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Dr. Brian Lima, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Brian Lima, MD
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Dr. Brian Lima, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Brian Lima, MD
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Dr. Brian Lima, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 48
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Brian Lima, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Lima graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Brian Lima, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN and has 22 years experience. Dr. Lima currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Lima received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Lima's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lima also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lima is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Impella Device
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Septal Defect
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Pericardial Disease
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Bicuspidization
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Device Therapy of Heart Failure
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Surgery for Arrhythmias
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Network S PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
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    Blue Advantage HMO
    BestChoice PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    1215 21st Ave S Ste 5025, Nashville, TN 37232
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center|The Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, Ohio
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brian Lima, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lima's profile.

Dr. Brian Lima, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Brian Lima, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN