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Pulmonologists Accepting Aetna in Nashville, TN

17 verified pulmonologists in Nashville, Tennessee accept Aetna. Profiles cover focus areas including Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cardiac Critical Care. Common hospital affiliations include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

Fabien Maldonado

Fabien Maldonado, MD

Professor of Medicine & Thoracic Surgery, Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Director of Vanderbilt Interventional Pulmonology Research, and MASLAB, Co-Director

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Interventional Pulmonology
Anna Hemnes

Anna Hemnes, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Physician-in-Chief, Vanderbilt Lung Institute; Chair, Department of Medicine (effective Jan 1, 2026)

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Pulmonary Hypertension
Otis Rickman

Otis Rickman, DO

Professor of Medicine; Director of Bronchoscopy & Interventional Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Tina Hartert

Tina Hartert, MD

Director, Center for Asthma Research

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Justin Hewlett

Justin Hewlett, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Samira Shojaee

Samira Shojaee, MD

Associate Professor

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Thoracic Oncology
Margaret Salisbury

Margaret Salisbury, M.D.

Director, Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis Program; Assistant Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN15+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
R. Peebles

R. Peebles, MD

Section Chief, Allergy/Immunology; Elizabeth and John Murray Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Asthma & Airway Disease
Ciara Shaver

Ciara Shaver, MD, PHD

Associate Director, Center for Transplant Science

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN15+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Carla Sevin

Carla Sevin, MD

Director, Pulmonary Patient Care Center and ICU Recovery Center

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Kelly Carden

Kelly Carden, MD

Sleep Medicine Specialist

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Vern Kerchberger

Vern Kerchberger, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Jennifer Duke

Jennifer Duke, MD

Assistant Professor, Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Interstitial Lung Disease
Stephanie Norfolk

Stephanie Norfolk, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Cardiac Critical Care
Lisa Lancaster

Lisa Lancaster, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN30+ years
COPD & Emphysema
Ivan Robbins

Ivan Robbins, MD

Professor of Medicine

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Lung Transplant
Rafael Paez

Rafael Paez, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Pulmonology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Thoracic Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pulmonologists accept Aetna?
Each profile on this page lists Aetna among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Aetna plans do these pulmonologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Aetna plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pulmonologist that takes Aetna?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cardiac Critical Care. Then verify the specific Aetna plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pulmonologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.
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