Overview
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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4230 Harding Pike Ste 530, Nashville, TN 37205
301 21st Ave N Ste 101, Nashville, TN 37203
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Otis Rickman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Otis Rickman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Otis Rickman by calling their office at 615-222-1270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Otis Rickman a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Otis Rickman is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Otis Rickman specialize in?
While Dr. Otis Rickman is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Otis Rickman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Otis Rickman has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Otis Rickman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Otis Rickman accept my insurance?
Dr. Otis Rickman accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-1270 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Lung NodulesDr. Rickman isElite. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Rickman isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lung CancerDr. Rickman isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Rickman isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Rickman isAdvanced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Rickman isAdvanced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Rickman isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Rickman isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma
- Experienced
- EmphysemaDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- NecrosisDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NocardiosisDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Rickman isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.