Founded in 2006 by Dr. Prakash Patel, Smyrna Pulmonary & Sleep Associates (SPSA) has grown from a single specialty clinic into one of Middle Tennessee’s leading centers for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. What started as a vision to provide compassionate, patient-focused care has expanded into a multi-location practice with a regional reputation for excellence.
Over the years, SPSA has become a trusted resource for patients, families, and physicians seeking advanced care for lung disease, complex sleep disorders, and critical illness. With four clinic locations and multiple hospital affiliations, our mission has remained the same: to help every patient breathe easier, sleep better, and live healthier.
Experienced Specialists. Comprehensive Care.
Our team includes board-certified pulmonologists, critical care physicians, sleep specialists, and advanced practice providers who bring more than 75 years of combined clinical experience. This diverse expertise allows us to evaluate and treat both common and complex conditions using the highest standards of medical care.
We offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment services, including pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, advanced lung cancer screening, sleep studies, CPAP management, Inspire® therapy for sleep apnea, and complete ICU care. Every patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed around their needs, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.
AASM-Accredited Sleep Centers
SPSA operates AASM-accredited Sleep Centers, which represent the national gold standard for sleep medicine. These centers ensure the highest level of safety, expertise, and quality outcomes. Through in-lab sleep studies, home sleep testing, CPAP management, and access to innovative therapies, we diagnose and manage sleep disorders for adults and children of all ages.
Our sleep specialists lead in occupational sleep medicine, providing evaluations for commercial drivers, shift workers, and safety-sensitive professions.
Committed to Innovation and Patient-Centered Care
Our practice blends modern technology with a personalized, compassionate approach. We invest in advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures, and evidence-based therapies so our patients benefit from the most effective and comfortable treatment options available.
At SPSA, we believe that education, communication, and trust are essential to good health. We take time to understand each patient’s concerns, explain their condition, and guide them through every step of their care.
Part of the AdvancedHEALTH Network
In 2021, SPSA joined AdvancedHEALTH, Tennessee’s largest independent, multi-specialty physician group with more than 550 providers across 40+ specialties. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and high-quality care while maintaining the personalized approach our patients value.
Through AdvancedHEALTH, SPSA continues to grow as a center of excellence— supported by a strong statewide network and driven by a commitment to better patient outcomes. Learn more about our parent company, AdvancedHEALTH (ADI): 👉 ouradvancedhealth.com/about/
Providers
Dr. Prakash Patel
Founder & Medical Director, Smyrna Pulmonary and Sleep Associates
Dr. Prakash Patel is the founder of Smyrna…
Dr. Russell Harland
Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist
Dr. Russell Harland is a board-certified pulmonologist and…
Alexandra Keller
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Alexandra Keller is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care…
