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    MediFind found 268 doctor with experience in Lung Nodules near Nashville, TN. Of these, 207 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    268 providers found
      Otis B. Rickman
      Elite in Lung Nodules
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Elite in Lung Nodules
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Ascension Saint Thomas Chest & Lung Center - West

      4230 Harding Pike, Suite 530, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rickman served as director of the interventional pulmonology section at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, from 2009-2023. He is a founding partner of the Ascension Saint Thomas Chest and Lung Center and serves as Director of Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy for the Ascension Saint Thomas Health system. He is Professor of Medicine at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. He has been recognized by many national societies and is a former member of the AABIP Board of Directors. The American College of Chest Physicians has recognized him on multiple occasions as a Distinguished CHEST Educator and he is actively involved in procedural education at the local, national, and international levels. His clinical and translational research interests focus on medical devices, early diagnosis, and prevention of lung cancer. His clinical work is on lung nodules, lung cancer, pleural diseases and interventional pulmonology. Dr. Rickman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Subglottic Stenosis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Elite in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Elite in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Fabien Maldonado is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

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      James J. Tolle
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Allergy and Immunology
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Allergy and Immunology

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Tolle is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tolle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tolle is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Lung Nodules
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Lung Nodules
      Internal Medicine
      102 Woodmont Blvd, Suite 600, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Erika Mulligan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mulligan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      301 21st Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lazar is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lazar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lazar is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Centennial Surgical Clinic, LLC

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 202, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Garwood is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Garwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Garwood is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Centennial Surgical Clinic, LLC

      2400 Patterson St, Suite 215, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lauren Ventola is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ventola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Ventola is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery
      1301 Medical Center Dr, Ste 1710, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Nesbitt is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Nesbitt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Lentz is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lentz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Lentz is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Thoracic Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Grogan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Grogan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Grogan is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kim Sandler is a Radiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sandler has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Rhabdoid Tumor. Dr. Sandler is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Elisabeth Willers is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Willers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Embolectomy. Dr. Willers is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Angelo Canonico is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Canonico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Canonico is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      2201 Childrens Way, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Guttentag is a Radiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Guttentag is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Cough, Lung Nodules, and Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal. Dr. Guttentag is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      Distinguished in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
      4230 Harding Rd, Suite 400, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jon Tumen is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tumen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Tumen is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Nuclear Medicine
      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Nuclear Medicine
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Walker is a Nuclear Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top area of expertise is Lung Nodules.

      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      210 25th Ave N Ste 602, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Freeman is a Radiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Nodules, Headache, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      300 20th Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ray Johnson is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Nurse Practitioner
      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Nurse Practitioner

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      300 20th Ave N, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charla Walston is a Nurse Practitioner in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Walston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Ms. Walston is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Lung Nodules
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC

      300 20th Ave N, Suite G4, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Capizzi is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Capizzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Capizzi is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Lung Nodules doctor near Nashville, TN?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Lung Nodules doctor near Nashville, TN?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Lung Nodules doctors near Nashville, TN?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Lung Nodules doctors near Nashville, TN?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Lung Nodules doctor near Nashville, TN?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Nodules doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Nodules doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lung Nodules doctor near Nashville, TN?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Lung Nodules doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Lung Nodules doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Lung Nodules doctors near Nashville, TN?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Nodules doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Lung Nodules doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Nodules doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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