Overview
Ben Barton is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Barton is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Endocarditis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Barton is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
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. Ben R. Barton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ben R. Barton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ben R. Barton by calling their office at 615-322-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ben R. Barton a top-rated expert for Heart Valve Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ben R. Barton is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Valve Repair, 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. Ben R. Barton specialize in?
While Dr. Ben R. Barton is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Valve Repair, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ben R. Barton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ben R. Barton has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Valve Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Ben R. Barton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ben R. Barton accept my insurance?
Dr. Ben R. Barton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3000 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Barton isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart TumorDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Barton isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.