Tonia Gardner, MD

Dr. Tonia Gardner is a pulmonologist who has dedicated two decades to caring for patients with lung and breathing conditions. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, building a strong foundation in respiratory medicine that has guided her career. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of pulmonary care, with particular focus on complex conditions affecting breathing and lung function. Dr. Gardner provides care in English to ensure clear communication with her patients and their families.

Dr. Gardner practices at Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center in Memphis, Tennessee, where she specializes in treating young patients with serious respiratory conditions. She has extensive experience managing cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system, as well as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and asthma. Her clinical skills include performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate how well patients' lungs are working, conducting …bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess asthma treatment responses, and administering asthma challenge tests to diagnose breathing difficulties. These specialized procedures help her develop precise treatment plans tailored to each child's unique respiratory needs.