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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

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

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 am glad you are my doctor and nurses
August 24, 2024
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I feel heard. Dr Brinkley appears confident in my ability to articulate my medical needs. With all my health issues, I can honestly say, my heart is the strongest it's been in years, thanks to my Cardiac team.
August 22, 2024
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Very Good
August 22, 2024
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Dr address all my concerns. I did not feel rushed
August 5, 2024
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Dr Brinkley was outstanding in handling my concerns and explaining the most likely diagnoses.
July 20, 2024
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Dr Brinkley explained tests, treatment, and outcomes with me. That is important to me
July 18, 2024
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr Brinkley. He is a very concerned and patient doctor. He will take his time to make sure he answers all your questions and you are content with your current and future care. He is always responsive. Excellent Doctor!
July 13, 2024
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Dr Brinkley is awesome
May 15, 2024
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Informative, kind, prepared, knowledgeable, Professional and receptive.
February 23, 2024
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