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“I have six kids, and I think that personal experience is so valuable in providing care to children and their families.”​

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 As a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. David Mathias takes a preventive approach to your child's health. He provides well-child visits, treats children and adolescents when they are sick and manages chronic or ongoing medical conditions.


As a father of six, Dr. Mathias combines his medical knowledge with a wealth of personal experience in his approach to pediatric care. When he began medical school, he wasn’t sure which specialty he was interested in, but that changed during his first pediatrics rotation.

“There was a young girl I took care of who was going through some tough circumstances, but she was always brighteyed and happy. After that rotation, I thought, ‘I have to do this. Pediatrics is what I need to do forever,’” Dr. Mathias said.

Dr. Mathias believes creating lasting relationships with children and families will lead to better continuity of care and help give him a deeper understanding of his patients’ needs.

“Long-term relationships with patients help doctors see the whole picture of who that person is and how to put together a plan of care for that person,” Dr. Mathias said. He added that open communication between he and his patients is key in providing top-level care.

Dr. Mathias earned his medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School and completed his pediatrics residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He served in the U.S. Army for seven years, including time as a battalion surgeon during Operation Iraqi Freedom II, from 2004-2005.​

In his free time, Dr. Mathias likes to backpack and hike. He also competes in triathlons and enjoys running with his two oldest sons. Having six children, four boys and two girls, keeps Dr. Mathias and his wife busy, and, as he joked, “It keeps me out of trouble.”​​

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, United States, M.D. 1999

    Residency
    Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma, WA, United States, Pediatrics 2002

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Board Certifications
    Pediatrics: 2002, recertified 2010

