Babatunde A. Yerokun, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group
Gender
Male
Languages Spoken
English
About
Tunde Yerokun, MD, is a board-eligible cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Yerokun provides adult cardiac surgery with a special focus in the surgical management of advanced heart failure. Dr. Yerokun has a special interest in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, valve repair and replacement and mechanical circulatory support. He works closely with his care team and network of doctors to create a personalized care plan to meet each patient's specific needs and goals.
Outside the office, Dr. Yerokun enjoys being with family and friends and watching collegiate and professional sports.
Education
Medical/Professional
- The University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - Chicago, IL
Fellowship
- Duke University Medical Center
Residency
- DUKE University Medical CENTER
- Duke University - Durham, NC
Internship
- Duke University Medical Center
Qualifications
Hospital Affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Managed Care Organization
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Locations
Primary Location
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart West Cardiovascular Surgery
Facility Hours
Call us for daily hours
Schedule Appointment
(615) 222-5500
Why Ascension
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