Matthew White

Background

White, Matthew was born on May 21, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank and Minerva (Shiffmann) White.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Temple University, 1963; Doctor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, 1967.

Career

Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1967; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1975; intern, United States Naval Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island, 1967-1968; resident, United States Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, 1968-1970; family practice medicine, United States Navy, Japan, 1970-1973; family practice medicine, United States Navy, Bremerton, Washington, 1973-1977; family practice medicine, Sand Pt. Naval Air Station, Seattle, 1977-1978; resigned, United States Navy, 1978; family practice medicine, Tacoma, since 1978. Member active staff, board directors, Executive Committee Franciscan Health System-West.

Active staff St. Clare Hospital. President medical staff Lakewood Hospital, 1989-1990.

Achievements

• Matthew White has been listed as a noteworthy Family practice physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member utilization review committee Georgian House Nursing Home, Meadow Park Nursing Home, Lakewood Health Care N.H. Fellow American Academy Family Practice. Member American Medical Association (national, state and county chapters).

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, backpacking, hiking, gourmet cooking.

Connections

Married Kristina J. Johnson, August 15,1978.

Father:

Frank White

Mother:

Minerva (Shiffmann) White

Spouse:

Kristina J. Johnson