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Matthew Kuivenhoven, DO
Physician for Express Care Patients
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MyUCSDChart LoginAbout Matthew Kuivenhoven, DO
Matthew Kuivenhoven, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician at UC San Diego Health's Express Care. He provides high-quality care to patients of all ages for acute illnesses ranging from musculoskeletal injuries, minor trauma, viral and bacterial infections. He also performs procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, intra-articular joint injections, nasal packing/cautery and interpretation of electrocardiograms (EKGs) and x-rays.
Dr. Kuivenhoven feels it's important to listen to his patients and his goal is to identify the root of problems in order to successfully treat symptoms.
Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, he practiced both family medicine and urgent care medicine in Michigan and was an associate professor at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Kuivenhoven completed a residency in family medicine at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Mich. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in family medicine.
Outside of work, he and his wife enjoy fostering cats and exploring the outdoors. He also enjoys working out, hiking, playing soccer and trying new restaurants.
UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Express Care and Primary Care.
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans AcceptedOpen Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Dr. KuivenhovenMedical Degree
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Residency
- McLaren Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI
Gender
- Male
Date Joined Staff
- 2022-10-01
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
- Express Care
- Overall Health and Well-Being
- Acute Injury Management
- Incision and Drainage
- Muscle and Joint Injuries
- Splinting
- Sprains
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans AcceptedOpen Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Dr. Kuivenhoven