The 20 Best Atrioventricular Septal Defect Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

Find the Top Atrioventricular Septal Defect Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Atrioventricular Septal Defect near Tennessee, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Distinguished in Atrioventricular Septal Defect

    Vanderbilt Heart

    1215 21st Ave S # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Frischhertz is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Frischhertz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Endocardial Cushion Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Heart Transplant, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    2200 Childrens Way, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Mery is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Children's Hospital At Erlanger Cardiology

    900 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wesley Davis is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia, and Cardiac Diverticulum.

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    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Etch Pediatric Cardiology

    2018 Clinch Ave # 2, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hurst is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect

    Memphis VAMC

    1030 Jefferson Ave, 
    Memphis,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Georges Ephrem is a Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Ephrem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Unstable Angina, Patent Foramen Ovale, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Lindley is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lindley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. Her top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Hypertension, and Heart Failure.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Nashville Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery PLC.

    2201 Murphy Ave Ste 407, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Casilda Hermo is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hermo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Heart Murmurs.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Johns is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Septal Defects, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal.

    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Thomas is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Heart

    1215 21st Ave S # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Weingarten is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Endocardial Cushion Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Cardiology

    Ballad Health Blood Donation Center-Johnson City

    2428 Knob Creek Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    L Jordan is a Cardiologist in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Endocardial Cushion Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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

    Andrew Radbill is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Radbill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Arrhythmias, Ventricular Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Radbill is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute

    2200 Childrens Way # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chew is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Double Discordia, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant.

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Interventional Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22100, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rob Hood is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).

    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Atrioventricular Septal Defect
    Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Fish is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Septal Defect. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Fish is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Atrioventricular Septal Defect?

    An atrioventricular defect (AVSD) is a congenital heart malformation in which there are holes in the walls between the atria and ventricles (upper and lower chambers) of the heart combined with the presence of abnormal heart valves. An atrioventricular defect causes blood to flow abnormally between all four chambers of the heart. There are two types of atrioventricular defects: 1) complete atrioventricular defect, and 2) partial or incomplete atrioventricular defect.

    When should I see an Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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 Atrioventricular Septal Defect doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Atrioventricular Septal Defect 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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