Overview
Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lima is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1215 21st Ave S Ste 5025, Nashville, TN 37232
1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Lima has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Lima's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Lima isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart TransplantDr. Lima isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EmbolectomyDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.