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Interventional Cardiology

The Interventional Cardiology Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center uses minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and blood vessel diseases. Our experienced specialists often can replace heart valves and repair other heart defects in the cardiac catheterization lab (“cath lab”) without traditional surgery.

Conditions We Treat

Meet Your Care Team

Ahmad J. Abu-Halimah
4.9

Ahmad J. Abu-HalimahMD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI

    Cardiovascular Medicine, Coronary Heart Disease, General Cardiology, Heart and Vascular, Hypertension, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Brent C. Anderson
4.9

Brent C. AndersonMD

    Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jay Bagai

Jay BagaiMD

    Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Colin M. Barker
4.8

Colin M. BarkerMD

    Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Valve Center, Heart and Vascular, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease
Matthews Chacko
4.8

Matthews ChackoMD

    Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Why Choose Interventional Cardiology at Vanderbilt

  • diploma, award, ribbon, Recognized care, quality
    Recognized care

    Vanderbilt is consistently ranked among the nation’s best by leading authorities on health care quality. People from throughout the Southeast and across the country rely on us for the best and most innovative care possible. 

  • medical chart, clipboard, cross, Knowledge and experience
    Knowledge and experience

    We perform more procedures every year in our cardiac catheterization lab than any other hospital in the region. Our vast experience means expert care for you. We welcome patients with even the most advanced or complex heart conditions, who may have been turned away by other hospitals.

  • physician, doctor, stethoscope, Skilled clinicians
    Skilled clinicians

    Our doctors have specialized training in interventional cardiology. As leading experts, our doctors also serve in the organizations responsible for establishing national guidelines for patient care.

  • lightning bolt, Innovation, advanced
    Innovation

    We offer advanced therapies that are not widely available. For example, we were the first in Nashville to consistently perform interventional cardiology procedures through a wrist artery instead of a leg artery. We also were first in Tennessee to use minimally invasive catheter techniques to replace aortic valves and to treat mitral valve insufficiency.

  • conference, Team approach, people, staff, partners
    Team approach

    We work together to ensure that you receive the comprehensive care you need. Our team members collaborate with each other, as well as with experts in other medical disciplines, to provide you with individual care that addresses your unique needs.

  • survey, clipboard, Clinical trials
    Clinical trials

    Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including: