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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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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.
Excellent
July 18, 2026
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Dr Barker is very thorough on his questions and a great level of concern for his patients.
July 18, 2026
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Very easy and great experience
July 16, 2026
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Dr Barker is always the best
July 16, 2026
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Dr. Barker was very thorough and took the time to clearly explain my current condition. He developed a plan to help address my concerns, and I truly appreciate the time and care he invested in helping me. His attentiveness and willingness to answer my questions made me feel well informed and supported.
June 22, 2026
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Good
June 16, 2026
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We like Dr. Barker. My partner Sandra and I see Dr. Barker.
June 10, 2026
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Dr Barker is so kind and gives you all the time you need to ask questions. He makes sure you understand the options.
June 4, 2026
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Dr Barker and Dr Bombarddi were both excellent. They listened and didn't rush
May 30, 2026
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