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John A. McPherson MD

Professor of Medicine, and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Angina
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Location

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of California Los Angeles, 1993
  • Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1994
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1996
  • Cardiology Fellowship - University of Virginia Health System, 1999
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology - University of Virginia Health System, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

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.
Dr McPherson is very thorough and attentive
June 12, 2025
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Dr. McPherson is the absolute best physician I have ever had, this includes from prior to my current health conditions.
June 10, 2025
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After 22 years of being his patient, there're not a lot of questions or discussions occurring but those that do occur, are answered or discussed fully.
June 5, 2025
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Dr McPherson is most concerned and dedicated to examining me and making me feel special.
June 2, 2025
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Dr.McPherson spent quality time with me.
May 26, 2025
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Avery wise n compassionate Provider
May 22, 2025
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Couldn't: ask for better
April 18, 2025
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I had questions about recent medication changes and Dr. McPherson was fantastic. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
April 17, 2025
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Dr McPherson is easy to talk to and always caring. Excellent cardiologist
April 10, 2025
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