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Cardiology

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you can be cared for by some of the best trained, most experienced cardiology experts in the region. If you need advanced care, you’ll have direct access to other heart specialists right here.

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Conditions We Treat

We treat all heart conditions, including:

Meet Your Care Team

Ahmad J. Abu-Halimah
4.9

Ahmad J. Abu-HalimahMD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI

  • Heart and Vascular,
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Temitope O. Akinjogbin

Temitope O. AkinjogbinMD

  • General Cardiology,
  • Heart and Vascular
David Amlicke

David AmlickeMD

  • Cardiovascular Disease,
  • General Cardiology,
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Michael T. Baker
4.9

Michael T. BakerMD

  • General Cardiology,
  • Heart and Vascular
Sharmin Basher
4.8

Sharmin BasherMD, MS

  • General Cardiology,
  • Heart and Vascular

Why Choose Cardiology at Vanderbilt

  • diploma, award, ribbon, Recognized care, quality
    Recognized care

    Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible. 

  • medical chart, clipboard, cross, Knowledge and experience
    Knowledge and experience

    As one of the busiest heart programs in the U.S., our experience means quality care for you. We welcome all heart patients, whether you have the most common condition or the most complex.

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    A team centered on your needs

    Vanderbilt Health brings together specialized providers, advanced technology and research in one connected system. If your care is part of a more complex health concern, we’ll work with experts in all areas related to your care to tailor a treatment plan just for you

  • electronic medical record, folder, cross, Unique services
    Wide range of treatments

    Your cardiologist can help you make diet and exercise changes or prescribe the appropriate medicine. If you need more advanced treatment, such as surgery, our Vanderbilt team can handle all of your care. And if heart transplant is your next step, you’re already at the right place. Vanderbilt Health is one of the top heart transplant programs in the world, providing patients with outstanding outcomes and access to innovative new research and treatments.

  • microscope, Advanced care
    Advanced care

    As part of the region’s leading academic health system, we’re leaders in solving the most complex problems. That prepares us to solve any problem. You can rest assured you’ll receive the latest care available.

  • survey, clipboard, Clinical trials
    Access to new options

    Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.

  • markers, map, Multiple care locations
    Multiple care locations

    We offer medical and support services with easy access locations throughout Middle Tennessee, so you can receive your care closer to you.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including: