About
Kathleen Brennan, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. She serves as the Unit-Based Medical Director on 6 West at Temple University Hospital – Main Campus and practices at the Temple Lung Center, with locations in Philadelphia. Her clinical expertise lies in pulmonology, particularly in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and asthma management.
- Institution: Temple University
- School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine
- Department: Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
- Role: Associate Professor, Unit-Based Medical Director
Dr. Brennan’s research interests center on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a focus on clinical and physiological aspects of respiratory disease. Her background includes significant training in internal medicine and critical care, contributing to a data-driven and patient-centered clinical approach.
The available publications reflect early-career research in animal physiology, particularly in equine insulin sensitivity and poultry nutrition, indicating a broad scientific foundation before specializing in pulmonary medicine. Though only two older publications are listed, they demonstrate expertise in metabolic and nutritional physiology across species.
She has been honored as a Top Doctor in Pulmonary Disease by Philadelphia magazine (2023–2025), reflecting high patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2025
Dr. Brennan is actively involved in patient care and hospital leadership but there is no public information regarding formal student advising, grant funding, or current research grants. She is a full-time faculty member and not noted as part-time or retired.
