Don B. Chomsky
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Don B. Chomsky

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Knoxville Comprehensive Heart Failure And Transplant Center
10800 Parkside Dr, Ste 331, 
Knoxville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Knoxville Comprehensive Heart Failure And Transplant Center
10800 Parkside Dr, Ste 331, 
Knoxville, TN 

Overview

Don B. Chomsky, MD, is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. He provides advanced care for cardiovascular diseases, such as blocked coronary arteries, atrial fibrillation (AFib), a leaky heart valve, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Chomsky delivers care for all stages of congestive heart failure using medication, minimally invasive heart procedures, heart surgery and heart transplants.

Dr. Chomsky is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Chomsky is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Chomsky is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Williamson Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Knoxville Comprehensive Heart Failure and Transplant Center
10800 Parkside Dr, Ste 331, Knoxville, TN 37934
Other Locations
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Comprehensive Heart Failure and Transplant Center
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 450, 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.

4 Clinical Trials

Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multi-Center Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing MCS Therapy With HeartMate 3™ Continued Access Protocol: Post-Approval Continued Follow-up
Multi-Center Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing MCS Therapy With HeartMate 3™ Continued Access Protocol: Post-Approval Continued Follow-up
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 23, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
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3 Total Publications

Impact of Race on Clinical Outcomes After Implantation With a Fully Magnetically Levitated Left Ventricular Assist Device: An Analysis From the MOMENTUM 3 Trial.
Impact of Race on Clinical Outcomes After Implantation With a Fully Magnetically Levitated Left Ventricular Assist Device: An Analysis From the MOMENTUM 3 Trial.
Journal: Circulation. Heart failure
Published: September 16, 2021
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1928 Alcoa Hwy, Suite B100, 
Knoxville, TN 
 (11.5 miles away)
865-305-6333
Languages Spoken:
English, Punjabi, Urdu
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Accepting New Patients
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Is Dr. Don B. Chomsky a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Don B. Chomsky is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, 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. Don B. Chomsky specialize in?

While Dr. Don B. Chomsky is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Don B. Chomsky participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Don B. Chomsky has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Don B. Chomsky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Don B. Chomsky accept my insurance?

Dr. Don B. Chomsky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-222-3945 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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