Summary

Dr. Ben Barton is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. With 46 years of experience in the field, he has developed extensive expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart.

Dr. Barton practices at multiple locations throughout Tennessee, including Knoxville and Nashville. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and addresses heart muscle problems caused by reduced blood flow. His procedural expertise includes chest imaging techniques and specialized scans that help visualize blood vessels around the heart. Patients consistently rate Dr. Barton highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ben Reed Barton has 3 locations

University Heart Surgeons

1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260Knoxville, TN 37920
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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1211 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232

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Dr. Ben Reed Barton, MDDr. Barry Dean FrameDr. Robert E WareDr. Raymond Andrew Dieter, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
46 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Knoxville , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University Med School: Emory University Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ben Reed Barton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - POS
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • POMCO
  • SAMBA
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ben Reed Barton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ben Reed Barton has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

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's office is located at 1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, Knoxville, TN, 37920.
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