    State Licenses
    Colorado Indiana Wisconsin

    Areas of Interest
    Infant & Child Nutrition

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (83 ratings, 22 comments)
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Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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April 10, 2023
Dr. Mathias is an excellent doctor! Very caring and patient with our questions! Love him!
May 9, 2023
Always superb Dr Mathias
May 15, 2023
Dr. Mathias is wonderful! So helpful in a time that is hard to know what to do, he stays positive and professional and compassionate!
June 27, 2023
Wonderful doctor. Clearly cares for pts.
August 18, 2023
You're a great doctor! Thanks!
August 21, 2023
Dr. Mathias one of the best pediatricians in his sphere. He always listens, answers questions, very friendly person.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Mathias is the best provider! He truly cares about my son & listens to all my concerns. I hope he never leaves! Thank you!
September 18, 2023
Dr Mathias is great! He's always very kind and caring
September 20, 2023
We are very happy with the care our daughter receives from Dr. Matthias. He is compassionate and cares about our concerns.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias is hands down the best. He has always made my children feel so comfortable. Never rushed through appointments or explanations and always so caring and personal.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias demonstrates excellent care and understanding. He listens to my concerns as a parent and includes me in decisions regarding care of my child. I would and do highly recommend him to friends and family.
November 2, 2023
Dr. Mathias is great. He always listens and takes time to talk through things
November 6, 2023
I ALWAYS APPRECIATE WHEN A DOCTOR GIVES MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU ASK FOR. HE'S AWARE OF WHAT COULD HAVE LED TO MY SON'S STIFF NECK & GAVE HELPFUL INFO AS TO WHY CERTAIN STRETCHES _____ HELP.
November 22, 2023
Excellent as always.
November 30, 2023
Best pediatrician we have ever had!
December 27, 2023
Dr. Mathias was very patient and explanatory.
December 28, 2023
Dr. Mathias has been our provider for >15 years. He's thorough and well educated to correlate examples and knowledge to help understand concerns.
September 30, 2023
I recommend Dr. Matthias to everyone who uses Marshfield. He really is the best. Makes you feel like your concerns are valid and takes time to get to know your child.
July 12, 2023
Dr. Mathias values parents! We love his trusted care!
July 12, 2023
Love how Dr. Mathias values parents.
September 27, 2023
They were very nice and I felt good having them.
April 12, 2023
Overall experience was good. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
April 12, 2023
Overall experience was good. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
September 27, 2023
They were very nice and I felt good having them.
July 12, 2023
Love how Dr. Mathias values parents.
July 12, 2023
Dr. Mathias values parents! We love his trusted care!
September 30, 2023
I recommend Dr. Matthias to everyone who uses Marshfield. He really is the best. Makes you feel like your concerns are valid and takes time to get to know your child.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Mathias is an excellent doctor! Very caring and patient with our questions! Love him!
May 9, 2023
Always superb Dr Mathias
May 15, 2023
Dr. Mathias is wonderful! So helpful in a time that is hard to know what to do, he stays positive and professional and compassionate!
June 27, 2023
Wonderful doctor. Clearly cares for pts.
August 18, 2023
You're a great doctor! Thanks!
August 21, 2023
Dr. Mathias one of the best pediatricians in his sphere. He always listens, answers questions, very friendly person.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Mathias is the best provider! He truly cares about my son & listens to all my concerns. I hope he never leaves! Thank you!
September 18, 2023
Dr Mathias is great! He's always very kind and caring
September 20, 2023
We are very happy with the care our daughter receives from Dr. Matthias. He is compassionate and cares about our concerns.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias is hands down the best. He has always made my children feel so comfortable. Never rushed through appointments or explanations and always so caring and personal.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias demonstrates excellent care and understanding. He listens to my concerns as a parent and includes me in decisions regarding care of my child. I would and do highly recommend him to friends and family.
November 2, 2023
Dr. Mathias is great. He always listens and takes time to talk through things
November 6, 2023
I ALWAYS APPRECIATE WHEN A DOCTOR GIVES MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU ASK FOR. HE'S AWARE OF WHAT COULD HAVE LED TO MY SON'S STIFF NECK & GAVE HELPFUL INFO AS TO WHY CERTAIN STRETCHES _____ HELP.
November 22, 2023
Excellent as always.
November 30, 2023
Best pediatrician we have ever had!
December 27, 2023
Dr. Mathias was very patient and explanatory.
December 28, 2023
Dr. Mathias has been our provider for >15 years. He's thorough and well educated to correlate examples and knowledge to help understand concerns.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Mathias is an excellent doctor! Very caring and patient with our questions! Love him!
April 12, 2023
Overall experience was good. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
May 9, 2023
Always superb Dr Mathias
May 15, 2023
Dr. Mathias is wonderful! So helpful in a time that is hard to know what to do, he stays positive and professional and compassionate!
June 27, 2023
Wonderful doctor. Clearly cares for pts.
July 12, 2023
Love how Dr. Mathias values parents.
July 12, 2023
Dr. Mathias values parents! We love his trusted care!
August 18, 2023
You're a great doctor! Thanks!
August 21, 2023
Dr. Mathias one of the best pediatricians in his sphere. He always listens, answers questions, very friendly person.
August 31, 2023
Dr. Mathias is the best provider! He truly cares about my son & listens to all my concerns. I hope he never leaves! Thank you!
September 18, 2023
Dr Mathias is great! He's always very kind and caring
September 20, 2023
We are very happy with the care our daughter receives from Dr. Matthias. He is compassionate and cares about our concerns.
September 27, 2023
They were very nice and I felt good having them.
September 30, 2023
I recommend Dr. Matthias to everyone who uses Marshfield. He really is the best. Makes you feel like your concerns are valid and takes time to get to know your child.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias is hands down the best. He has always made my children feel so comfortable. Never rushed through appointments or explanations and always so caring and personal.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias demonstrates excellent care and understanding. He listens to my concerns as a parent and includes me in decisions regarding care of my child. I would and do highly recommend him to friends and family.
November 2, 2023
Dr. Mathias is great. He always listens and takes time to talk through things
November 6, 2023
I ALWAYS APPRECIATE WHEN A DOCTOR GIVES MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU ASK FOR. HE'S AWARE OF WHAT COULD HAVE LED TO MY SON'S STIFF NECK & GAVE HELPFUL INFO AS TO WHY CERTAIN STRETCHES _____ HELP.
November 22, 2023
Excellent as always.
November 30, 2023
Best pediatrician we have ever had!
December 27, 2023
Dr. Mathias was very patient and explanatory.
December 28, 2023
Dr. Mathias has been our provider for >15 years. He's thorough and well educated to correlate examples and knowledge to help understand concerns.
December 28, 2023
Dr. Mathias has been our provider for >15 years. He's thorough and well educated to correlate examples and knowledge to help understand concerns.
December 27, 2023
Dr. Mathias was very patient and explanatory.
November 30, 2023
Best pediatrician we have ever had!
November 22, 2023
Excellent as always.
November 6, 2023
I ALWAYS APPRECIATE WHEN A DOCTOR GIVES MORE INFORMATION THAN YOU ASK FOR. HE'S AWARE OF WHAT COULD HAVE LED TO MY SON'S STIFF NECK & GAVE HELPFUL INFO AS TO WHY CERTAIN STRETCHES _____ HELP.
November 2, 2023
Dr. Mathias is great. He always listens and takes time to talk through things
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias is hands down the best. He has always made my children feel so comfortable. Never rushed through appointments or explanations and always so caring and personal.
October 5, 2023
Dr. Mathias demonstrates excellent care and understanding. He listens to my concerns as a parent and includes me in decisions regarding care of my child. I would and do highly recommend him to friends and family.
September 30, 2023
I recommend Dr. Matthias to everyone who uses Marshfield. He really is the best. Makes you feel like your concerns are valid and takes time to get to know your child.
September 27, 2023
They were very nice and I felt good having them.
September 20, 2023
We are very happy with the care our daughter receives from Dr. Matthias. He is compassionate and cares about our concerns.
September 18, 2023
Dr Mathias is great! He's always very kind and caring
August 31, 2023
Dr. Mathias is the best provider! He truly cares about my son & listens to all my concerns. I hope he never leaves! Thank you!
August 21, 2023
Dr. Mathias one of the best pediatricians in his sphere. He always listens, answers questions, very friendly person.
August 18, 2023
You're a great doctor! Thanks!
July 12, 2023
Love how Dr. Mathias values parents.
July 12, 2023
Dr. Mathias values parents! We love his trusted care!
June 27, 2023
Wonderful doctor. Clearly cares for pts.
May 15, 2023
Dr. Mathias is wonderful! So helpful in a time that is hard to know what to do, he stays positive and professional and compassionate!
May 9, 2023
Always superb Dr Mathias
April 12, 2023
Overall experience was good. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand.
April 10, 2023
Dr. Mathias is an excellent doctor! Very caring and patient with our questions! Love him!

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