Dr. Mathias cares for patients with general cardiovascular diseases including angina, heart failure and arrhythmias. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is a Rochester native and is interested in promoting cardiovascular health awareness in the community. His other interests include medical education, health IT innovation and health delivery system improvement. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Professional Background

Dr. Mathias received his MD degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology training at the University of Rochester Medical Center where he has been on the faculty since 2018.

Certified Specialties

Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography - National Board of Echocardiology-Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2015 - 2018

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2015

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | University of Rochester. 2012

Publications

Journal Articles

Outcomes Associated with Introduction of the 5 Generation High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in Patients Presenting with Cardiovascular Disorders.

Younis A, Farooq S, Bisognano JD, Welch T, Gassler JP, Diamond A, Mathias A, Aktas MK, McNitt S, Chen AY, Goldenberg I

The Journal of emergency medicine.. 2022 April 2 Epub 04/02/2022.

Sex-Specific Absolute Delta Thresholds for High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T.

Liu L, Consagra W, Cai X, Mathias A, Worster A, Ma J, Rock P, Kwong T, Kavsak PA

Clinical chemistry.. 2021 December 6 Epub 12/06/2021.

Outcomes associated with the high sensitivity cardiac troponin testing in patients presenting with non-cardiovascular disorders.

Goldenberg M, Kharsa A, Farooq S, Bisognano JD, Mathias A, McNitt S, Chen AY, Younis A

The American journal of emergency medicine.. 2021 October 3051 :280-284. Epub 10/30/2021.

Clinical chemistry score misses fewer deaths as compared to troponin T alone in a united states emergency department population.

Liu L, Mathias A, Kwong T, Worster A, Kavsak PA

Clinical biochemistry.. 2021 June 12 Epub 06/12/2021.

Impact of non-cardiovascular disease burden on thirty-day hospital readmission in heart failure patients.

Kutyifa V, Rice J, Jones R, Mathias A, Yoruk A, Vermilye K, Johnson B, Strawderman R, Lowenstein C

Cardiology journal.. 2018 25 (6):691-700. Epub 1900 01 01.

Clinical Implications of Complete Left-Sided Reverse Remodeling With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: A MADIT-CRT Substudy.

Mathias A, Moss AJ, McNitt S, Zareba W, Goldenberg I, Solomon SD, Kutyifa V

Journal of the American College of Cardiology.. 2016 September 2068 (12):1268-76. Epub 1900 01 01.

Inverse Relationship of Blood Pressure to Long-Term Outcomes and Benefit of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With Mild Heart Failure: A Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial With Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Long-Term Follow-Up Substudy.

Biton Y, Moss AJ, Kutyifa V, Mathias A, Sherazi S, Zareba W, McNitt S, Polonsky B, Barsheshet A, Brown MW, Goldenberg I

Circulation. Heart failure.. 2015 September 8 (5):921-6. Epub 07/15/2015.

Atrioventricular delay programming and the benefit of cardiac resynchronization therapy in MADIT-CRT.

Brenyo A, Kutyifa V, Moss AJ, Mathias A, Barsheshet A, Pouleur AC, Knappe D, McNitt S, Polonsky B, Huang DT, Solomon SD, Zareba W, Goldenberg I

Heart rhythm.. 2013 August 10 (8):1136-43. Epub 05/25/2013.

Prognostic implications of mutation-specific QTc standard deviation in congenital long QT syndrome.

Mathias A, Moss AJ, Lopes CM, Barsheshet A, McNitt S, Zareba W, Robinson JL, Locati EH, Ackerman MJ, Benhorin J, Kaufman ES, Platonov PG, Qi M, Shimizu W, Towbin JA, Michael Vincent G, Wilde AA, Zhang L, Goldenberg I

Heart rhythm.. 2013 May 10 (5):720-5. Epub 01/29/2013.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

First time seeing this doctor and he took time to talk and explain things, cared about my concerns. Great caring doctor

Feb 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Mathias is a considerate, compassionate and friendly physician. He is a good listener. Knows my medical history thoroughly and projects knowledge and confidence during our visits. I feel fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.

Jan 27, 2024

4.6

Good

Jan 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mathias is a wonderful doctor! When I first met with him 2 years ago, after I was hospitalized 2 days for an episode In which I was close to passing out and vomiting, his keen eye noticed one of my legs seemed a little different than the other. He scheduled an ultrasound stat and discovered a blood clot In my lower left leg. He put me on Eliquis for 3 months. I am very thankful to him!

