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Dr. Thomas Johnston, MD

Dr. Thomas Johnston, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Thomas Johnston, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN. Dr. Johnston has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 104 reviews 5 Star Rating (104 reviews)

Locations

Centennial Heart

Centennial Heart2400 Patterson St Ste 502 Nashville, TN 37203
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Centennial Heart - Bowling Green

Centennial Heart - Bowling Green1325 Andrea St Ste 100 Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Johnston is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Johnston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Johnston specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Johnston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Johnston

5.0

104 ratings, 80 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gene Dries – Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice Bobo – Feb 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa – Aug 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa childress – Oct 06, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dorris J. Hadley – Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Art belfor – May 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 20, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Nixon – Mar 16, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn’s – Mar 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charles H. Carter { Houston } – Feb 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Wilton Currie Milliken – Feb 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Griffith – Jan 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bennie Norvell – Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Anita Bogar – Jan 17, 2020
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care philosophy

Our goal is to provide our patients and referring physicians with personalized care, a concept that stands out in an otherwise complex and increasingly impersonal world. At Centennial Heart Cardiovascular Consultants, we aim every day to improve our patients' quality of life.

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Johnston is a native of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. After graduating from the University of Tennessee, he received his medical education at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he was elected...read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Johnston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

      2300 Patterson St
      Nashville, TN 37203
      Recipient of 60
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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