Paula M. Jernigan, MD
Sleep Medicine
Pulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
- Spanish
In-Network Plans
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FemaleAbout Paula M. Jernigan
Paula M. Jernigan, MD, is a pulmonologist certified in pulmonary disease and sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. She is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Jernigan received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed her residency and fellowships at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. Her clinical interests include sleep-disordered breathing, as well as lung disease.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Medical Thoracic Associates
- 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 610, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- phone: 412-621-1200
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal MedicineSleep Medicine
American Board of Sleep MedicineInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
72 ratings, 29 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
I always talk to people about how well she helps me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Dr Jernigan has great bedside manners, treats me professionally without talking down to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr Jernigan is a tremendous and extremely intelligent doctor. She took the time to answer my questions and concerns that I had during my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
I am confident in recommending Dr. Jernigan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
I think she is one of the best physicians I've ever interacted with. I feel like she really listened to me, but also was thoughtful in explaining her thought process and what I could expect from the tests that she ordered. I feel very safe under her care and trust her with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Dr Paula treated me very well. I have no complaints. I'm very happy with her HELP.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Will DEFINITELY KEEPP MY YEARLY APPOINTMENT!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Everything was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
A-tentative to my concern. Answered my questions and asked permanent questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
One of the best Doctors I ever met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr. Jernigan is fantastic. She listens and explains everything very well. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing her type of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr. Jernigan is wonderful. Excellent care physician. She explains medical issues in an easy to understand way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr is wonderful and speaks so that understand everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
I love UPMC. I'm always treated as a celebrity
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr Jernigan explained her reasons for the care she was implementing on my healthcare
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
The doctor is always very caring and concerned. She makes me feel like I'm the most important patient in her practice. It's a very comforting experience. I feel like I can reach out to her at anytime and she'll be there for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2024
The doctor is an experienced professional and it shows.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2024
Dr. Jernigan is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
Very easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
Dr. Jernigan is an excellent physician. She explains and describes procedures, test results and my health issues in an easy to understand manner. She's kind and skilled physician.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2023
Great personality
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
Excellent doctor; friendly, informative, answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Dr Jernigan Is a physician's physician. She doesn't miss a trick.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2023
She was capable of listening to the patient well. She communicates well with her patient well. Her professional grasp of my health conditions gave me the understanding of what I should be doing about the issues in the future. I am very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2023
If there were a box above that had Excellent, I would have chosen that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2023
DOC Jernigan is always tops
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
Dr. Jerigan is fantastic. Professional yet down-to-earth, discusses and explains medical issues in understandable terms. She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2023
Paula's explanation wS perfect
