Summary

About Us

Best lung and sleep doctor in Chattanooga

Our pulmonary and sleep medicine clinic in Chattanooga is an initial touchpoint for both preventative and diagnostic medical services. At the Pulmonary and Sleep Institute, we work with patients of all ages from the local community. Our practice endeavors to provide top-quality pulmonary and sleep medicines for the very sick and those who are just being diagnosed. Dr. Shantha is an expert who is knowledgeable, and compassionate physician and takes a consultative approach to all patients. 

Meet The Doctor

Dr. Shantha is a pulmonologist/critical care medicine and sleep medicine physician. He has practiced Pulmonary, Critical care and sleep medicine for 20 years. Dr. Shantha is a graduate of Bangalore Medical College in Bangalore, India. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tn. He completed his Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.

He is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians and Diplomate in Sleep Medicine through American Academy of Sleep Medicine.


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Office Location

Pulmonary Sleep Institute, PLLC

4700 Brainerd RdChattanooga, TN 37411

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 33 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care,East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine.
  • 6 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Simply Healthcare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • United American - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee. They are board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pulmonary Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, board certified in Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and board certified in Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Pulmonary and Critical Care,East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine..

Residency

Completed their residency at East Tennessee State University.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1995 and Bangalore Medical College in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Shantha, MD, FCCP's NPI number is 1093795858.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP affiliated with?
Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.
Does Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP speak?
Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP speaks English.
Where is Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP's office located?
Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP's office is located at 4700 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37411.
Does Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Harsha Shantha, MD, FCCP has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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