Matthew C Cornelius
- Clinical Professor, Psychiatry
- (602) 827-2078
- COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PHX
- ccornelius@arizona.edu
Biography
Matthew Christian Cornelius, MD attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency at Banner Good Samaritan. He is board-certified in General Psychiatry and an Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He teaches and supervises both medical students and psychiatric residents. He serves as the Psychiatric consultant and liaison to the Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix Liver and Kidney Transplant Program. He has been a consultant for patients with kidney and liver transplantation since 1999.
Degrees
- M.D.
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- B.S. Psychology
- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States
- Honors Thesis: "Similarity and Uniqueness: Should They Coexist For Attraction?"
Work Experience
- Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix (1999 - Ongoing)
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center: Psychiatry Residency Training Program (1995 - 1999)
Awards
- Howard E. Wulsin Excellence in Teaching Award
- Arizona Psychiatric Society, Spring 2012
- Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Nominee
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Spring 2008 (Award Nominee)
Licensure & Certification
- CPR PRO Basic Life Support (2018)
- Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, Board of Medical Examiners (2001)
- Arizona State License to Practice Medicine (1996)
Interests
Teaching
Psychiatric Evaluation, Consultation and Management in patients with underlying liver and kidney disease. Teaching residents and medical students how evaluation and treatment can differ in patients with organ failure. Teaching evaluation and management of inpatient and outpatient anxiety disorders, mood disorders, thought disorders and catatonia.
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Cornelius, M. (2006). Helping to Prepare Individuals to Become a Living Kidney Donor. Nephrology News and Issues, 20(10), 50-53.
Other Teaching Materials
- Cornelius, M. C. (2018. Psychiatric Evaluation of the Living Donor: Identifying High-risk Donors and Reducing Post-donation Psycho-social Complications. United Network of Organ Sharing- Archived Teaching Module.
