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Colin M. Barker MD

Director, Section of Interventional Cardiology, and Associate Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Heart Valve Center
  • Heart and Vascular
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Conditions and Treatments

Location

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

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Boston University, 2001
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2004
  • Cardiology Fellowship - New York University Medical Center, 2007
  • Fellowship - Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, 2008
  • Fellowship - Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
  • Interventional Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008

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Doc Talk with Colin M. Barker, MD - Heart Health

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Patient Comments

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Dr. Barker was very thorough and provided excellent diagnosis of issues. He provided excellent advice on next steps and exhibited a caring attitude.
August 11, 2026
Dr Barker was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions
August 11, 2026
Dr. Barker was one of very view that actually taken time to go through my list of medications. Most do nothing, he actually discussed them all, given me different options.
August 2, 2026
Dr. Barker is an excellent doctor!
July 27, 2026
Great team work regarding assessment and plan!
July 27, 2026
Excellent
July 18, 2026
Dr Barker is very thorough on his questions and a great level of concern for his patients.
July 18, 2026
Very easy and great experience
July 16, 2026
Dr Barker is always the best
July 16, 2026