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Dr. Robert Piana, MD

Dr. Robert Piana, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Piana, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Piana has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He graduated from FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF ITAJUBA in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Maury Regional Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Vanderbilt Heart

1215 21st Ave S # 5 Nashville, TN 37232
Telehealth available
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Dr. Piana's Reviews

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4.8
17 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Dr. Piana expressed concern for my situation and provided the necessary means to start addressing my problem. Dr. Piana listened to me and explained his diagnosis so I could understand it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2024
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Excellent Doctor, nurse and facility
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 01, 2024
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I couldn't ask for better treatment
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 25, 2024
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Dr. Piano is the best and so reassuring.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 26, 2024
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I've been a patient of Dr. Piana's for several years. His primary focus is the well being of his patients. He is personable and is able to explain procedures in a way that is easy to understand. His opinion/judgement is very well respected by my other doctors (Internal medicine, Radiation oncology, Dermatology, and Neurology).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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David S Goodman – Nov 17, 2019
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Dr. Piana is a thorough and caring doctor. He is also easy to communicate with and listens to all concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 30, 2017
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He is aggressive in trying to find the cause of your discomfort. I think the is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Martha Merryman in Mount Juliet, TN – Jan 18, 2017
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Dr Piana took care of my husband under very dire circumstances after being life flighted in cardiogenic shock and a perforated RCA and he was one of the best physicians in every way. Vanderbilt as a whole was the best place we could have been they saved his life. The teams were personal kind and they did everything in their power to save him and find the right solution for him. Thank you! Dr Piana is currently still his doctor and has been just as incredible post emergency.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Clarksville, TN – Dec 08, 2016
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My experience with Dr. Piana was due to my unexpected visit to the Vanderbilt Hospital emergency room. He was very thorough from my first conversation, through my admission and a heart stent implementation. His explanation of what possibly could be occurring medically with my symptoms allowed me to participate in my treatment options. As an out of state patient he took great time in discussing my health history and in pursuing records from my physicians (out-of-state). He was EXCELLENT.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Denise L in Alexandria, VA – Sep 23, 2016
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Dr. Robert Piana, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Piana has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Heart Conditions....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Faculty Of Medicine Of Itajuba

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Interventional Cardiology
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    Vanderbilt Heart1215 21st Ave S # 5 Nashville, TN 37232
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