Akesh U. Thomas
463 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, 
Maryville, TN 

Overview

Akesh Thomas is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Cancer.

Dr. Thomas is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Residency

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in TN

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Critical Care Medicine

Fellowships

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Hospital Affiliations

Blount Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Excellence in Pulmonary Medicine 2025
Excellence in Critical Care Medicine 2025

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Prisma Health Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine–Blount MOB
463 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, Maryville, TN 37804

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Thomas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Lung Nodules
Lung Cancer
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
Chronic Cough
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pneumonia
Pleural Effusion
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pulmonary Embolism
Emphysema
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akesh U. Thomas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akesh U. Thomas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Akesh U. Thomas by calling their office at 865-980-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

What conditions does Dr. Akesh U. Thomas specialize in?

While Dr. Akesh U. Thomas is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Asthma, Pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Akesh U. Thomas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akesh U. Thomas has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma. You can view a list of Dr. Akesh U. Thomas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akesh U. Thomas accept my insurance?

Dr. Akesh U. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-980-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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