Dr. Eric Douglas Austin, MD

Dr. Eric Austin specializes in pulmonology with a focus on pediatric care, bringing 25 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Health. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive respiratory care for children and young patients with complex pulmonary conditions. Dr. Austin communicates with patients and families in English.

Dr. Austin practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. He treats children with pulmonary hypertension, high blood pressure affecting the lungs, and low oxygen levels in the blood. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity, asthma challenge tests to diagnose breathing difficulties, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate treatment responses. Patients have given Dr. Austin an average rating of …5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.