The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Rheumatic Fever Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Rheumatic Fever near Tennessee, US. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Fawwaz I. Hamati
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

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

    "When Fawwaz Hamati, MD, grew up in Amman, Jordan, there were only two professions a man could pursue – engineering and medicine. He decided to follow in the footsteps of his oldest brother, who began medical school when Dr. Hamati was in first grade. He moved to the Appalachian Highlands to hone his talents in cardiology. ""I love the friendly people here and that I can be a part of my patients' life,"" he says. Dr. Hamati says his treatment philosophy is rooted in communication. ""By talking, we can make decisions together about the best management plan,"" he says.". Dr. Hamati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Ahmed A. Khan
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

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

    . Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Nicholas H. Laffely
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

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

    "As an experienced interventional cardiologist, Nicholas Laffely, MD, enjoys helping patients by using minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and blood vessel diseases. For Dr. Laffely, treating each patient as if they are family helps him build a lasting and compassionate relationship. ""Helping patients will always be a highlight of my profession,"" he says. When Dr.Laffely is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and taking his Jeep off-roading. Services". Dr. Laffely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Angina, and Angioplasty.

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    Mark A. Aziz
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    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 Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Gaurav Rana
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2050 Meadowview Parkway, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Heart Attack, and Apoplexy.

    Mark A. Borsch
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Borsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Tariq Z. Haddadin
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever

    Karing Hearts Cardiology

    701 N State Of Franklin Rd, Ste 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Haddadin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherectomy.

    Nafees A. Mohammed
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nafees Mohammed always knew he wanted to practice medicine, and he found his way to cardiology through the influence of many mentors in his journey to become a doctor. Born and raised in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Mohammed found his core motivation in life to be caring for others. “Providing care for those in critical situations allows me to help someone who needs it the most,” he says. “The best part of my job is seeing a patient be discharged, happy to be home with their family and knowing they get to live another day.” Relatively new to the Appalachian Highlands, Dr. Mohammed enjoys the beautiful scenery and welcoming community. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Angina, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atherectomy.

    Pierre Istfan
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    271 Medical Park Boulevard, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Istfan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Anthony J. Palazzo
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute-CVT And Vascular Surgery

    310 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 400, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Palazzo, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Palazzo is committed to excellent patient care, and in his time off enjoys spending time with his family and getting plenty of exercise. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Sabrina D. Miller
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    Johnson City Internal Medicine

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

    . Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Uzoma Ibebuogu
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    UT Methodist Physicians Cardiology

    1211 Union Ave Ste 965, 
    Memphis,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uzoma Ibebuogu is a Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Ibebuogu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Rheumatic Fever
    Internal Medicine

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Internal Medicine

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypothyroidism, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Centennial Heart At Summit

    5651 Frist Blvd Ste 603, 
    Hermitage, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Asad is an Interventional Cardiologist in Hermitage, Tennessee. Dr. Asad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Morse is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Morse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants

    2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Riddick is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Riddick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Gallatin

    300 Steam Plant Rd Ste 310, 
    Gallatin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Yawn is an Interventional Cardiologist in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Yawn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Aortic Regurgitation.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Franklin

    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 308, 
    Franklin, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Fleet is a Cardiologist in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Fleet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Tennessee Heart And Vascular - Hendersonville

    353 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 300C, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Lippolis is a Cardiologist in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Dr. Lippolis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever
    Advanced in Rheumatic Fever

    Centennial Heart At Summit

    5651 Frist Blvd Ste 603, 
    Hermitage,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Hoda is a Cardiologist in Hermitage,, Tennessee. Dr. Hoda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rheumatic Fever. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Pediatric Myocarditis, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Aortic Regurgitation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Rheumatic Fever?

    Rheumatic fever is a disease that may develop after an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). It can cause severe illness in the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

    When should I see a Rheumatic Fever 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 a Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever 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 a Rheumatic Fever 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 Rheumatic Fever doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Rheumatic Fever 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 a Rheumatic Fever doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Rheumatic Fever 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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