Dr. Rachel Guthrie Samuel, MD

Dr. Rachel Samuel is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who brings 12 years of experience to treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. She earned her medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Her dual specialization allows her to care for patients both in outpatient settings and during critical care situations requiring intensive monitoring.

Dr. Samuel practices across multiple locations throughout Tennessee, including Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Athens, and Powell. She is affiliated with several major medical centers, including Johnson City Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Her expertise includes treating respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD with accompanying health complications. She performs specialized procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator …reversibility testing to help diagnose and monitor lung conditions.