Matthew Pham, DMD, MD, FACS

Dr. Pham grew up in the Northeast outside of Philadelphia. His educational path began with a focus in art and biology at the University of Pittsburgh. After spending time working at an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, he found a strong interest in trauma and jaw surgery.

Dr. Pham completed an accelerated undergraduate program in 3 years and earned both his Bachelors of Science and Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to complete medical school, a general surgery internship, and a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University of North Carolina.

Dr. Pham enjoys the combination of art and medicine in broad scope oral and maxillofacial surgery. Being able to correct facial proportions and restore functions through surgery is the most fulfilling part of working with his patients. He looks forward to providing the Columbia area with his knowledge and experience.

• Advanced Care Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

• OMSNICase Grant Award 2021
• Global Initiative for Volunteerism and Education Recipient 2020
• ACOMS National Resident Abstract Competition 2019-2018

Residency Achievements

• Philip J. Boyne Scholarship 2017
• AAOMS Dental Student Award 2015
• Quintessence Award for Research Achievement 2015
• AADR Pittsburgh Chapter Student Research Award 2013
• George I. Carson Graduate Fellowship

• BS in Combined Sciences—University of Pittsburgh
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)—University of Pittsburgh
• Doctor of Medicine (MD)—University of North Carolina
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency—University of North Carolina

Dr. Pham enjoys traveling with his wife Linda and their dog Tori. They have backpacked Europe and are certified in scuba diving. They have also hiked Machu Picchu, Patagonia, and Mt. Kilimanjaro. He has a special affinity for mission trips and appreciates getting to experience a true understanding of other cultures.