Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD, MHS
- Allergy and Immunology
Pediatric Allergist
Professor, Pediatrics, Allergy & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Mobile:
832-824-1319
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Elizabeth C. Matsui, MD, MHS
Dr. Matsui is an Allergist who specializes in assessing and treating children with asthma and related allergic conditions. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and leads a nationally recognized research program focused on environmental exposures and their effects on lung health.
Personal Statement
I am committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and believe that partnership with patients and their families is key to successful management of asthma and related allergic conditions.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health | Masters | Public Health MHS in Epidemiology | 2004 |
| Johns Hopkins School of Medicine | Fellowship | Allergy & Immunology | 2004 |
| University of California San Francisco | Residency | Pediatrics | 1996 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1993 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Past President of the Section on Allergy and Immunology |
Board Certifications
| Title |
|---|
| American Board of Allergy and Immunology |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology |
| Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Environmental health, asthma
Micheals K, Hall EM, Chambliss S, Balcer-Whaley S, Zárate RA, Rodriguez E, Peng R, Bhavnani D, Matsui EC. Disparities in asthma control and treatment: A spotlight on Mexican American children. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2026 May;157(5):1034-1042. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2025.10.032. Epub 2025 Nov 13. PMID: 41241297; PMCID: PMC13464489
Bhavnani D, Dunphy P, Chambliss S, Katz DSW, Hall E, Zárate RA, Balcer-Whaley S, Rathouz PJ, Matsui EC. Neighborhood disadvantage and the back-to-school epidemic of viral-associated asthma exacerbations. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2025 Nov;156(5):1200-1208.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2025.07.014. Epub 2025 Jul 29. PMID: 40744257
Bhavnani D, Lilley T, Rathouz PJ, Beaudenon-Huibregtse S, Davis MF, McCormack MC, Keet CA, Balcer-Whaley S, Newman M, Matsui EC. Indoor allergen exposure and its association to upper respiratory infections and pulmonary outcomes among children with asthma. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2024 Dec;154(6):1434-1441. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 19. PMID: 39168187; PMCID: PMC11955957
Chambliss SE, Matsui EC, Zárate RA, Zigler CM. The Role of Neighborhood Air Pollution in Disparate Racial and Ethnic Asthma Acute Care Use. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2024 Jul 15;210(2):178-185. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202307-1185OC. PMID: 38412262; PMCID: PMC11273303
Pollack CE, Roberts LC, Peng RD, Cimbolic P, Judy D, Balcer-Whaley S, Grant T, Rule A, Deluca S, Davis MF, Wright RJ, Keet CA, Matsui EC. Association of a Housing Mobility Program With Childhood Asthma Symptoms and Exacerbations. JAMA, 2023 May 16;329(19):1671-1681. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.6488. PMID: 37191703; PMCID: PMC10189571