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Matthew Kreth, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Chattanooga, TN

MatthewAdamKrethMDFAAP(He/Him)

Pediatric Pulmonology Chattanooga, TN

Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonology, Pediatric Asthma Pulmonology, Pediatric Bronchoscopy

Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Director of Pediatric Home Ventilation, Children's Hospital at Erlanger

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  • Office

    900 E 3rd St
    Pediatric Pulmonology
    Chattanooga, TN 37403
    Phone+1 423-778-5437
    Fax+1 423-778-6837

Summary

  • Dr. Kreth is a practicing Pediatric Pulmonologist and the Director of Pediatric Home Ventilation and Associate Director for the Cystic Fibrosis Care Center at the Children's Hospital at Erlanger in Chattanooga, TN.

    He specializes in General Pediatric Pulmonology, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma and Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Neuromuscular Respiratory Diseases, Pediatric Home Ventilation and Tracheostomy Care, and Technology Dependent Patients.

Clinical Expertise

  • Respiratory failure, Cystic fibrosis, Neuromuscular respiratory dysfunction, Asthma and respiratory allergic conditions, Laryngomalacia, Tracheomalacia, General pediatric pulmonology, Neonatal respiratory disorders, Neonatal respiratory failure, Pediatric bronchoscopy, Pediatric respiratory dystrophy, Pediatric respiratory failure, Respiratory distress, Hypoxemia, Pediatric asthma and cough, Chronic cough, Respiratory insufficiency, Long-term home ventilation, Wheezing, Technology dependent children, Pediatric respiratory dystrophies, Pediatric neuromuscular respiratory disorders

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Stanford Study: Teens Who Vape Are at a Higher Risk for COVID-19
    Stanford Study: Teens Who Vape Are at a Higher Risk for COVID-19August 13th, 2020
  • Erlanger Children’s Hospital Physicians Warn About Dangers of Teen Vaping
    Erlanger Children’s Hospital Physicians Warn About Dangers of Teen VapingSeptember 30th, 2019

Professional Memberships