Cardiology near Nashville, TN

Biography: Dr. Parag R. Patel is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo and NYU School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at NYU Medical Center, and served as Chief Resident at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. Before joining Centennial Heart in 2015, Dr. Patel completed fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at the Cleveland Clinic. In his scholarly work, Dr. Patel has researched, written and presented on topics such as restrictive cardiomyopathy, cardiac tumors and coronary artery disease in women. His areas of expertise include cardiac imaging, lipid management, heart valve disease, general cardiology and preventative cardiology. Dr. Patel speaks Gujarati, conversational Hindi and Spanish. He enjoys reading and staying active by hiking and camping.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Gentry believes in patient-centered care philosophy committed to providing state-of-the-art care in a professional and compassionate environment.

Biography: Dr. Kristen Kerr is proud to provide quality, comprehensive, non-invasive cardiovascular care for patients. She focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention as well as cardiac care for women. She received her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.Her postdoctoral work included the completion of training in Internal Medicine through the Tinsley Harrison Residency Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Kerr also completed her extensive fellowship training at UAB through their Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.

Care Philosophy: Compassion. Empathy. Quality

Care Philosophy: Optimal cardiovascular care is a team effort my role is to provide a clear treatment plan and to explain the rationale behind clinical decisions, while educating you about your cardiovascular health and empowering you to take control of your health care. Each patient I see is a unique individual and I strive to understand your preferences and concerns as they impact your health. My relationships with my patients are the center of my practice and I look forward to the relationship we will build.