Summary

Dr. Michael Baker specializes in cardiovascular disease with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 36 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Baker brings extensive knowledge to treating complex heart conditions. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Baker practices in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains an affiliation with Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. His clinical focus includes treating irregular heart rhythms such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. He performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and specialized heart imaging with contrast echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function. Patients rate Dr. Baker 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Vanderbilt Heart

1215 21st Ave S Fl 5Nashville, TN 37232

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Dr. Michael Thomas Baker, MDColette Bennett WolfordDr. Kristen Elizabeth Kerr, MDDr. Nattawut Wongpraparut, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
36 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Polish
Nashville , TNNashville , TNHermitage , TNNashville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Chulalongkorn University Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Thomas Baker

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Thomas Baker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Thomas Baker has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Michael Baker's office is located at 1215 21st Ave S Fl 5, Nashville, TN, 37232.
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