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Matthew Semler, MD, Pulmonology, Nashville, TN

MatthewWallSemlerMD

Pulmonology Nashville, TN

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2000
    Fax+1 615-936-0605

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMSc, Clinical Investigation, 2014 - 2016
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2012
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Clinical Status at 14 Days in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19  
    Matthew W Semler, Lindsay M Leither, Derek C Angus, Roy G Brower, Steven Y Chang, John C Eppensteiner, Michael R Filbin, Adit A Ginde, Michelle N Gong, Douglas L Hayde..., JAMA
  • Association Between Early Treatment with Tocilizumab and Mortality Among Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19  
    Kusum S Mathews, Michal L Melamed, Samantha K Brenner, Amanda Leonberg-Yoo, Edward J Schenck, Jared Radbel, Jochen Reiser, Anip Bansal, Diana Finkel, Mary Mallappallil..., JAMA Internal Medicine
  • Factors Associated with Death in Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in the US  
    Kusum S Mathews, Michal L Melamed, Samantha K Brenner, Amanda Leonberg-Yoo, Edward J Schenck, Jared Radbel, Jochen Reiser, Anip Bansal, Alexandre M Shehata, Nitender G..., JAMA Internal Medicine

Authored Content

  • Rapid Training in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for a Large Health SystemJuly 2020
  • Factors Associated with Death in Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in the USJuly 2020
  • Factors Associated with Death in Critically Ill Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in the USJuly 2020

Press Mentions

  • Even Without Weight Loss, Nordic Diet Lowers Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
    Even Without Weight Loss, Nordic Diet Lowers Cholesterol and Blood SugarMarch 15th, 2022
  • Study Finds Similar Success Rates with Two Devices for Breathing Tube Placement
    Study Finds Similar Success Rates with Two Devices for Breathing Tube PlacementDecember 15th, 2021
  • How Do You Treat Coronavirus? Here Are Physicians’ Best Strategies
    How Do You Treat Coronavirus? Here Are Physicians’ Best StrategiesMarch 16th, 2021
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