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Rafael Paez MD, MSCI

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic
1301 Medical Center Drive, B817
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Florida International University, 2016
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School, 2019
  • Master of Science in Clinical Investigation - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2023
  • Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2023

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
  • Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
  • Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Paez is very attentive to my health issues & my concerns. He is patient & willing to explain what is going on with my lungs & possible options. I am vey grateful for his care.
May 26, 2026
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My doctor has been fantastic! He has shown that he is interested in me receiving the best care that can be offered! He makes me feel I am important. I trust that he will do all he can do to be sure I get the best care that can be offered.Thank you!
May 17, 2026
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Dr was very thorough
May 3, 2026
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Provider was kind,attentive,and answered all my questions.
May 1, 2026
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Dr. Paez shows such caring and kindness and never seems to be in a hurry. He listens well and explains well. He seems very genuine about caring for and taking care of me.
April 26, 2026
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Very friendly, thorough and very informative of my diagnosis and treatment.
April 19, 2026
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Dr. Paez explains so clearly when reviewing the CTScan, showing the differences between former and current images.
April 9, 2026
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He really wants me to participate in my care.
April 1, 2026
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He is wonderful Dr. Paez
March 4, 2026
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