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Paula L. Watson MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Lung Institute One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204
Vanderbilt Pulmonary Sleep North One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Arkansas, 1990
  • Internship - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1991
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1995
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997
  • Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

Patient Comments

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Doctor explained everything clearly.
July 17, 2025
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Excellent
July 8, 2025
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Dr. Watson was great! Very caring and eager to help with whatever I needed.
July 8, 2025
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First time with Dr. Watson and after just a few minutes you felt like she had been you family doctor. I really felt comfortable with her and had a great deal of confidence in what she told me.
June 20, 2025
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Paula Watson is the best!!
May 16, 2025
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Dr. Watson Is a caring, intelligent, professional who provides the ultimate in medical care. She is no doubt the best physician I've ever seen.
April 21, 2025
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One of my favorite medical providers. I consider her a friend.
April 12, 2025
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Exceptional
February 16, 2025
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Always a pleasure visiting with Dr. Watson
February 4, 2025
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