The 20 Best Carotid Artery Surgery Doctors near Nashville, TN

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Carotid Artery Surgery

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Carotid Artery Surgery near Nashville, TN. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Elite in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Stone is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Stone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurology | Orthopedics | Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Riebau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Riebau is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery

    Vanderbilt Medical Group- Teleneurology

    1161 21st Ave South, A-0118 Medical Center North, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Chaparala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chaparala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Garrard is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Garrard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    Nashville Vascular And Vein Institute

    310 25th Ave N Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Ryan is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Fusco is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    The Surgical Clinic, PLLC

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Richter is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Richter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gangrene, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Richter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lifford Lee Lancaster is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lee Lancaster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    Vanderbilt Heart And Vascular The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Naslund is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Naslund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery

    Vanderbilt Health Clinicians LLC

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne O'duffy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. O'duffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Moyamoya Disease, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery

    Vanderbilt Neurology The Vanderbilt Clinic

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3930, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Cronin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cronin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Midtown Chest And Lung Center

    301 21st Ave N Ste 101, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Wilcox is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mericle is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mericle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Mericle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Group

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Ulm is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ulm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ulm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery

    Nashville Neurosurgery Associates

    330 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Storey is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Storey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Storey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Internal Medicine

    TriStar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Garrido is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Garrido is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Vascular Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Iafrati is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Iafrati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery

    Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

    1601 23rd Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Tamargo is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tamargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Neurofibromatosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohan Chitale is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chitale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Carotid Artery Surgery
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Spine Center

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 23108, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Zuckerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Zuckerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Carotid Artery Surgery doctor near Nashville, TN?

    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 a Carotid Artery Surgery doctor near Nashville, TN?

    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 Carotid Artery Surgery doctors near Nashville, TN?

    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 Carotid Artery Surgery doctors near Nashville, TN?

    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 a Carotid Artery Surgery doctor near Nashville, TN?

    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 Carotid Artery Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Carotid Artery Surgery 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 a Carotid Artery Surgery doctor near Nashville, TN?

    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 Carotid Artery Surgery 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 Carotid Artery Surgery 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 Carotid Artery Surgery doctors near Nashville, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Carotid Artery Surgery 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 a Carotid Artery Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Carotid Artery Surgery 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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