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Joel M. Phares MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Newark, 1997
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 2000
  • Cardiology Fellowship - UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, 2003
  • Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine - UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003

Patient Comments

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This was my first appt with this drHe was not rushed. He answer all of our questions. Nice bedside manner.
July 23, 2026
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Excellent care and conversation
July 22, 2026
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Dr Phares is an asset to Vanderbilt
July 11, 2026
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Very professional
July 10, 2026
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Hey was excellent explaining every detail.
July 9, 2026
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It was a good experience meeting Dr. Phares.
June 12, 2026
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Dr. Michael Phares was very Plasent and Professional. He really made me feel comfortable and showed me that he was a doctor that cares and listen to me
June 11, 2026
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Great
June 6, 2026
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Dr phares is the best, he listens and talks to you seems concerned
June 4, 2026
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