Dr. Rachael Leigh Petry, MD

Dr. Rachael Petry is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a particular focus on older adults. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and brings nine years of clinical experience to her practice. Her dual specialization allows her to address the complex medical needs that often arise as patients age.

Dr. Petry practices at multiple locations throughout Nashville, Tennessee, including the Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She treats patients experiencing weakness and fatigue, conditions that can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Her expertise includes pulmonary rehabilitation and emergency care, helping patients recover from respiratory conditions and providing urgent medical attention when needed. She also performs contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart …function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.