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Finding a doctor who understands your cultural background, speaks your language, and is familiar with South Asian health concerns can make a real difference in your care. Whether you are new to Nashville or simply looking for a physician who speaks Hindi, Gujarati, or Telugu, this guide covers verified Indian and South Asian doctors practicing in Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area.
All doctors listed below are verified through the NashDesi Business Directory — Nashville's community-curated directory of trusted Desi healthcare providers. For the most current and complete list including contact details, hours, and patient reviews, visit the full directory.
Important disclaimer: Always verify a doctor's current address, phone number, insurance acceptance, and availability directly before booking an appointment. Provider information can change. This guide is intended as a starting point for your search.
Browse the Full NashDesi Healthcare Directory
Before diving into individual profiles, the quickest way to find a Desi doctor in Nashville is through the NashDesi Healthcare Directory — a growing, community-verified list of Indian and South Asian healthcare providers across Middle Tennessee.
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The directory includes contact numbers, addresses, hours, languages spoken, and the ability to leave reviews. New providers are added regularly as the community grows.
Primary Care & Family Medicine
Dr. Nagavijaya Oruganti, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine & Geriatrics
Languages: English, Hindi
Address: 5505 Edmondson Pike, Suite 202, Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: (615) 236-9144
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Oruganti is a board-certified family physician and geriatrician serving the Nashville-Brentwood area. She focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and culturally sensitive health services. She is fluent in Hindi, making her one of the most sought-after primary care physicians in Nashville's Indian community for new arrivals looking for a culturally familiar doctor.
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Dr. Neha Patel, DO
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Languages: English, Gujarati, conversational Hindi
Address: 131 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: (615) 341-4968
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Website: nashvillegeneral.org
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Neha Patel is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in Internal Medicine. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and graduated from LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is fluent in Gujarati and conversational in Hindi — particularly valuable for Nashville's growing Gujarati community.
Dr. Kavita S. Karlekar, MD
Specialty: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics (board certified in both)
Address: Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, 1607 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 376-8195
Hospital Affiliation: Williamson Medical Center, Franklin/Brentwood
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Karlekar is a double board-certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics — a rare combination that makes her an excellent choice for Indian families who want a single trusted doctor for both adults and children. She earned her medical degree from Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and completed her residency at UMDNJ where she served as Chief Medical Resident. Her Brentwood location serves families across the Cool Springs, Franklin, and Brentwood corridor. She is a recipient of the National Health Service Corps Award and has published research presented at national conferences.
Primary Care
Dr. Anuradha Mann, MD
Specialty: Internal Medicine / Primary Care
Languages: English, Hindi
Address: Williamson Health Medical Group, 5073 Main Street, Suite 150, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Phone: (615) 791-2350
Hours: By appointment
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Mann is a board-certified internist practicing at Williamson Health Medical Group's Spring Hill clinic. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Bangalore Medical College in India and completed her internal medicine residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. She brings over 20 years of experience to her practice and is actively involved in the India Association of Nashville and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), Tennessee Chapter — making her a well-connected and trusted figure in Nashville's Indian medical community. Spring Hill has seen significant growth in the Indian community in recent years, and Dr. Mann's clinic fills a genuine gap in primary care coverage for that area.
Dr. Padma J. Narra, MD
Specialty: Family Medicine / Primary Care
Address: Vanderbilt Primary Care Brentwood, 343 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 377-3300
Hours: By appointment
Hospital System: Vanderbilt Health
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Narra practices family medicine through the Vanderbilt Primary Care network at their Brentwood location — one of the most convenient locations for Indian families living in Brentwood, Franklin, and the Cool Springs corridor. As part of the Vanderbilt system, her patients have seamless access to the full range of Vanderbilt specialist referrals and hospital services when needed.
OB/GYN
Dr. Deepti Pruthi, MD, FACOG
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address: Diana Health, 300 StoneCrest Blvd, Suite 310, Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone: (629) 206-6858 Hours: By appointment
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Pruthi grew up in Mumbai, India, completed medical school there, and then came to Nashville for her OB/GYN residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She previously worked as an OB hospitalist at TriStar Centennial and Summit hospitals before joining Diana Health in Smyrna. She specializes in general OB/GYN care with a philosophy of empowering women at all stages of their lives. For Indian women looking for an OB/GYN who shares a South Asian background and understands cultural sensitivities around women's health, Dr. Pruthi is a trusted option in the greater Nashville area.
