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Dr. David Henson, MD

Pulmonary Disease · Male · Age 65

Dr. David Henson, MD is a pulmonologist in Cookeville, TN and has been practicing for 40 years. He graduated from UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School in 1979 and specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and more.

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(931) 783-2143

Cookeville Regional Medical Group

145 W 4th St Ste 102

Cookeville, TN 38501

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Dr. Henson accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
Humana: Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Tennessee

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Henson's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Low Blood Oxygen Level

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Henson treats Low Blood Oxygen Level more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Henson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Sleep Apnea

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Henson treats Sleep Apnea more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Henson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Central Sleep Apnea

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Sleep Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Henson treats Sleep Disorders more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Henson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute insomnia
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorders
Central Sleep Apnea
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder
Drug-Induced Insomnia
Endogenous Insomnia
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Fatal Familial Insomnia
Infantile Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
Insomnia With Sleep Apnea
Irregular Sleep-Wake Pattern
Jet Lag
Narcolepsy
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Pediatric Sleep Disorders
Primary Insomnia
Problem Sleepiness
Psychophysiological Insomnia
Psycho-Reactive Insomnia
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Secondary Insomnia
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Talking
Sleep-Walking

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Dr. Henson's conditions and procedures:

Abscess
Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Asbestosis
Asthma
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchoscopy
Bronchospasm
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Empyema
Fungal Infections
Goodpasture's Disease
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Management
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonology

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Education

Pennsylvania Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Residency Hospital

1979

UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School

Medical School

1979

Languages

French
Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Henson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Henson

2.2

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10 – 15 minutes

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Dr. David Henson, MD

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I had to get a 2nd opinion on a sleep study that he read. I wasted hundreds of dollars for the sleep study, and will now have to have another one on a new facility. I can not in good faith recommend his services.

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Dec 21, 2018

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My mother has been a patient of Dr Henson's for several years. He is dedicated, thorough and patient with her. During hospitalizations, he visited her and spent a significant amount of time reviewing her chart. His nurse has been extremely helpful to us as well. We feel fortunate to be under the...Read More

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Cookeville, TN – Sep 26, 2016

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Do not recommend this doctor. His office has had medical file,x-rays, and ct scan for 2 weeks. The nurse is still reviewing the file which must be accomplished before appointment is made. I questioned how much time (2 weeks,2 months) after file is reviewed will I see the doctor and was unable to...Read More

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logmgr in Smithville, TN – May 18, 2016

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