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John A. McPherson MD

Professor of Medicine, and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Angina
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • 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

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.
Very pleased with my visit and time with Doctor McPherson. He has been my cardiologist for over twenty five years. Always look forward to seeing him and his guidance regarding my medical condition and current issues.
September 24, 2026
I had an excellent experience with Dr. McPherson. He is professional, compassionate, and he takes the time to listen to me and thoroughly explain my condition and the rationale behind the treatment recommendations and the different options available. My questions and concerns were genuinely heard and addressed. I felt informed and the communication approach made me feel like an active partner in my healthcare. It was an excellent experience overall.
September 12, 2026
Excellent
August 13, 2026
Dr. McPherson is the BEST!!
August 3, 2026
Dr.Mcpherson has been my doctor for 26 years. I have no complaints.
August 3, 2026
As always, the Doctor was very helpful and concerned about my problems.
July 30, 2026
Friendly, warm personality.
July 30, 2026
Obvious that physician was well prepared from receiving and reviewing the collection of past medical records. Very comfortable appointment
July 28, 2026
Dr McPherson and Dr Savannah were very attentive to my problems and questions.
July 21, 2026