Overview
Clayton A. Kaiser, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Dr. Kaiser 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. Kaiser is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Kaiser is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Kaiser 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
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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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Evelio Rodriguez, MD, is a heart 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. Rodriguez is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery
Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. Dr. Ramaiah 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. Ramaiah is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ramaiah is board certified in The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Ramaiah is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser 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. Clayton A. Kaiser a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Clayton A. Kaiser specialize in?
While Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser accept my insurance?
Dr. Clayton A. Kaiser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kaiser isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kaiser isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kaiser isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kaiser isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Kaiser isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kaiser isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kaiser isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kaiser isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Kaiser isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital TracheomalaciaDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Tracheomalacia.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- GastrostomyDr. Kaiser isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.