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Matt Restko, MD

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician | Medical Educator | Developer

I'm a pulmonary and critical care physician with interests in developing tools for medical education and clinical practice. I completed my fellowship training at the University of Cincinnati and currently practice in the Chicago area. I am the creator of the Wheezy Puff inhaler guide.

Projects

Wheezy Puff

A comprehensive inhaler guide designed to help with inhaler selection and improve communication among clinicians and patients. Features detailed instructions and visual guides for various inhaler devices commonly used in respiratory medicine.

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Wheezy Flap

An educational game that builds familiarity with common inhalers. Players practice recognizing specific inhalers and sorting them into their medication categories. Presented at CHEST 2025.

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Experience & Education

Attending Physician, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

2026 - Present

Endeavor Health, Glenview, IL

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

2023 - 2026

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Chief Resident

2022 - 2023

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Department of Medicine, Evanston, IL

Internal Medicine Residency

2019 - 2022

University of Chicago (NorthShore), Evanston, IL

Doctor of Medicine

2015 - 2019

Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL

Distinction in Basic Sciences

Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

2014 - 2015

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry (Honors)

2004 - 2008

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Contact

For collaborations, questions about my projects, or corrections, reach me by email or through the links below. I can't respond to clinical questions or give medical advice. For health concerns, please contact your own healthcare provider.