James J. Tolle
Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. James J. Tolle

Pulmonary Medicine
Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic
1301 Medical Center Dr # B817, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
21
conditions
Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic
1301 Medical Center Dr # B817, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

James Tolle is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Tolle is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Tolle is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY
Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
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Farm Bureau Health Plans
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Locations

Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic
1301 Medical Center Dr # B817, Nashville, TN 37232

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1b/2a, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of AP-PA02 Multi-Phage Therapeutic Candidate for Inhalation in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Pulmonary Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (Pa) Infection
A Phase 1b/2a, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of AP-PA02 Multi-Phage Therapeutic Candidate for Inhalation in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Pulmonary Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (Pa) Infection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: AP-PA02 Bacteriophage
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2

12 Total Publications

Bronchiectasis evaluation 2025: pediatric and adult perspectives.
Bronchiectasis evaluation 2025: pediatric and adult perspectives.
Journal: Current opinion in pulmonary medicine
Published: September 08, 2025
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Is Dr. James J. Tolle a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James J. Tolle is classified as an Elite expert for Cystic Fibrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James J. Tolle specialize in?

While Dr. James J. Tolle is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Newborn Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. James J. Tolle participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James J. Tolle has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. James J. Tolle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James J. Tolle accept my insurance?

Dr. James J. Tolle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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