Matt is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. He received his Bachelor’s of Nursing through the accelerated nursing program from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. He served in ICU and Cardiac Cath Lab at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s in Sioux City, IA. He obtained CCRN certification during his time there. Afterward, he went to Briar Cliff University for his master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

He returned to his hometown to practice with his father, Dr. John L. Garred, Jr. MD, FACS and his mother, Kathryn, who also served the community as a Registered Nurse before their retirements. Matt is a third-generation medical clinician in his family and is honored to continue the family tradition of serving others through medical services.

Matt also obtained a music degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD prior to nursing school, where he met his wife Laura. He also served as the Worship Director for Whiting Christian Church for 6 years prior to joining OWC.

When he is not working, he loves spending time with his wife and two children. In his free time, Matt is a commercial pilot and also enjoys aerobatics, weight-lifting, disc golf, waterskiing, backpacking, baseball, and any outdoor adventure! He also volunteers at church summer camps as medical staff and on their worship teams during the summers.