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Douglas M. Brinkley MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Director, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy & Inherited Disease
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Heart
1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Heart Knoxville
11440 Parkside Drive, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37934
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant
1215 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Knoxville
11440 Parkside Drive, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37924

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2007
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, 2010
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2015
  • Fellowship, Heart Failure & Transplantation - Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Medical School, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016

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.
I love Dr Brinkley. Very good visit as always
June 20, 2026
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Dr. Brinkley and Michelle have saved my life multiple times. So very thankful for their knowledge and compassionate care.
June 18, 2026
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Doctor Brinkley was a breath of fresh air regarding his knowledge and bedside manner with the goal of accessing what is observed and compared that with the reference of what my past medical analysis was given me.
June 16, 2026
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I was very pleased with my first visit with Dr. Brinkley. I felt like he listened and answered questions, made suggestions, and encouraged me.
June 14, 2026
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The provider did an excellent job
May 14, 2026
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Dr. Brinkley was not rushed during the visit. He was very competent on all things related to the heart and presented multiple options related to medicines and tests. He was everything I was looking for in a doctor!
April 23, 2026
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Dr.Brinkley was very attentive, listened to my questions &/or complaints without interrupting & my daughters questions as well. He Thoroughly explained what meds & what-not can cause some of my issues & would consult with my care team about making a med change.. Felt a sense of relief..
March 15, 2026
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Dr. Brinkley is excellent. He listens attentively, he is very well informed, and he addresses any and all concerns.
February 10, 2026
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Good experience. Michelle is professional, personable. Answered my questions
January 29, 2026
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