

Pediatrics
Eric Austin, MD MSCI
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Vanderbilt Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Dr. Eric D. Austin is the Director of the Vanderbilt Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Program and Director of the Vanderbilt Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) Program, as well as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A pediatric pulmonologist and physician-scientist, he examines risk factors and protective elements related to pulmonary hypertension. He is President-elect of the Society for Pediatric Research and received his MD from Emory
Credentials
Education & Training
- MD: Emory University School of Medicine (2001)
- Residency: Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- Chief Residency: Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
- Fellowship: Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- MS: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2008)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric Pulmonology
Conditions & Treatments
AsthmaCystic FibrosisPediatric SpecialtyPulmonary HypertensionPediatric AsthmaPediatric Pulmonology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester