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Dr. Brian Lima, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. Brian Lima, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Brian Lima, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN.
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About Dr. Brian Lima, MD

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 24 years experience. 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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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Aortic Stenosis
Thoracentesis
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Aortic Valve Disease
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Tracheal Surgery
Impella Device
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Pericardial Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Systolic Heart Failure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Diseases
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
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
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Surgery for Arrhythmias
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network S
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Meet Dr. Brian Lima, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Lima's Practice

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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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular 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.
Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    2004
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center|The Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, Ohio
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Brian Lima, MD Practices

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN

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