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Matthew Hibbs, MD

Pediatric Palliative Care
Areas of Focus
Locations

Memorial Division of Pediatric Palliative Care

1150 N 35th Ave
Suite 100
Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-265-7728

Fax: 954-985-2288

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About Me

I am a pediatric palliative care physician at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What is pediatric palliative care?” Pediatric palliative care is a specialized service led by physicians and nurse practitioners who provide an added layer of support for children living with serious or complex medical conditions. We work closely with families and the broader medical team to help navigate the healthcare system, manage symptoms, and improve quality of life—both in the hospital and outpatient settings.

Our patients often have chronic, life-limiting conditions that require highly individualized care. As a palliative care physician, I focus on symptom management—particularly acute and chronic pain—using a research-informed, multimodal approach. Just as importantly, I specialize in communication, helping families understand their options and make informed decisions that reflect their values and goals.

What drew me to this field was the opportunity to walk alongside children and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. Palliative care allows me to truly connect with my patients and advocate for their needs—not just medically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. I strive to be a consistent source of support, ensuring that families feel heard, empowered, and never alone in their journey.

Languages

  • English

Areas of Focus

  • Children with medical complexity
  • Chronic pain and advance symptom management
  • Goals of care conversations
  • Improving communication and advocating for families
  • Medical ethics and decision-making

Education

Fellowships

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2023, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Residency

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2022, Pediatrics

Medical Education

  • Albany Medical College, 2019

Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics-Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics

Awards, Achievements, and More

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Presentations

  • National/International
  • Hibbs MJ, Coleman M, Beveridge MS. Exploring the ethical and moral implications of requiring informed consent to determine death by neurologic criteria. Accepted for presentation at AAHPM National Conference; 2023 March 24; Montreal, Canada
  • Regional/Local
  • Hibbs MJ, Beveridge MS. Are You All “Write”: A pediatric-centric narrative medicine curriculum to reduce resident physician burnout. Presented at the UT Southwestern Scholarly Symposium; 2022 June 3; Dallas, Texas
  • Hibbs MJ, Wang W, Chang Z. Goals of care discussions with Pentecostal patient. Presented at UT Consortium of Hospice & Palliative Medicine; 2022 October 28; San Antonio, Texas
  •   Intramural
  • Hibbs MJ. A child with lymphadenopathy. Presented at Children’s Medical Center Resident Midday Report; 2020 December 12; Dallas, Texas
  • Hibbs MJ. Delayed therapeutic hypothermia for severe HIE. Presented at Children’s Medical Center Noon Conference; 2022 March 3; Dallas, Texas
  • Hibbs, MJ. Prognostication in trisomy 13. Presented at UT Southwestern Palliative Care Rounds; 2022 November 29; Dallas, Texas
  • Hibbs, MJ. To stent or not to stent, that is the question. To be presented at UT Southwestern Palliative Care Rounds; 2023 April 25; Dallas, Texas

Awards

  • PFC William J. Walker Endowed Scholarship, Albany Medical College, 2018
  • Vice President’s Award for Service and Leadership, University of Miami, 2015

Hospital Affiliations