Hypertension Center
The Vanderbilt Comprehensive Hypertension Center is a consult team. We help referring doctors with patients who have complications of hypertension. We evaluate and manage as much or little as the primary physician wants.
We receive and treat both physician referrals and patient self-referrals to our clinic.
Conditions We Treat
- Resistant hypertension
- Labile hypertension
- Secondary hypertension
- Medication-induced hypertension
- Hyperaldosteronism
Meet Your Care Team
Why Choose Hypertension Center at Vanderbilt
- Skilled clinicians
Vanderbilt's hypertension physicians focus exclusively on hypertension and its complications. Your team of doctors has extensive experience treating your form of hypertension, no matter how complex it is.
- Recognized care
The American Heart Association designated Vanderbilt Hypertension as a Comprehensive Hypertension Center. The AHA looks for practices that follow proven, research-based treatment guidelines. So as a patient, you know that no matter how difficult your high blood pressure has been to treat, when you come to Vanderbilt Hypertension, your treatment and its outcome will be guided by the results of many patients who have gone before.
- Access to new options
Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.
- Team approach
We are designated as an AHA Comprehensive Hypertension Center. This designation recognizes our depth of expertise and large patient volume. It is also due to our network of expertise, which includes cardiologists, vascular surgeons and hypertension specialists. You can be assured we will provide thorough and comprehensive care.
- Comprehensive care
Our doctors have specialized training in diagnosing and treating hypertension. As leading experts, our doctors also serve in the organizations responsible for establishing national guidelines for patient care.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including: