Sasan R Raissi, MDCardiology in Nashville, TN
Gender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Sasan R Raissi, MD
Sasan Ryan Raissi, MD, is a board-certified, experienced cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart imaging at Ascension Saint Thomas in Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee. He serves as Director of Noninvasive Cardiology and Structural Heart Imaging at Ascension Saint Thomas Heart.
Dr. Raissi oversees tests such as echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and advanced imaging used to diagnose and monitor heart disease without surgery. His goal is to ensure patients receive accurate, high-quality imaging and clear results. He also uses new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to help doctors detect heart conditions earlier and more precisely.
In addition, Dr. Raissi leads the Cardio-Oncology program, working closely with cancer specialists across Middle Tennessee to protect and support heart health in patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Dr. Raissi completed advanced training in cardiovascular imaging at Northwestern University and has the highest level of expertise in multiple heart imaging techniques, including ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and nuclear cardiology.
Dr. Raissi teaches future cardiologists as part of the cardiology fellowship program at the University of Tennessee in Nashville.
Education
Medical Education
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health ServicesFellowship
Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineSt. Louis University Hospital - St. Louis, MOResidency
Good Samaritan HospitalInternship
Good Samaritan HospitalQualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
- Ascension Saint Thomas River Park
- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Certifications
- The American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease