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Dr. Richard Tyson, MD

Sleep Medicine · Male · Age 47

Dr. Richard Tyson, MD is a sleep medicine specialist in Nashville, TN and has been practicing for 14 years. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1998 and specializes in sleep medicine, critical care medicine, and more.

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(615) 284-5098

Mid State Pulmonary Associates

300 20th Ave N Ste G4

Nashville, TN 37203

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(615) 284-5098

Dr. Tyson accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access
Coventry Health Care: Carelink PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Humana: Choice Care PPO
Medicaid
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO; United Healthcare

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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. Tyson's conditions and procedures:

Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Asthma
Bronchoscopy
Chronic Pharyngitis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cryptococcosis
Emphysema
Fungal Infections
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Mass
Lung Nodule
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Function Test
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Management
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders

About Me

Care Philosophy

I am board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. I strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive care, using the gifts and talents God has given me. I will take the time to sit down and listen to you. I...

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Specialties

Sleep Medicine
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonology

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Education

2005

Vanderbilt University Hospital

Fellowship Hospital

2001

Vanderbilt University Hospital

Residency Hospital

1999

Vanderbilt University Hospital

Internship Hospital

1998

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Medical School

1993

Johns Hopkins University / School Of Medicine

Undergraduate School

2005

2001

1999

1998

1993

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Tyson's Reviews

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4.7

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Wonderful doctor. Very caring and compassionate. Hears what you say and translates it into proper medical care.

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Mar 23, 2019

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Dr Tyson has been treating me since 2011. He is one of the best doctors that I have had. He's very intuitive,compassionate,skilled, and cares for his patients. He takes his time with you.

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Dawana Murphy in Nashville TN – Apr 09, 2018

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Is very patient, listens & doesn't make me feel rushed. Dr Tyson is to the point up front & firm when telling me a specific problem that I needed to address.... is a very compassionate doctor/person.

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Diane Nesbitt in Antioch TN – Aug 25, 2016

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