Erlanger Urology
Shared Decision-Making
Specializing in reconstructive
urology, urotrauma, and urologic prosthetics, Dr. Ethan Matz brings a unique skill set to Erlanger Urology. “I’m specifically interested in urethral stricture disease, erectile dysfunction, male urinary incontinence, and genital plastics,” says Dr. Matz. “Within the greater Chattanooga area, there are no other urologists who share this specialization.” After completing his fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Matz now looks forward to caring for patients in Chattanooga. “I may be new to the practice and new to the area, but I am excited to be a part of the community and develop a long relationship with the people of Southeast Tennessee.”
Sometimes, the first line of therapy or course of action isn’t successful, but a persistent surgeon will be able to continue to work with patients to try other options.”
My Credentials
Medical Degree:
The George Washington University School of Medicine – Washington, D.C.
Certifications:
Board Eligible, American Board of Urology
Recognitions:
AOA
Specialties:
Reconstructive Urology, Men’s Sexual Health
1. What do you love most about your profession?
My favorite part about being a reconstructive urologist is that I often get the opportunity to fix urologic problems rather than managing them. One surgery or procedure may allow the patient to live their lives without any additional needs.
2. What is your philosophy when it comes to the care of your patients?
I always try to utilize shared decision-making. I am not the
surgeon who will tell my patients what to do or when to do it. I always try to have a balanced conversation of risks and benefits and allow patients to make the decision that is best for them.
3. What is one of your happiest professional moments?
My happiest professional moment is graduating from my
fellowship in Dallas. That moment represented the end of
an 11-year training process, but in many ways, it also started
the training for the remainder of my career.
4. Why did you choose to become a doctor?
I really always wanted to be a doctor. My father is an allergist,
and I always felt like medicine was more than a job – it was
a calling and a profession. Of course, there were moments
that I wanted to be an astronaut or a rock star, but really,
I always came back to medicine.
5. What do you see as the most exciting new development for your profession?
Surgery is constantly changing, and it is that change that allows for improvement. We have seen a movement towards more minimally invasive and nonsurgical options, and we will probably continue to see treatments that require quicker recoveries and less healing.
- 423.778.5910
- 979 E. 3rd Street, Suite C-925, Chattanooga, TN 37403
- erlanger.org/urology
