Dr. Matin Nekzad, MD

Dr. Matin Nekzad is a family medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience serving patients and families. He earned his medical degree from Kabul Medical University Faculty of Curative Medicine and completed his residency training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. His extensive 42-year career has given him deep expertise in comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Nekzad is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Nekzad practices at Carterville Family Practice and is affiliated with SIH Herrin Hospital in Carterville, Illinois. He focuses on treating obesity and weight management issues, including pediatric obesity, helping families develop healthy lifestyle habits. His practice also emphasizes managing high blood pressure and providing depression screening services. Dr. Nekzad incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient care plans. Patients rate …him highly, giving him an average score of 4.7 out of 5 for his compassionate and thorough care.