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7 Ratings with 6 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Paula Watson is a pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist with 36 years of experience treating respiratory and sleep-related conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and has dedicated her career to helping patients breathe better and sleep more soundly. Dr. Watson speaks English and brings more than three decades of expertise to her practice.
Dr. Watson practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and sees patients at the Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks location in Nashville, Tennessee. She specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea and sleep apnea in both adults and children. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung health, coordinating at-home sleep studies for patient convenience, and interpreting pathology tests to guide treatment decisions. Patients rate her 5.0 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in her care.
Dr. Watson practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and sees patients at the Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks location in Nashville, Tennessee. She specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea and sleep apnea in both adults and children. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung health, coordinating at-home sleep studies for patient convenience, and interpreting pathology tests to guide treatment decisions. Patients rate her 5.0 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in her care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine
- 6 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Awards
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Office Location
Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300Nashville, TN 37204 Tel: (615) 322-5000
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Pulmonology | Internal Medicine | Critical Care Medicine | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 36 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Nashville , TN | Nashville , TN | Nashville , TN | Nashville , TN |
| Med School: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Paula Lou Watson
Medical Specialties
Paula Lou Watson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Paula Lou Watson has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Paula Lou Watson holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine in 1990.
NPI Number
Paula Lou Watson's NPI number is 1780776104.
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- Paula Watson speaks English.
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- Which hospitals is Paula Watson affiliated with?
- Paula Watson is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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