Matthew Cirillo

Diligent physician assistant with a proven ability to care for patients with a diverse spectrum of acute and chronic conditions. Utilize patient-centered therapies through integration of physical and psychosocial aspects of medicine, leading to improved health outcomes. Seeking a position in a dynamic primary and/or urgent care practice with emphasis on delivering comprehensive treatment while continuing to expand my skillset within medicine.

Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular & Internal Medicine at Advanced Medical Group of Jersey City, NJ (2026-05 – Present)

• Conduct comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations, formulate differential diagnoses, and synthesize evidence-based treatment strategies for patients with cardiovascular diseases including arrhythmias, ASCVD, primary/secondary hypertension, and heart failure.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments and post-procedural follow-up for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, PCI, and peripheral arterial procedures.
• Assess and care for patients presenting with acute conditions including respiratory illness, abdominal pain, and orthopedic injuries
• Educate patients on pharmacologic and dietary/lifestyle modifications for improved management of complex medical conditions

Physician Assistant - Critical Care at New York Presbyterian - Lower Manhattan Hospital (2025-10 – 2026-04)

• Managed a 20-bed intensive care unit with attending intensivists. Adept at patient resuscitation and emergency stabilization of patients with cardiopulmonary and neurologic deterioration.
• Composed treatment plans for patients with multiorgan illness through integration of physical exam, imaging, and laboratory findings.
• Provided meticulous care through engagement of nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social work teams.

AmeriCorps Member & Project Implementation Assistant at Zufall Health Center of Dover, NJ (2020-09 – 2022-08)

• Redesigned program workflows, recruitment strategies, and introduced at-home follow-up for a self-monitoring blood pressure program. Enlisted 294 patients, surpassing a yearly goal of 75 enrollments. 80% of patients improved their blood pressure control during the program.
• Co-directed Ándale exercise and nutrition program, a twice weekly educational and fitness session for 30 overweight and obese children. Integrated snack delivery, through a grant-acquired partnership with Wegmans, and motivational interviews to increase program efficacy.
• Collaborated with the Director of Community-Based Clinical Services to implement child health screenings, health fairs, and mass vaccination events.

Clinical Health Intern at Rutgers University (2020-01 – 2020-05)

• Developed a survey assessing pre-medical students' community health knowledge, evaluating their understanding of federally qualified health facilities.
• Prepared a presentation for health profession advisors to increase student awareness of patient-centered care, vitality of community-based staffing in medically unserved areas, and 330 B, a public health program which lowered prescription drug costs.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2022-08 – 2025-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2016-08 – 2020-05)