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Dr. Ben Barton, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Ben Barton, MD
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Dr. Ben Barton, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Ben Barton, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 70
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Ben Barton, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Barton graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.Dr. Ben Barton, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 44 years experience. Dr. Barton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center. At present, Dr. Barton received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Barton's office accepts new patients. Dr. Barton is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Transposition of Great Arteries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tilt_Testing
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Pulmonary and Critical Care
    1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 305-6955
  2. 2 Vanderbilt Medical Group
    3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-3000
  3. 3 Vanderbilt Heart Transplant
    1215 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 322-2318

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barton
3.8
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 23, 2024
One year anniverery to me .Thank u for all ur office and ur staff did for me and my family . GOD WAS in the room with us but it was a special case u fixed and im glad u dont sugarcoat anything .
Janet Norton — Feb 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ben Barton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Barton's profile.

Dr. Ben Barton, MD is affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ben Barton, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN