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Brian Lima, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Nashville, TN

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Thoracic Surgery Nashville, TN

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-5000

Summary

  • Cardiac surgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Previously I was was the Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support for Medical City Healthcare (Dallas, TX) and one of the National Physician Directors for Cardiothoracic Surgery with HCA Healthcare.
  • Dr. Brian Lima: "Heart Act to Follow: Learning from the Best"

    The main take home message from my book is that success is not preordained for a select few. Success is earned, not bestowed, by anyone willing to grind it out,

    To Achieve Your Goals: Visualize, Actualize, Repeat

    Many of us are only scratching the surface of our true potential, and I hope to help deliver that spark for others to unleash it! We can never afford to settle

    Heart surgeon turned author shares keys to success in challenging times

    For millions of Americans, uncertainty has been and will remain a constant. In these uncertain times, how can you achieve success and stand out from the rest?

    Dr. Brian Lima - Author of Heart to Beat

    A leading heart transplant surgeon, Dr. Brian Lima overcame countless struggles to fulfill his American Dream and shares how his Heart Way approach can help any

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2009 - 2012
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2009
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBA, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor of the Year International Association of Top Professionals (IATOP), 2020
  • Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author 2020
  • Top Doctors Newsday, 2018-2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Texas PA Helps Expand Donor Pool for Heart Transplants
    Texas PA Helps Expand Donor Pool for Heart TransplantsFebruary 18th, 2022
  • Medical City Heart Performs First 'Donation After Cardiac Death' Heart Transplant in Texas
    Medical City Heart Performs First 'Donation After Cardiac Death' Heart Transplant in TexasDecember 16th, 2021
  • Dallas Hospital Performs First New Heart Transplant Technique in Texas
    Dallas Hospital Performs First New Heart Transplant Technique in TexasDecember 15th, 2021
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