Summary

Dr. John Lea is a thoracic and vascular surgeon with nearly five decades of experience serving patients in Nashville. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His extensive 49-year career has established him as a seasoned specialist in surgical procedures involving the chest cavity and blood vessels.

Dr. Lea practices at locations in Nashville, Tennessee, where he focuses on treating sleep-related breathing disorders. He specializes in managing obstructive sleep apnea in both adult and pediatric patients. His diagnostic capabilities include pulmonary function testing and cardiac perfusion scans to evaluate heart and lung function. Patients have rated him 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 49 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Willis Lea has 2 locations

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West

4220 Harding PikeNashville, TN 37205

John Willis Lea Iv Md

4416 Herbert PlNashville, TN 37215

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Dr. John Willis Lea, MDDr. Carlton Zelliot Adams, MDDr. Laura Rebecca Baskin, MDDr. Howard S Kirshner, MD
Thoracic SurgerySurgerySurgeryNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
4.8 
3.4 
49 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Nashville , TNNashville , TNFranklin , TNNashville , TN
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Willis Lea

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Willis Lea has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Willis Lea has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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