Siddharthan Vaithilingam

Overview

Dr. Vaithilingam is a fellowship-trained, quintuple board-certified interventional pulmonologist with expertise in minimally invasive pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He has a particular focus on diagnosing lung cancer using robotic bronchoscopy, managing complications of lung cancer and bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) for patients with COPD. In addition to providing lung cancer related care, Dr. Vaithilingam is board certified in critical care echocardiography and has a special interest in using ultrasound for diagnosis and procedures.

His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Dr. Vaithilingam is board certified in Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vaithilingam is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Medicine
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease

Fellowships

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2022
Interventional Pulmonology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 2023

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Arkansas Health and Wellness
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
HMO Partners
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Advanced Lung Disease Specialists - Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75246

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam is classified as an Experienced 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. Siddharthan Vaithilingam specialize in?

While Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Metastases, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam accept my insurance?

Dr. Siddharthan Vaithilingam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Arkansas Health and Wellness. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-820-6856 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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