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Summary
Dr. Ben Barton is a thoracic surgeon who graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. With 46 years of experience in thoracic surgery, he brings extensive expertise to complex chest and heart procedures.
Dr. Barton practices at several leading medical centers, including the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and heart muscle conditions that affect blood flow to the heart. His surgical expertise includes advanced imaging procedures such as chest imaging and CT angiograms to diagnose heart conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Barton highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Barton practices at several leading medical centers, including the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and heart muscle conditions that affect blood flow to the heart. His surgical expertise includes advanced imaging procedures such as chest imaging and CT angiograms to diagnose heart conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Barton highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ben Reed Barton has 3 locationsUniversity Heart Surgeons
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920 Tel: (865) 305-6955
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital
1924 Alcoa HwyKnoxville, TN 37920 Tel: (865) 305-9000
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| Dr. Ben Reed Barton, MD | Dr. William Walter Mcalexander, MD | Dr. Norbert E Baumgartner, MD | Dr. Thomas Edward Gaines, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 46 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN | Knoxville , TN |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ben Reed Barton
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ben Reed Barton has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ben Reed Barton has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1980
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- Dr. Ben Barton is affiliated with University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and University Of Tennessee Medical Center Heart Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Ben Barton's office located?
- Dr. Ben Barton's office is located at 1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, Knoxville, TN, 37920.
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