The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near Tennessee, US. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Mark A. Aziz
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2050 Meadowview Parkway, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Mark Aziz, MD, followed his parents' path by becoming a physician. Dr. Aziz is originally from Egypt, but the beautiful mountains and lakes drew him to the Appalachian Highlands. ""This is a great place to raise a family and practice medicine,"" says Dr. Aziz. He enjoys providing cardiac services to the region. Listening to his patients gives Dr. Aziz the information he needs to develop their treatment strategy. Understanding his patients and their individual medical needs helps them lead healthier and happier lives.". Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Vijay K. Ramu
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2428 Knob Creek Road, Suite 201, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ramu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Stanley A. Gall
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2050 Meadowview Parkway, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Gall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

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    Anthony J. Palazzo
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute-CVT And Vascular Surgery

    310 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 400, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Palazzo, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Palazzo is committed to excellent patient care, and in his time off enjoys spending time with his family and getting plenty of exercise. Dr. Palazzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Fawwaz I. Hamati
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

    2428 Knob Creek Road, Suite 201, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "When Fawwaz Hamati, MD, grew up in Amman, Jordan, there were only two professions a man could pursue – engineering and medicine. He decided to follow in the footsteps of his oldest brother, who began medical school when Dr. Hamati was in first grade. He moved to the Appalachian Highlands to hone his talents in cardiology. ""I love the friendly people here and that I can be a part of my patients' life,"" he says. Dr. Hamati says his treatment philosophy is rooted in communication. ""By talking, we can make decisions together about the best management plan,"" he says.". Dr. Hamati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Bryan S. Helsel
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute-CVT And Vascular Surgery

    310 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 400, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Helsel, MD, is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Helsel recently moved his family to the area after he retired from the U.S. Army, where he flew attack helicopters. He is passionate about teamwork, and providing the best possible care to his patients. Dr. Helsel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Uzoma Ibebuogu
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UT Methodist Physicians Cardiology

    1211 Union Ave Ste 965, 
    Memphis,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uzoma Ibebuogu is a Cardiologist in Memphis,, Tennessee. Dr. Ibebuogu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    John M. Craig
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    The Chattanooga Heart Institute - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    2525 De Sales Ave, Suite 1009, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Craig completed his fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Harvard Medical School, training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Previously he completed a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis where he also completed his general surgery residency and received his medical degree. He completed his undergraduate education at Southern Adventist University in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Craig previously served as the surgical director of cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery. Dr. Craig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Heart

    1215 21st Ave S # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kashish Goel is a Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Sengers Syndrome, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 535, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Kaiser is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants

    2400 Patterson St Ste 502, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Goodman is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goodman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Stankewicz is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stankewicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Internal Medicine

    National Psychopharmachology Lab

    9320 Park West Blvd, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ayaz Rahman is an Internal Medicine provider in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Robbins is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Univ. Health System Inc.

    1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E310, 
    Knoxville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tjuan Overly is a Cardiologist in Knoxville,, Tennessee. Dr. Overly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 330, 
    Nashville,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timir Paul is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville,, Tennessee. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Erlanger Cardiology

    979 E 3rd St Ste C520, 
    Chattanooga,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Shears is a Cardiologist in Chattanooga,, Tennessee. Dr. Shears is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Vanderbilt Heart

    1215 21st Ave S # 5, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Lowenstern is an Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lowenstern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    National Psychopharmachology Lab

    9320 Park West Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Xenopoulos is an Interventional Cardiologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Xenopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Office

    700 W Forest Ave Ste 300, 
    Jackson,, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Crenshaw is a Cardiologist in Jackson,, Tennessee. Dr. Crenshaw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Metabolic Syndrome, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor in Tennessee, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor in Tennessee, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor in Tennessee, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor in Tennessee, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors in Tennessee, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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