Matthew Breyer MD

Summary

• Dr. Matthew Breyer is a nephrologist based in Nashville, TN, with an extensive background in nephrology, including expertise in general nephrology, diabetic nephropathy, kidney tubule research, and related biochemical pathways such as cyclooxygenase 2 and prostaglandin E receptors. He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center and a nephrology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Breyer has held prominent roles, including Chief Scientific Officer Lead Generation at Eli Lilly Corporate Center since 2009 and a position as an attending physician at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center from 2007 to 2018. He was also a professor of Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine for over two decades. Among his notable publications are those in reputable journals such as Kidney International, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, and Cell Metabolism. His latest research focuses on molecular categorization of chronic kidney disease and therapeutic responses in diabetic kidney disease.