The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 211 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Tennessee, US. Of these, 191 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Dima A. Youssef
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Medical Education Assistance Corporation

    Bldg 52 Lake Dr, 
    Mountain Home, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Youssef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis.

    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia.

    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ibrahim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Infectious Arthritis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Krolikowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    4 Sheridan Sq, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Krolikowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Osteomyelitis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Wael E. Shams
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Shams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Kate L. Molony
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Infectious Disease

    1 Medical Park Blvd., Suite 208E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Molony is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Steven M. Smith
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    1410 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
    Greeneville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Smith, MD, was born and raised in Johnson City and takes great pride in serving his hometown community. Passionate about improving the health of the Appalachian Highlands, he values patient input in their treatment plans. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Smith also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. When he's not practicing medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing. He is also an active member of the Unaka Rod & Gun Club. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Manar H. Jbara
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2428 Knob Creek Road, Suite 201, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manar Jbara, MD, FACC, FASNC, SCCT, is board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac computerized tomography. He has published in multiple scientific journals, including Journal of American College of Cardiology, and participated in national clinical trials for the study of heart and vascular disease. He has received multiple accolades and nominations throughout his training and career. An ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Jbara also serves as a faculty member at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Jbara has a special interest in preventive cardiology and cardiac rehab, along with the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cardiology. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring fellows, residents and medical students. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in nature and following sports. Services • Arrythmias • Cardiomyopathy • Congenital heart defects • Coronary heart disease • Heart failure • Hypertension • Peripheral artery disease • Valvular heart disease. Dr. Jbara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sengers Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Vijay K. Ramu
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2428 Knob Creek Road, Suite 201, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ramu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    105 W Park Dr, Ste 2A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Finniss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Infectious Disease

    105 W Park Dr, Ste 2A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Vedantam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are SAPHO Syndrome, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Wellmont Cardiology Services

    2428 Knob Creek Rd, Ste 201, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Sengers Syndrome, and Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

    Brandon K. Moore
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Brandon D. Ketron
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ketron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Chad Armstrong
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Chattanooga

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

    Dr. Chad Armstrong comes to The Chattanooga Heart Institute from Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and where he also completed an Internal Medicine residency. Dr. Armstrong sees patients at our Chattanooga Glenwood office and at our Hixson office. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Daniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    400 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Internal Medicine

    Southeastern Physician Services PC

    1201 Bishop St, 
    Union City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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