Vanderbilt University
2200 Childrens Way, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Karla Christian is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Christian is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in TN

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

Vanderbilt University
2200 Childrens Way, 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. Karla G. Christian

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Karla G. Christian by calling their office at 615-936-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karla G. Christian a top-rated expert for Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karla G. Christian is classified as an Experienced expert for Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, 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. Karla G. Christian specialize in?

While Dr. Karla G. Christian is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Karla G. Christian participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karla G. Christian has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Karla G. Christian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karla G. Christian accept my insurance?

Dr. Karla G. Christian accepts most major insurance plans, including Alliant Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-936-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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