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John A. McPherson MD

Professor of Medicine, and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Angina
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Heart and Vascular
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease

Location

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of California Los Angeles, 1993
  • Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1994
  • Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, 1996
  • Cardiology Fellowship - University of Virginia Health System, 1999
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology - University of Virginia Health System, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

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 is very kind and transparent and has a sense of humor.
April 8, 2026
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I have been a patient of Dr McPherson's for 22 years and I have never had a bad experience ever
April 2, 2026
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Dr. McPherson is always so thorough, informative and respectful, I am so thankful for his care and expertise. I could not ask for any better care.
March 26, 2026
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Always listens and sincerely cares. Ifeel he has saved my life 3 times. He is kind and thorough. We will be going for other tests.
March 23, 2026
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I have recommended Dr McPherson twice this last week.
February 14, 2026
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Dr. McPherson is wonderful. He always listens to me and answers my questions. I had a few today after having mitral valve repair in November. I would recommend him to anyone. He has been my cardiologist for over 18 years.
February 3, 2026
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Dr McPherson is absolutely wonderful! He takes the time to listen to me and discuss everything with me that I have concerns about or that he has concerns about. Very down to earth they are caring very involved. Couldn't ask For a better cardiologist!
January 20, 2026
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Dr McPherson excellent doctor explains everything very clearly very satisfied
December 20, 2025
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Received excellent care from Dr. McPherson. Reviewd my Echo results and made medication changes. Discussed my present stage and future medication plans, etc.
November 22, 2025
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