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Benjamin F. Byrd MD

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases

Location

1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 1977
  • Post Graduate Training - Harvard University, 1979
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1981
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1983
  • Post Graduate Training - University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

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.
I had no concerns or worries.
April 17, 2026
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Dr Byrd has been my cardiologist since 1988. He is a very knowledgeable, caring physician and human being. I love him and owe him my life in some respects. Don't ever let him retire!
April 15, 2026
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Dr. Byrd is amazing! He saved my life and gave me opportunities that no other could! I have full confidence in his ability, am grateful for his expertise, and always excited to see him each visit. A fine physician and gentleman!
April 10, 2026
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This was a consult so he was not in a position to give me the information I was asking for. He said he would check on some testing and with other providers who would be the providers I would be needing, and would get back to me with his recommendations. He called me on a Saturday morning the start of his vacation to give me his recommendations of what my treatment plan should look like. It was comprehensive and helpful
March 22, 2026
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Fantastic - clear, gave me lots of time to ask questions, kind
March 9, 2026
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Dr. Byrd was rushed on this visit. A resident came in ahead of time. Gathered #DATA. 90% of my time with the doctor was their discussing items. Very little attention given to me by Dr. Byrd on this visit. But, I am confident that all covered appropriately.
February 22, 2026
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Discussed best option going forward Involving knee surgeries
January 23, 2026
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Dr. Byrd was fantastic (his usual standard of care). He made time to see me in clinic immediately, even though he was on service and not seeing clinic patients that day, and provided a thorough work up with echocardiogram, bloodwork, EKG. I was able to avoid a costly and lengthy ED visit with people who did not know my cardiac history and I am EXTREMELY grateful to him!
October 13, 2025
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Have been a patient of Dr Byrd for over 20 years. He is great.
August 25, 2025
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