Cardiology
Award-Winning cardiac care – ready when you need us
Williamson Health is an award-winning leader in preventative and interventional cardiac services – from monitoring and evaluating risk to identifying blockages and placing stents.
Our cardiologists provide exceptional, compassionate care for every patient, and most specialize in distinct areas of cardiology, allowing them to provide even more focused expertise.
Williamson Health's state-of-the-art cardiology department includes:
- Expertise in prevention, intervention and heart failure
- Evidence-based chest pain program
- 2 state-of-the-art heart catheterization labs
- New electrophysiology (EP) lab
- Cardiac stress testing
- Accredited cardiac rehab program
- Pulmonary rehab program
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Heart Attack Center
As part of our historic expansion and renovation project, Williamson Health added a new electrophysiology (EP) lab to our premier cardiology facilities to better serve our Williamson County neighbors.
"It’s so wonderful to know that in Williamson County, we have such an elite team of people that really provide top-notch care. We’re just so thankful.”
KAREN P.
Love Your Heart, Know Your Risk Coronary Calcium Screening
In recognition of American Heart Month, Williamson Health - a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services including cardiac care - is proud to offer a special "Love Your Heart. Know Your Risk" coronary calcium heart screening throughout the month of February.
A coronary calcium screening checks for plaque buildup in the coronary arteries and can help determine an individual’s risk for heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Williamson Health will offer this scan to adults, including asymptomatic community members with an average risk of heart disease for a $50 self-pay fee.
The Details:
- When: The Month of February
- Price: $50 (Self-pay)
- Location: Williamson Health Imaging (First Floor at Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee)
- To Schedule: Call (615) 435-5361
"It was a $50 test, and I would have paid $1 million because it saved my life."
-Mark Harless, Williamson County Resident
“This scan could be a great Valetine’s Day gift for someone you love, especially if they have a family history of heart disease or risk factors for heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or obesity. Fifty percent of people have their first symptom of having coronary disease be a heart attack. This simple, affordable test can identify the presence of heart artery disease in five minutes.”
-Dr. Britten Young, Cardiologist
Primary Heart Attack Center
As a Primary Heart Attack Center – certified by The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association – Williamson Medical Center is equipped to rapidly assess, diagnose and treat patients experiencing heart attacks, ensuring timely intervention and optimized outcomes. The designation signifies Williamson Medical Center as a leader in cardiac care thanks to its ability to deliver evidence-based care in accordance with the latest guidelines, resulting in improved survival rates and better long-term prognosis for heart attack patients.
Emergency Cardiac Services
In addition to our preventative, interventional and rehab services, Williamson Health is here for you in an emergency.
Our advanced technology and expertise allow us to move quickly when every second counts. Williamson Health's highly advanced emergency medical services (EMS) team can assess for a heart attack through electrocardiogram and digitally transmit those results to the Emergency Department. A board-certified physician can then read the results and determine the best course of treatment – often before the patient even arrives at Williamson Medical Center.
If you believe you're having a heart attack, don’t wait to get help – and don't try to drive yourself to the hospital. Call 911 for immediate treatment.
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Williamson Health is a leader in providing interventional cardiology to patients having heart attacks. Cardiac catheterization is used to detect and evaluate conditions of the heart. Catheter-based intervention offers patients shorter hospital stays, reduced recovery time without the pain of the large incision and minimal surgical scarring. The procedure also reduces the risks and recovery time found in traditional surgical approaches.
Cardiac Stress Testing
Cardiac stress testing is a process to test the capacity of the heart and detect blockages. A series of tests compares a patient’s resting heart rate and the heart rate under duress to determine the amount of physical activity the heart can endure.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation program uses physical exercise and education to help patients regain an optimal level of physical, mental and social well-being. Click here to learn more.
Cardiology at Williamson Health
- Williamson Medical Center
4321 Carothers Parkway
Franklin, TN 37067 - (615) 435-5000
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