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Dawn M. Pedrotty MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support

Locations

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Duke University, 2007
  • Doctor of Medicine - Duke University, 2011
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 2013
  • Cardiology Fellowship - University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 2015
  • Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Sciences - Mayo Clinic, 2018
  • Fellowship, Heart Failure & Transplantation - University of Pennsylvania Hospital, 2019

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

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Patient Comments

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I know Dr Pedrotty is very busy, but you would've thought from my telehealth visit she had all the time in the world.
December 20, 2025
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Extremely pleased with her genuine care
December 19, 2025
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Dr. Pedroddy is always professional and personable. She is a great Dr.
December 16, 2025
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An outstanding Cardiologist and a wonderful person!
December 15, 2025
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Dr. Pedrotty is a 5 star healthcare provider
November 11, 2025
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Dr. Pedrotty is a star. I hope VUMC will work diligently to keep her on VUMC faculty!
November 4, 2025
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Great communication. Great bedside manner. Explained everything in a way I could understand.
October 25, 2025
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Dr Pedrotty is the best. Smart, highly competent and good sense of humor.
October 21, 2025
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Dr Pedrotti always shows she truly cares.
October 10, 2025
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