*Dr. Matthew Balderston is now the managing physician at TPMG Independence Family Medicine, working alongside Mary L. Huntley-Wagner, FNP-BC and Katie L. Sexton, PA-C, as they take on Dr. Eric Byman’s patients after his retirement on May 31, 2026. For more information, read Dr. Byman’s patient letter here.*

**TPMG Independence Family Medicine is excited to announce our office is moving just up the street! To prepare for the move, our office will be closed July 10, 2026 and reopening at our new location, July 13th, 2026. Our new location will be 4421 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 114, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. We look forward to serving our community at a more convienient location.**

Matthew Balderston, MD, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Clemson University in South Carolina. Following his undergraduate education, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk. He completed his residency training in family medicine at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Dr. Balderston is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

With his prior military background, Dr. Balderston has acquired a diverse range of experience working as a staff physician at Incirlik Air Base Family Health Clinic in Adana, Turkey, and most recently, serving as Medical Director at Langley Air Force Base Operational Medicine Clinic. Dr. Balderston joined TPMG in 2020 after proudly completing his service commitment in the United States Air Force.

From a young age, Dr. Balderson had a passion for both science and math, which led him to study biochemistry in college. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued a career in medicine for the opportunity to use his knowledge of science and interact with people in a meaningful way.

As a family medicine physician, he believes it is important to treat his patients holistically, taking the mind, body, and spirit into consideration. Many of the conditions that Dr. Balderston treats are influenced by multiple factors, making it important to treat the whole person, not just the body.

Dr. Balderston treats a wide range of conditions, including complex or advanced problems and nagging sports injuries. He also focuses highly on preventive care by providing his patients with the education and direction needed for healthier living and disease prevention. His special medical interests include anxiety and depression, unfortunately, common conditions that often make people feel lost and alone. Dr. Balderston considers it a great privilege to help his patients struggling with these conditions find relief. He treats each patient as he would treat a family member and understands the importance of answering all questions. Dr. Balderston strives to provide his patients with the resources needed to assist them in making informed decisions along their healthcare journey.

Dr. Balderston has a passion for teaching and has served as a preceptor for EVMS medical students, Old Dominion University nurse practitioner students, and military program physician assistant and nurse practitioner students. He has published in a peer-reviewed book and has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in medicine.

Born and raised in the Hampton Roads area, Dr. Balderston enjoys spending time with his family and their two rescue Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. Being active is important to him; in 2008, he competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials for swimming, and in 2015, he achieved one of his goals, completing Ironman Florida.  He enjoys a variety of activities, including swimming, surfing, running, cycling, and hiking.

Education

Undergraduate: Clemson University
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Family Medicine, Eglin Air Force Base
Board-Certified: Family Medicine

Honors & Awards

2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2025 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"