Matthew Brumbaugh, MD is a primary care and internal medicine physician at Sturdy Health Primary Care - O'Neil in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Brumbaugh earned his medical degree Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and completed his training at Brown University’s Internal Medicine Residency Program at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and the Providence VA Medical Center.
Dr. Brumbaugh is a proud Diplomate in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), a member of the American College of Physicians. His accolades include the Beckwith Family Award for Outstanding Teaching from Brown Medical School. He worked general internist in Rhode Island from 2012-2025.
How do you approach care?
Prior to my career as a physician, I practiced as a Master's level social worker, where the biopsychosocial model was a core component of my work. I continue to utilize this model in my daily practice as a physician. The medical, psychological, and social elements of a patient's life all need to be addressed when working together to optimize health. The part of medicine I enjoy most is in forming therapeutic relationships with individuals and collaborating to achieve health and wellness.
What inspired you to pursue a career in healthcare and your specialty?
I started my career as a clinical social worker. I found myself working closely with medical staff and after several years, I decided that medicine would be a better fit for me. I gravitated toward internal medicine early on. Sometimes coming up with a medical diagnosis is like solving a mystery, requiring that the right questions be asked, that the answers are truly heard, and that the information is processed to come up with the right diagnosis and treatment. I enjoy helping figure out what patient’s health goals are and working together to meet those goals. I find working with patients and families over time to be extremely rewarding.
Why did you choose to join Sturdy Health?
I was attracted to Sturdy Health after I realized how many high caliber physicians that I knew from my training had already landed here. I was working in another healthcare system but found that I was making more and more referrals to specialists working at Sturdy Health due to their high level of expertise and patient-centered care. Additionally, I have been impressed by how friendly people have been since the very first contacts I had here.
What are your personal interests?
I enjoy running, spending time with family, hiking, baseball, and hanging out with our dog.
