Matthew W. Richardson, MD

Dr. Matthew Richardson is a hematology and oncology specialist who focuses on treating blood disorders and cancer in children. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in Rochester, New York. Dr. Richardson completed his pediatrics residency at Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric hematology-oncology at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. With 31 years of experience in medicine, he holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English.

Dr. Richardson practices at Baystate Medical Center and sees patients at Baystate Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in Springfield, Massachusetts. He treats children with serious blood cancers such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. His expertise extends to helping young patients who experience weakness and loss of trunk control related to their conditions. Dr. Richardson's approach …to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training to help children maintain their physical abilities during treatment. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 on Vitals.