Dr. Scott Daniel Pethke, MD

Dr. Scott Pethke is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who has dedicated 33 years to treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Pethke's dual specialization allows him to care for patients both in outpatient settings and in intensive care units where critically ill patients require specialized respiratory support. He speaks English and brings over three decades of experience to his practice.

Dr. Pethke practices at multiple locations throughout Augusta, Georgia, including Piedmont Augusta Hospital where he maintains his primary affiliation. He treats patients with respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD, helping them manage these challenging conditions with comprehensive care plans. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and breathing …patterns, along with bronchodilator reversibility testing and asthma challenge tests to determine the most effective treatments. Patients have given Dr. Pethke an average rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals for his care.