Overview
Ashok N. Babu, MD, is a heart surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. He delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. As one of our cardiovascular specialists, he is part of an integrated, national network of heart care specialists, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.
Dr. Babu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Cardiogenic Shock, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Babu is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Babu is currently accepting new patients.
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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 N. Babu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashok N. Babu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashok N. Babu by calling their office at 615-222-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ashok N. 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 N. 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 N. Babu specialize in?
While Dr. Ashok N. 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 N. Babu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ashok N. Babu has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Ashok N. 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 N. Babu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashok N. Babu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Babu isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- 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.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TumorDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- MalabsorptionDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- PleurisyDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Babu isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)