Summary

Dr. Vijay Pethkar is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at Wayne State University. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Pethkar brings extensive experience to patient care. He provides medical services in English.

Dr. Pethkar practices at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains hospital affiliations with Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon. His clinical expertise focuses on sleep-related breathing disorders, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health and respiratory capacity. Patients have given Dr. Pethkar an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 41 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wayne State University
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.7 
41 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Nashville , TNMurfreesboro , TNNashville , TNMadison , TN
Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University of Chicago
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vijay Pethkar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vijay Pethkar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vijay Pethkar has the following area of expertise

  • Asthma

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wayne State University

Medical School

Osmania Medical CollegeGraduated in 1985

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Vijay Pethkar accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Vijay Pethkar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. Vijay Pethkar accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Vijay Pethkar speak?
Dr. Vijay Pethkar speaks English.

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