Erin E. Kretovics, DO

I believe the best care happens when parents and physicians work together toward the same goal: helping kids feel their best. I take a parent-led, physician-directed approach that integrates evidence-based medicine with individualized care and tailors a treatment plan to each child. My goal of care is to provide plans that feel personal, practical and focused on a child’s unique needs.

About Erin E. Kretovics, DO

Erin E. Kretovics, DO, is a pediatric pulmonologist at Phoenix Children's. She treats children with a range of pulmonology conditions, including aerodigestive disorders and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. She also cares for children with medically complex breathing disorders who rely on tracheostomies and ventilators.

After completing her undergraduate degree cum laude from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Kretovics earned her doctorate from the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed residency programs at Phoenix Children's in pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine, serving as chief resident. Dr. Kretovics then completed a fellowship in pediatric pulmonary medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati.

Dr. Kretovics has been co-investigator on several research projects related to pediatric pulmonology, and her work has been published in the medical journal, Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. She has presented at local and regional medical conferences as well as the American Thoracic Society's International Conference. She is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Thoracic Society.

During her free time, Dr. Kretovics enjoys reading, runs, painting, ceramics, traveling to national parks and camping with her husband.

Medical School / Education

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO

Residency

(Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine) Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, AZ

Chief Resident

Fellowship

(Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine) Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Pediatrics

American Board of Pediatrics

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Thoracic Society

Member, American Academy of Pediatrics

Smith JA, Kretovics E, Hartley J, Svenson A. "Infective Endocarditis of the Aortic Valve in a Neonate" Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. 2021. Volume 62. doi: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2021.101372.