Overview
Babatunde A. Yerokun, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. He delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. Our cardiovascular specialists are part of an integrated, national network of heart care, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.
Dr. Yerokun is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Yerokun is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Babatunde A. Yerokun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun 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. Babatunde A. Yerokun a top-rated expert for Pacemaker Implantation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun is classified as an Advanced expert for Pacemaker Implantation, 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. Babatunde A. Yerokun specialize in?
While Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pacemaker Implantation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pacemaker Implantation. You can view a list of Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun accept my insurance?
Dr. Babatunde A. Yerokun 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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- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Yerokun isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- EndoscopyDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Yerokun isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.