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Dr. Vijay Pethkar, MD

Dr. Vijay Pethkar, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Vijay Pethkar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pethkar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Tristar Summit Medical Center and TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

780 N Mount Juliet Rd Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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Dr. Pethkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pethkar

4.1
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Amazing critical Care ,sleep and pulmonary MD!
Dr. Pethkar is one of the best, if not THE best, board certified internal medicine, critical care, sleep, and pulmonary physicians. Extremely intelligent, educated, thorough. He listens to his patients. I highly recommend him and would trust him with my life, whether a sleep condition, critical care condition or otherwise, he's amazing. He is also compassionate about his patients and very ethical. Highly recommend him for your hlth care needs!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rhonda Jones – Nov 18, 2022
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Very good and understanding
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eller King – Sep 20, 2022
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One word describes him...AMAZING!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Carol Hilderbrand – Aug 10, 2020
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Takes time and listens to concerns. Very knowledgeable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2019
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I had a 3:00 o'clock appointment with Dr Pethkar. I waited an hour and a half before he saw me and I was the last patient to leave. I discussed the matter with Dr Pethkar and told him that the extreme wait time was not acceptable. He also started diagnosing me with a 12 year old sleep study. We had another discussion as I was checking out and when I told him that this visit was unacceptable he told me I could go somewhere else. So, I have cancelled all future appointments with Dr Pethkar.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Bill Hutchison in Westmoreland, TN – Dec 14, 2018
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Dr. Vijay Pethkar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Mount Juliet, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pethkar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC...read more
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office780 N Mount Juliet Rd Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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Practice

Tennessee Valley Hcs-Nashville And Murfreesboro1310 24th Ave S Nashville, TN 37212
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