The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Arteriovenous Malformation Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 281 doctor with experience in Arteriovenous Malformation near Tennessee, US. Of these, 264 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Syed S. Hyder
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

    1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Hyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Chakradhar M. Reddy
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Puneet Goenka
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Goenka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Volvulus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Common conditions include: Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)

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    Dilpat Kumar
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2050 Meadowview Parkway, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dilpat Kumar, MD, brings a patient-centered approach to cardiology and believes every patient deserves to be heard, respected and treated as a partner in their care. “Every heart tells a story,” he says, “and my role is to truly listen.” For Dr. Kumar, being a doctor is about more than just clinical care — it's about connection. “What I enjoy most about being a clinician is listening to my patients’ stories, building long-lasting relationships and having the privilege of watching them improve over time,” he says. “There’s something deeply rewarding about being part of someone’s healing journey – not just treating symptoms, but truly understanding their lives, earning their trust and celebrating their progress together.” Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Kumar came to the region for training and fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands. “The mountains ground me,” he says. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Lemierre Syndrome, Heart Tumor, and Atrial Myxoma.

    Mark A. Aziz
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2050 Meadowview Parkway, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Mark Aziz, MD, followed his parents' path by becoming a physician. Dr. Aziz is originally from Egypt, but the beautiful mountains and lakes drew him to the Appalachian Highlands. ""This is a great place to raise a family and practice medicine,"" says Dr. Aziz. He enjoys providing cardiac services to the region. Listening to his patients gives Dr. Aziz the information he needs to develop their treatment strategy. Understanding his patients and their individual medical needs helps them lead healthier and happier lives.". Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Vista Radiology

    2001 Laurel Ave, Ste N304, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Emanuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Intussusception in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Myneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Portal Hypertension, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates Of NE Tennessee, P.C.

    310 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 204, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chaudhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates- Comprehensive Breast Center

    818 Sunset Dr, Ste 100, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kohne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Schrag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Stroke, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Froehler is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Froehler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Tamargo is a Psychiatrist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tamargo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Neurofibromatosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Tamargo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mericle is a Neurosurgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mericle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mericle is currently accepting new patients.

    Mayshan Ghiassi
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Neurosurgery

    Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

    725 Glenwood Dr, Suite E486, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Mayshan Ghiassi is a fellowship-trained cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgeon with CHI Memorial Neuroscience Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and serves as a Diplomat on the board. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the AANS Cerebrovascular Section, and the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS). Dr. Ghiassi provides highly skilled care in the treatment of brain and spine conditions. His expertise is in cerebrovascular surgery, skull base neurosurgery, spinal reconstruction, and minimally invasive interventional stroke treatment.Dr. Ghiassi has treated more than 1,000 stroke patients over the past 16 years utilizing advanced technology to perform minimally invasive interventional stroke treatments resulting in the reduction of mortality and morbidity rates commonly associated with stroke. His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, accomplished through the smallest corridor possible, minimizes a patient’s blood loss, lessening the potential for tissue injury to the muscles, and helping patients return to activity sooner with fewer post-op medications. Dr. Ghiassi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Mark W. Fugate
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Vascular Surgery

    CHI Memorial Vascular Surgery Specialists - Chattanooga

    2515 DeSales Ave., Suite 204, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fugate is a Vascular Surgeon in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Fugate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fugate is currently accepting new patients.

    Greg Schaublin
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    336 22nd Ave. N., 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greg Schaublin is a Neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Foot Drop, and Subependymoma.

    J R. Headrick
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Thoracic Surgery | Oncology

    CHI Memorial Chest And Lung Cancer Center

    2108 E Third St, Suite 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rob Headrick is chief of thoracic surgery at CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. He specializes in chest and lung cancer care. He is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery.Dr. Headrick is a Chattanooga native and returned to his hometown to provide thoracic surgical care. Dr. Headrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Aaron R. Soufer
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

    2501 Citico Avenue, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Aaron Soufer comes to The Chattanooga Heart Institute from Yale New Haven Hospital where he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and an advanced fellowship in Multimodality Cardiac Imaging. He also completed his internship and residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Soufer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Heart Disease, and Aortic Regurgitation.

    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Arteriovenous Malformation
    Interventional Radiology

    Erlanger Medical Center

    975 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harris Hawk is an Interventional Radiologist in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Hawk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arteriovenous Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Arteriovenous Malformation?

    An arteriovenous malformation occurs when arteries and veins develop in ways that form a tangle. The tangled arteries and veins of arteriovenous malformations also form abnormal connections between them that impair normal blood flow and oxygenation to surrounding tissues. Arteriovenous malformations most commonly form in the brain or spinal cord but may also appear elsewhere in the body. Some types of arteriovenous malformations may resemble birthmarks called hemangiomas or port-wine stains. Arteriovenous malformations can rupture and cause bleeding.

    When should I see an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor in Tennessee, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor in Tennessee, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Arteriovenous Malformation doctors in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Arteriovenous Malformation doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor in Tennessee, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Arteriovenous Malformation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Arteriovenous Malformation doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Arteriovenous Malformation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Arteriovenous Malformation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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