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Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
5.0 (13)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD

Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.

Dr. Ramaiah works at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West in Nashville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Valve Disease, Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary) and Aortic Valve Surgery along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ramaiah's Office Locations

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    Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West
    4230 Harding Pike Ste 530, Nashville, TN 37205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 987-0128

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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    Mar 03, 2023
    Dr Ramaiah was very articulate and explained things thoroughly. He answered all our questions. Was very kind and I feel I can trust in his care!
    — Mar 03, 2023
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    About Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Urdu
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1144285099
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New England MC/Tufts
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Kentucky Hospital Lexington
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Kentucky Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Municipal College, India
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ramaiah is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ramaiah has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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    Dr. Ramaiah works at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Ramaiah’s profile.

    Dr. Ramaiah has seen patients for Aortic Valve Disease, Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary) and Aortic Valve Surgery, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ramaiah on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Ramaiah. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ramaiah.

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