Ashok N. Babu, MD
About
Ashok N. Babu, MD, is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN, who provides acute care, cardiac surgery, and transplantation to patients with heart failure and heart disease. He has a special clinical interest in minimally invasive robotic bypass surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Babu strives to explain in very simple terms what the problem is and how it will be addressed surgically, as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. His ultimate goal is to provide excellence in surgical care both inside and outside of the operating room. When not caring for patients, Ashok enjoys repairing anything that moves, boating on Center Hill Lake, and mountain biking.
Education
- Northwestern University Medical School
- Duke University School of Medicine
- University of Colorado, Thoracic Surgery
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
- University of Colorado School of Medicine
Qualifications
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
- The American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery