Ashok N Babu, MDCardiothoracic Surgery in Nashville, TN
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Transplant SurgeryGender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Ashok N Babu, MD
Ashok N. Babu, MD, is an experienced heart surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Babu delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valves and surgically correct chronic AFib. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Babu works with you to create a personalized care plan. As one of our cardiovascular specialists, he is part of an integrated, national network of heart care specialists, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.
As a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon,Dr. Babu provides acute care, cardiac surgery, and transplantation to patients with heart failure and heart disease. He has a special clinical interest in minimally invasive robotic bypass surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support.
When facing a new diagnosis or deciding on a surgical heart care plan, Dr. Babu is here for you. He is a board-certified, experienced heart-lung-chest surgeon, specializing in heart valve repair and replacement (TAVR and Mitraclip™), congenital heart disorders, heart trauma surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery and heart ablation procedures to treat chronic AFib. And you'll have an entire heart care team dedicated to your physical and emotional health needs.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Babu enjoys repairing anything that moves, boating on Center Hill Lake, and mountain biking.
Qualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Certifications
- The American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Locations
Ashok N Babu, MD offers services at multiple locations. Contact your preferred location to schedule an appointment.Provider's primary location
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Comprehensive Heart Failure and Transplant Center
Professional Statement
I strive to explain in very simple terms what the problem is and how it will be addressed surgically, as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. My ultimate goal is to provide excellence in surgical care both inside and outside of the operating room.
-Ashok N Babu, MD