UP Health System — Marquette Welcomes Pulmonologists, Matthew Karulf, MD, and Marykay Lehman, MD

Providing comprehensive diagnoses and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system

UP Health System is pleased to welcome husband and wife pulmonology duo Matthew Karulf, MD, and Marykay Lehman, MD, to the Respiratory Medicine team. Both Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman provide comprehensive consultation, diagnoses, and treatment of diseases of the lungs and respiratory system—such as asthma and COPD—and offer pulmonary function testing and chest imaging interpretation, among other services.

Board-certified in pulmonology, critical care, and internal medicine, Dr. Karulf attended medical school at the University of Colorado in Denver, CO. In his post-graduate training, he completed his residency in internal medicine at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN—where he spent time as chief resident—and his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. Most recently, he has served as an attending pulmonary and critical care physician at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI, where he actively managed care for patients in the cardiothoracic critical care unit and provided inpatient/outpatient consultation and care for patients with pulmonary diseases.

“With more than 20 years of experience in the field, I’m honored to bring pulmonology and critical care services to residents of the Upper Peninsula (UP),” said Dr. Karulf. “As a physician, I’m passionate about providing quality care and building trusting relationships with my patients and the medical community around me."

Dr. Karulf also specializes in interstitial lung diseases and evaluation of thoracic nodules, masses, and tumors, and has experience in advanced bronchoscopy techniques, including navigational bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, and thoracentesis.

Board-certified in pulmonology and internal medicine, Dr. Lehman completed medical school at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, MI, and later went on to complete residency training in internal medicine at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She completed her fellowship in pulmonary medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, where she received multiple teaching awards from her medicine residents.

Following her post-graduate training, Dr. Lehman spent most of her career as a pulmonary medicine physician at Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids, MI. During this time, she was a pulmonary disease consultant, and took a keen interest in adult cystic fibrosis; she was the physician lead for the Cystic Fibrosis Transition Clinic, assistant director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, and conducted clinical research trials in cystic fibrosis.

“I was a student in the UP Program at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and received a superb education while here,” said Dr. Lehman. “When the opportunity arose to return and join UP Health System, I didn’t hesitate. It is my honor to provide pulmonary care to residents of the UP, and I look forward to building relationships with my patients and families for years to come.”

“Lung diseases such as asthma and COPD are, unfortunately, very common and affect millions of people around the world,” said Gar Atchison, Chief Executive Officer, UP Health System – Marquette, and Market President, UP Health System. “We’re thrilled about the arrival of Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman so we can expand high-quality, specialized pulmonary services right here in the Upper Peninsula.”

Outside of work, Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman are excited to join the Marquette community and take advantage of the outdoor activities the area has to offer. “We love all outdoor recreational activities—from running, biking and hiking, to swimming, skiing and snowshoeing—and look forward to raising our family here. It truly is a special place to live and work,” they said.

Dr. Karulf and Dr. Lehman join Laura Leckelt, NP, at UP Health System – Marquette Respiratory Medicine, located at 1414 W. Fair Avenue, Suite 211. To learn more or make an appointment, call 906.449.1210 or visit UPHealthSystem.com/RespiratoryCare.