Matthew Exline, MD

Physician, Professor

Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine

Matthew Exline 4.9 out of 5

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614-293-4925
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Asthma
  • Pneumonia
  • Upper Respiratory Infections
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Tuberculosis

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Academic information

Department: Internal Medicine

About

Gender
Male

Biography

I practice in both pulmonary and critical care. I am passionate about helping my patients return to health. In those unfortunate cases where restoring a patient’s health is not possible, I do all I can to relieve their symptoms and maintain the best quality of life possible.

Focusing on the overall health and well-being of my patients is very important to me. A test or treatment is only valuable if it improves how my patient feels or improves his or her long-term quality of life. I talk to my patients to better understand their goals. My objective is to understand what they hope to accomplish from seeing me and how we can best meet those goals together.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center fosters a great sense of teamwork among physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other experts. I love working with such intelligent, professional and dedicated team members.

After hours, I enjoy watching movies, attending Ohio State football games and reading.

Highlights

  • Started iTunes University Course used by health care professionals nationwide, 2013
  • Buckeye Adult Lung Teaching Award from pulmonary and critical care fellows, 2013
  • Published results of Ohio State's Intensive Care Unit project to eliminate central line infections, 2013
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017, 2018
  • Best Doctor in America 2017

Conditions and expertise

  • Asthma
  • Intensive Care
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Lung Diseases
  • Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Tuberculosis
  • Upper Respiratory Infections

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Critical Care Medicine
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2006
Residency - Internal Medicine
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003
Internship - Internal Medicine
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Nevada School of Medicine-Reno, Reno, NV
8/1/1996 - 5/13/2000

Certifications

  • American Heart Association National Center
    10/28/2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine
    11/10/2011
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
    11/8/2006
  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
    11/15/2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
    8/19/2003

Ratings and reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

65 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    5.0 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Feb 08, 2026

    Dr. Exline is an outstanding professional. Always willing to answer and thoroughly explain any questions I may present.

  • Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

    Dr. Exline is always caring and personable

  • Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

    Always attentive and helpful.

  • Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

    Dr. Exline is very understanding and patient . He answered all my questions thoroughly which eased my mind to the puzzling of my illness and treatment.

  • Reviewed on Nov 09, 2025

    All experiences were good. This was my first visit with them spent time going over everything with me.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 11/3/2025 Matthew Exline has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • Agilon Health Inc.
  • Medical Legal Review Consultant
  • Nymona Inc.

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