Summary

Dr. Mark Wigger is an internal medicine physician with over four decades of experience serving patients in the Nashville area. He completed his medical degree at East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine and pursued specialized fellowship training in nephrology at prestigious institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Wigger maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Wigger practices at Vanderbilt Heart in Nashville, Tennessee, and holds hospital affiliations with Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon. His clinical expertise focuses on treating heart failure and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, along with helping patients who experience breathing problems. He performs specialized cardiac procedures including contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, as well as comprehensive chemistry panels to evaluate patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Wigger highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Oregon Health Sciences University
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 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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42 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Nashville , TNDu Bois , PALyons , CONashville , TN
Med School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark A Wigger

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Federal Employees Program
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark A Wigger has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark A Wigger has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2001

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2004

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Oregon Health Sciences University1992
Vanderbilt University Medical Center1991
OHSU, PORTLAND, OR United States, Nephrology1989
VANDERBILT UNIV HSP, NASHVILLE, TN United States,, Nephrology1987

Residency

Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Nephrology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Internal Medicine
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals
Vanderbilt University Medical Center1990
East Tennessee State University's James H. Quillen College of Medicine1988
Vanderbilt University Medical Center1985
EAST TN STATE UNIV AFFIL HSP, JOHNSON CITY, TN United States1984

Medical School

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of MedicineGraduated in 1984
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City TnGraduated in 1984

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Is Dr. Mark Wigger accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Wigger affiliated with?
Dr. Mark Wigger is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon.
What languages does Dr. Mark Wigger speak?
Dr. Mark Wigger speaks English.
Does Dr. Mark Wigger accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mark Wigger has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Mark Wigger's office located?
Dr. Mark Wigger's office is located at 1215 21st Ave S Fl 5, Nashville, TN, 37232.

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