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    Dr. Sarah Mathew's Practice 2

    3737 Market St Fl 4

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Dr. Sarah Mathew's Practice 3

    2610 Keiser Blvd

    Wyomissing, PA 19610

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    What is Dr. Mathew's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mathew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437311743.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mathew?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mathew

    What is Dr. Sarah Mathew's specialty?

    Dr. Mathew is a Trauma Surgeon near West Reading, PA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Sarah Mathew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mathew is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Pottstown Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Sarah Mathew accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Mathew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Mathew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mathew's office at (484) 628-8103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Mathew?

    Please contact Dr. Mathew's office at (484) 628-8103 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mathew's office located?

    Dr. Mathew's offices are located in West Reading, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Wyomissing, PA.