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Benjamin F. Byrd MD

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases

Location

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

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, 1977
  • Post Graduate Training - Harvard University, 1979
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1981
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1983
  • Post Graduate Training - University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1981
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1983

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.
He has followed me for about 25 years and always has listened and been very through.
July 15, 2026
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I have. Web going to Dr Byrd for years and he has always been wonderful
July 6, 2026
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So your parking and signage is a MESS! It took me 25 minutes to get from parking to the doctor's office so I was 10 minutes late. But I think I waited almost 30 minutes for when the nice assistant took my vitals and the doctor showed up. I'm so grateful for Dr. Byrd's care and know how in demand he is and how much good time he spends with his patients, but it would have been nice if someone said he'll be a little late. I didn't mind waiting but would have been nice to have been informed.
July 2, 2026
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Very good
April 24, 2026
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My only issue is that he sometimes doesn't give you enough time to answer his question before he asks the next question or proceeds with a comment. However it is clear that he cares about the answers you do give him.
April 24, 2026
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I had no concerns or worries.
April 17, 2026
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Dr Byrd has been my cardiologist since 1988. He is a very knowledgeable, caring physician and human being. I love him and owe him my life in some respects. Don't ever let him retire!
April 15, 2026
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Dr. Byrd is amazing! He saved my life and gave me opportunities that no other could! I have full confidence in his ability, am grateful for his expertise, and always excited to see him each visit. A fine physician and gentleman!
April 10, 2026
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This was a consult so he was not in a position to give me the information I was asking for. He said he would check on some testing and with other providers who would be the providers I would be needing, and would get back to me with his recommendations. He called me on a Saturday morning the start of his vacation to give me his recommendations of what my treatment plan should look like. It was comprehensive and helpful
March 22, 2026
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