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Dr. Tarek Absi, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Tarek Absi, MD
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Dr. Tarek Absi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. Tarek Absi, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 55
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Tarek Absi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Absi graduated from American University of Beirut. Dr. Tarek Absi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 30 years experience. Dr. Absi currently practices at Vanderbilt Heart and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. At present, Dr. Absi received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Absi's office accepts new patients. Dr. Absi also speaks Arabic. Dr. Absi is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
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Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Dissection
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Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Vanderbilt Heart
    1215 21st Ave S # 5, Nashville, TN 37232
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Jan 01, 2025
Best Dr. Ever. Felt no pain. Love the scar. You can very see it. Ever one wonderful to me. I really enjoyed my stay. I no problem with anything, they went way and Beyond of kindness and love for me. I love him and his main nurse.??
Kathy Gilmore — Jan 01, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of Beirut
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tarek Absi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Absi's profile.

Dr. Tarek Absi, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Tarek Absi, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN