Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920Phone: 719-305-1234
Matthew Stone, MD
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I am a part of a multi-disciplinary team that seeks to provide the optimal treatment or palliation strategy for children with complex congenital heart disease. I am committed to providing a standard of surgical care that honors the trust that children and their families place in us each day.
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in the palliation and treatment of complex congenital heart conditions in infants and children across a spectrum of pathologies.
Title(s)
Surgical Director, Borderline Ventricle Program, Surgical Director, Pediatric Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device Programs, Meg F. Rady and Family Chair in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac
Scheduling Phone Number
720-777-1234
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Phone: 720-777-1234 720-777-1234
Provider Information
Specialties
- Surgery (2017)
- Congenital Cardiac Surgery (2021)
- Thoracic and Cardiac (2019)
Conditions
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Surgery
Cardiothoracic - Congenital Cardiac , Heart Transplant
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Heart and Circulation
Congenital Heart Disease , Heart Valve Diseases , Heart Failure , Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Department
Associate Professor, Surgery-Cardiothoracic
Professional Memberships
American Association for Thoracic Surgery, Member Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society, Member International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Member Pediatric Heart Transplant Society, Member Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Member University of Colorado SOM Academy of Medical Educators (AME), Fellow Western Thoracic Surgical Association, WTSA, Member
Research and Grants
Grants
Society of Thoracic Surgeons Research Award (2020)
Ponzio Research Award (2023)
Department of Surgery Seed Grant Award (2025)
Children's Hospital Colorado Innovation Award (2025)
Innovation and Pathway to Commercialization Award (2026)
Enduring Hearts Investigator Award (2026)
Research Interests for Patients
My research focus is on the immunologic mechanisms of heart injury and repair. I am specifically interested in cellular based therapies and novel preservation strategies that may prevent or reverse the heart injury that is inherent to transplantation. My hope is to be a part of expanding and improving this treatment option for many awaiting heart transplantation. Additionally, I am a part of a team of investigators exploring novel imaging applications in single ventricle congenital heart disease.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine (2008)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, University of Tennessee (TN) (2004)
Graduate Schools
PhD, University of Virginia (2016)
Internships
University of Virginia Program (2008)
Residency Program
University of Virginia Program (2016)
Fellowships
University of Virginia Program (2018)
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program (2019)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Referring Patients Link
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Neonatal, infant, and pediatric congenital heart disease; pediatric heart transplantation; mechanical circulatory support; adult congenital heart disease
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Heart transplantation ischemia-reperfusion injury; Ex vivo heart perfusion; lipidomic metabolism and the innate immune system; cardiac MRI applications in single ventricle congenital heart disease