Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD

Remembering a legacy of leadership.

On February 5, 2023, Allen W. Mathies, Jr., MD, passed away at the age of 92. Dr. Mathies, who was president emeritus and our longest serving board member, dedicated four decades of exceptional leadership and service to Huntington Hospital.

Dr. Mathies first joined our board in 1978, before being named as president and CEO of Huntington Hospital from 1985 to 1995. Among other accomplishments, he played a key role in developing and championing our original Master Plan for Facilities — a critical initiative that outlined the vision for our East and West Towers; expansion of our emergency department; further enhancement of our care services; and more. He also helped to further elevate patient care and the patient experience here.

Dr. Mathies and his wife, Weta, are also generous donors who have supported us consistently for many years. They are longtime members of the President’s Circle of Huntington Hospital.

Born on September 23, 1930, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dr. Mathies received his medical degree in 1961 from the University of Vermont. He began his professional life by accepting an internship with the Los Angeles County (LAC) + University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center — and later held the positions of associate dean and then dean of the USC School of Medicine for 10 years. He continued to serve on numerous boards in retirement — including our own. In addition to his beloved wife, Dr. Mathies is survived by his two sons John and Bill, two granddaughters, and a great-granddaughter.

Huntington Hospital would not be the institution it is today without Dr. Mathies’ leadership, and we are deeply grateful for his many years of impactful involvement. He will be truly missed!

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