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Dr. Amber Edwards, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Amber Edwards, MD

Dr. Amber Edwards, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from East Carolina University and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Patients rated Dr. Edwards an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Edwards works at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery in Nashville, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Edwards' Office Locations

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    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery
    4230 Harding Pike Ste 530, Nashville, TN 37205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 222-5500

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
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Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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    About Dr. Amber Edwards, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1699031591
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • East Carolina University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Edwards works at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Edwards’s profile.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Edwards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Edwards.

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