Summary

Dr. Safina Kureshi is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung conditions in children and adults. She earned her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center. With 21 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Kureshi has developed extensive expertise in respiratory health. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Kureshi practices at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she focuses on pediatric pulmonology. She treats children with asthma and persistent cough conditions. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate breathing improvements. Dr. Kureshi also conducts asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage respiratory conditions in young patients. Patients rate her care at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 21 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

ETCH Pediatric Pulmonology

2018 Clinch Ave Fl 1Knoxville, TN 37916
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.2 
21 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Knoxville , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Safina Kureshi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Safina Kureshi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Safina Kureshi has the following area of expertise

  • Cystic Fibrosis

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Saba University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Safina Kureshi speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Safina Kureshi affiliated with?
Dr. Safina Kureshi is affiliated with East Tennessee Childrens Hospital.

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