Overview
Ashok Babu is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Babu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Cardiogenic Shock, Actinomycosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4230 Harding Pike Ste 535, Nashville, TN 37205
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashok Babu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashok Babu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashok Babu by calling their office at 615-222-5501. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ashok Babu a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashok Babu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ashok Babu specialize in?
While Dr. Ashok Babu is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Pleural Effusion, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ashok Babu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ashok Babu has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Ashok Babu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ashok Babu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashok Babu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-5501 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Babu isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- ActinomycosisDr. Babu isAdvanced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Babu isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart TransplantDr. Babu isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Babu isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Babu isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.