Dec 31, 2023

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Mathias as my doctor

Dec 31, 2023

5.0

There was no discussion of any proposed treatment.

Dec 26, 2023

5.0

All good

Dec 10, 2023

5.0

[...]. He's extraordinary.

Dec 09, 2023

5.0

A kind and caring doctor.

Nov 27, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias is the best! He is caring and explains everything to were you can understand.

Oct 17, 2023

5.0

The doctors was very good. Easy to talk to. Explained things very well. Answered all my questions.

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias not only considered my input, but also involved me in decisions regarding follow up testing.

Sep 11, 2023

5.0

The DR has always showed Interest to help

Sep 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathias was thorough, knowledgeable and caring. His calm demeanor was reassuring. I was impressed and relaxed due to his and Gwen's excellent bedside manner and professionalism.

Aug 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias is a great listener and doctor.

Aug 24, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias is a wonderful caring doctor.

Aug 14, 2023

5.0

Very good.

Jun 09, 2023

4.2

This visit was in the context of a new diagnosis that suggests a three to five year lifespan. Dr. Mathias could not answer all our (my wife was with me) questions and deferred them to the specialty clinic to which he said he planned to refer me. [...]

May 25, 2023

5.0

I really like Dr, Mathias! He spent time with me, listened carefully and he made me feel very comfortable asking questions!

May 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathias has my highest regards. I have confidence & trust that with his help, my health will be protected & maintained in the best way possible.

Apr 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He presents as empathetic, caring and knowledgeable about my condition. He actually looks at me most of the time and talks to me, instead of constantly typing on the computer. How refreshing these days!

Apr 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent experience.

Apr 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider , always listens to concerns

Apr 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Mathias went above & beyond in providing exceptional care

Mar 17, 2023

5.0

Best possible experience with Dr appointment

Feb 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias and staff are terrific!

Feb 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias is always kind and caring. He always suggests that I call contact him if I have questions or concerns.

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

Very good and very quick.

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias listen very intently to my vague symptoms and acted on them with appropriate concern. Made me feel my concerns were validated. Thank you!

Feb 06, 2023

5.0

I am new to this physician. Within a few minutes of my first appointment I knew that he was very kind, thorough and someone that I could trust to give me quality care. My second visit certainly reinforced my original observation. It's nice to feel safe with your doctor.

Feb 04, 2023

5.0

Good

Jan 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mathias put me at ease, which made me trust him with my care, 100% very good!

Dec 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mathias is the best.

Dec 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mathias explained my present medical condition in a manner that was very reassuring.

Dec 15, 2022

5.0

Good.

Nov 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mathias was friendly, professional. He knew my medical history and seemed to genuinely care about me as an individual, and wanted the best outcome for me.

Nov 02, 2022

5.0

I amVery pleased eith Dr Mathias personality, awareness of my situations , carefully answers in a very knowledge and concern for me !

Oct 30, 2022

5.0

Dr Mathias was new to me and I was extremely pleased with his methodical approach, thoroughness and how at the start we had a brief exchange as to "who goes first" and we ended up with a very logical, iterative discussion. I tend to come with lots of written notes, checklists and have read up beforehand on issues, and he was patient and responsive to my style.

Oct 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mathias is such a warm and caring doctor! Because of his concern and keen eye when I saw him for the first time In July 2021, he scheduled an ultrasound and found that I had a blood clot In my left leg! And he put me on Eliquis for 3 months. When I thought I had another blood clot in my leg last Jan., Dr. Mathias and his staff were wonderful, on a busy Mon., In getting me scheduled for an ultrasound the very next morning. And Dr. Mathias called me later that day to check on me. I thought that was so kind of him! Fortunately, I did not have another clot. Dr. Mathias Is a wonderful doctor!

Sep 26, 2022

5.0

I did in fact recommended the doctor to hose that had issues with their heart and cardiologist

Sep 19, 2022

5.0

Very good at describing my issue and answering my questions

Sep 05, 2022

5.0

Very compassionate and knowledgeable

Jun 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Mathias was informative re my concerns. He answered all my questions and concerns and made me feel very comfortable

Jun 22, 2022

5.0

This physician & staff were thorough and explained explained completely - highly recommend.

May 27, 2022

5.0

He spent ample time with us since it was the first visit

May 23, 2022

5.0

He was professional, courteous, and spent a lot of time with me. I felt he was genuinely concerned with providing me the best care.

May 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent

Mar 18, 2022

5.0

Excellent overall

Feb 03, 2022