Dermatology
Dr. Vineet Mishra, MD
Specialty: Dermatology, Mohs Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Venous Disease
Locations:
- Nashville: 3803 Bedford Ave, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37215
- Franklin: 520 Duke Drive, Suite 300, Franklin, TN 37067
- Bellevue: 7833 Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: (615) 249-4700
Practice: Restoration Dermatology
Hours: By appointment
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Mishra is a Nashville native who returned home after a distinguished academic and clinical career. He earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and completed a procedural dermatology fellowship at Scripps Clinic in San Diego. He is board certified in dermatology and venous disease, and fellowship trained in Mohs surgery — a highly specialized technique for skin cancer removal. He previously served as Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Texas and at UC San Diego. He is an active member of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and has served on multiple national dermatology boards. Restoration Dermatology has three convenient Middle Tennessee locations.
Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Avanija Reddy
Specialty: Pediatric Dentistry
Address: 107 Bonnabrook Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: (615) 952-0874
Listed on NashDesi: View full profile →
Dr. Reddy offers comprehensive dental care for children with a focus on preventive treatments, early orthodontics, and a family-friendly approach. Her Hermitage location serves families across east Nashville, Hermitage, and Mount Juliet — an area with a significant and growing Indian population.
How to Find More South Asian Doctors in Nashville
The doctors listed above are verified through the NashDesi directory, but Nashville's Desi healthcare community is growing rapidly. Here are the best ways to find additional South Asian providers:
NashDesi Healthcare Directory — The most community-specific resource. Visit nashdesi.com/directory/doctors-healthcare-nashville for the full and regularly updated list of Indian and South Asian providers in Middle Tennessee. If you know a Desi doctor who should be listed, you can add them to the directory.
Zocdoc — Search by specialty and filter by language (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati, Urdu). Zocdoc shows real-time availability and lets you book directly at zocdoc.com.
Vanderbilt Health Provider Directory — Vanderbilt's network includes several South Asian physicians. Visit vanderbilthealth.com/doctors or call (615) 322-5000 to ask for language-specific referrals.
TriStar Health Provider Directory — TriStar operates several hospitals across Middle Tennessee including Southern Hills, Centennial, and Skyline. Search their provider network at tristarhealth.com.
Your Insurance Directory — Call the member services number on your insurance card and ask specifically for providers who speak Hindi, Telugu, or your preferred language.
NashDesi Community — Ask the community directly. Post in our Classifieds section. Nashville's Indian community is generous with recommendations, and a personal referral is often the most reliable way to find a good doctor.
Common South Asian Health Considerations
Indian and South Asian patients have statistically higher rates of certain conditions. A doctor familiar with the community will often screen proactively for these rather than waiting for symptoms:
- Type 2 diabetes — South Asians develop diabetes at lower body weights and earlier ages than other populations
- Cardiovascular disease — Higher risk of heart disease, often presenting earlier in life
- Vitamin D deficiency — Common across South Asian populations, particularly in colder or less sunny climates
- Hypertension — Elevated rates across the community
- Lactose intolerance — Worth discussing dietary habits and nutrition with your physician
Preparing for Your First Appointment
If you are seeing a new doctor for the first time in Nashville, bring the following:
- Your insurance card and a photo ID
- A list of current medications and dosages
- Medical records from your previous doctor if available (your prior doctor can usually fax these ahead)
- A list of known allergies
- Family medical history, particularly around the conditions listed above
If English is not your primary language, you have the right to request an interpreter at any federally funded healthcare facility. Most major Nashville hospital systems including Vanderbilt and TriStar offer interpreter services — call ahead to arrange this before your appointment.
Know a Desi Doctor We Should Add?
This guide is updated regularly as the NashDesi directory grows. If you know of an Indian or South Asian doctor in the Nashville area who should be included, you can add them directly to the NashDesi Business Directory or contact us and we will verify and list them.
The more the community contributes, the more useful this guide becomes for every Indian family in Nashville.