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Dr. Mark Wathen, MD

Dr. Mark Wathen, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Wathen, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Cookeville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wathen has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

228 W 4th St Cookeville, TN 38501

Make an Appointment

(931) 372-0405

Dr. Wathen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wathen specializes in the areas of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wathen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wathen

3.5

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
59%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
32%
32%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ray Holbrook – Nov 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rolland Paul Frank – Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
James Reyome – Jan 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe Albrecht in Cookeville, TN – Jan 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gainesboro, TN – Oct 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
FGF in Cookeville, TN – May 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roy D Stafford in Sparta, TN – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mark Wathen, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Cookeville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wathen has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures,...read more

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Western Ontario

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Emory University Affil Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Cardiology†
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
†Self designated 
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Dr. Wathen is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Tennessee Heart-Cookeville228 W 4th St Cookeville, TN 38501
    1

    Practice

    Cookeville Regional Medical Center1 Medical Center Blvd Cookeville, TN 38501
    2
    Tennessee Heart-Crossville106 Henry Ave Crossville, TN 38555
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

      1 Medical Center Blvd
      Cookeville, TN 38501
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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