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Matt Filippo, DO

Matt Filippo DO

Psychiatrist

Title:

Attending Faculty

Education & training:

Undergraduate Training: Claremont McKenna College, B.A. Neuroscience (2010)
Medical School: Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine, (Pomona), D.O. (2015)
Psychiatry Residency: Advocate Lutheran General (2019)
Chief Resident in Psychiatry: Advocate Lutheran General (2019)

Board Certification(s):

Psychiatry (ABPN, AOBNP) and American Board of Obesity Medicine

Clinical interests:

  • Medical Education
  • Esketamine & Interventional Psychiatry
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Neuroeconomics

Memberships/academic highlights:

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Illinois Psychiatric Society
  • American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology

Selective Professional Activities:

Filippo, M., Park, G., and Gordon, M. (May 2020). MEDTALKS: Stimulants in the Adult Population and Opioid Dependency and Addiction. CME Lecture

Filippo, M. et al. (May 2019). Response of Physicians Towards Family Members Request for Medical Treatment. American Psychiatric Association Poster Presentation

The 5 Minute Clinical Consult, Wolters Kluwer, Chapters on Psychosis, Seasonal Affective, Obsessive Compulsive, and Oppositional Defiant Disorders (2018-2023)

Curry, B, et al. Oxytocin Responses after Dog and Cat Interactions Depend on Pet Ownership and May Affect Interpersonal Trust. Division 17, Section 13 of the American Psychological Association - Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin (2015)

Personal perspectives on teaching:

Teaching is a profoundly rewarding and transformative experience. It's not just about imparting knowledge, but also about inspiring and guiding individuals on their unique journeys of learning and self-discovery. I believe in the power of fostering critical thinking, nurturing creativity, and instilling a passion for lifelong learning. Teaching is a two-way street, as I continue to learn and grow alongside my students, learning from them and adapting my teaching methods to suit their needs and aspirations. It's a privilege to be a part of shaping the future by empowering others with knowledge and skills.