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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.
You don't get any better than this doctor he is the best!!!!!
September 14, 2025
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We love Dr McPherson his very thorough.
August 30, 2025
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Dr. McPherson is a wonderful physician. He is a very caring and compassionate care provider, who listens and is patient and kind. He is awesome. I am VERY fortunate to have him for my cardiologist.
August 18, 2025
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Dr John McPherson is a wonderful Cardiologist and his bedside manner is astonishing . Love the concern and l he has and gives his patients
August 16, 2025
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This Doctor is excellent in every way. He exceeds in every area.
July 29, 2025
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Good
July 28, 2025
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Dr. Was helpful and recommended a PCP for me. Said I needed one.
July 24, 2025
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Dr. McPherson was awesome. He listened to everything I had to say answered all my questions provided. Excellent patient care!
July 15, 2025
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Dr. McPherson clearly explains and discusses all needed treatment and listens to and answers any questions. I feel that it is an honor to have him as my doctor.
July 11, 2025
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