Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Brian Lima

Thoracic Surgery
Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular Institute
1215 21st Ave S Ste 5025, 
Nashville, TN 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular Institute
1215 21st Ave S Ste 5025, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Lima is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

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Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute
1215 21st Ave S Ste 5025, Nashville, TN 37232
Other Locations
St Luke's Methodist Hospital
1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Lima

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Lima?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Lima by calling their office at 615-322-2318. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian Lima a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Lima is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Brian Lima specialize in?

While Dr. Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Cardiogenic Shock, and Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Brian Lima accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian Lima accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-2318 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.

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