Dr. Scott Daniel Pethke, MD

Dr. Scott Pethke specializes in pulmonology and critical care medicine, bringing over three decades of expertise to respiratory health. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. With 33 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Pethke has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex lung conditions and critically ill patients requiring intensive respiratory support. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Pethke practices at multiple locations throughout Augusta, Georgia, including Piedmont Augusta Hospital where he maintains his primary affiliation. He treats patients with breathing problems, chronic lung disease, and respiratory failure. His clinical expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate treatment responses. Dr. Pethke also conducts specialized asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and manage …airway conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.