
Alison L Bailey MD FACC, FASPC, FAACVPR
Heart Failure & Transplantation, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Critical Care
Chief, Centennial Heart at Parkridge
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2339 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37404
Phone+1 423-508-6773
Fax+1 423-508-6744
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Summary
- Alison Bailey, MD, is a cardiologist based in Chattanooga, TN. She specializes in Heart Failure & Transplantation, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Cardiac Critical Care. Dr. Bailey obtained her medical degree and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Her employment track shows experience as an Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Director, and Physician at various institutions. She has published widely in her field, with her papers getting cited by other publications multiple times. Dr. Bailey has also received numerous honors and awards including being appointed as the Governor from Tennessee Chapter, American College of Cardiology in 2018.
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Cardiology, Chief Fellow, 2007 - 2008
University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008
University of Kentucky College of MedicineChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 2001, MD
University of KentuckyBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1997
University of KentuckyBA, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1997
Clay County High SchoolDiploma, 1992
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2004 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2015 - 2026
WV State Medical License 2025 - 2026
AL State Medical License 2025 - 2025
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease- National Board of EchocardiographyDiplomate - Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Governor Tennessee Chapter, American College of Cardiology, 2018
- Participant, Leadership Academy American College of Cardiology
- Internal Medicine Resident Teaching Award 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Worsening Heart Failure.Alison L Bailey, Nilay Sutaria
The Medical Clinics of North America. 2025-11-01 - Racial Disparities in Real-World Outcomes of Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction.Onyinye Ugoala, Ugochukwu Ebubechukwu, Anderson Anuforo, Chukwuemelie Okeke, Hassan Tariq
European Heart Journal. Quality of Care & Clinical Outcomes. 2025-08-26 - 19 citationsPractical Guidance for Hemodynamic Assessment by Right Heart Catheterization in Management of Heart Failure.Navin Rajagopalan, Barry A Borlaug, Alison L Bailey, Peter M Eckman, Maya Guglin
JACC. Heart Failure. 2024-07-01
Journal Articles
- A Practical ECG Criterion to Unmask Left Accessory AV Connections in Patients with Subtle Pre-ExcitationThompson JJ, Shah J, Charnigo R, Tackett A, Darrat YH, Bailey A, Delisle B, Kakavand B, Biase LD, Natale A, Morales G, Elayi CS, J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 1/20/2015
- Rhabdomyolysis precipitated by possible interaction of ticagrelor with high-dose atorvastatinKido K, Wheeler MB, Seratnahaei A, Bailey A, Bain JA, J Am Pharm Assoc, 1/1/2015
- Cathepsin D activity and PlGF ratio is associated with echocardiographic cardiac dysfunction in preeclampsiaPearce CF, Dhaliwal GS, Keihanian M, Mast S, Pollack RI, O'Brien JM, Hansen WF, Curry TE, Bailey AL, Pregnancy Hypertens, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Multiparity is a Risk Factor for Atrial FibrillationScantlebury D, Pearce C, Bailey AL, Society for Maternal-fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2014
- Speckle Tracking for Cardiac Strain is Associated with Preeclampsia SeverityPearce C, Dhaliwal G, Keihanian M, Mast SH, Epstein RI, O'Brien JM, Hansen W, Bailey AL, Society for Maternal-fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
- Heart Rate Recovery in Healthy-Weight and Obese Children Following a Maximal Graded Exercise TestEasley EA, Black SW, Bailey AL, Lennie T, Bradley KD, Clase JL, American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- More than Exercise: The Case for the Comprehensive Lifestyle Center2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
- Cardiac Rehab and Beyond2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
- Engage @ACC.19 Studio: FIT Jeopardy I2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
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Press Mentions
ACC CardiaCast: How to Incorporate Lifestyle Modifications to Prevent HFDecember 4th, 2025
ACCEL Lite: ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2025: HF with Clyde Yancy MD, MSc, MACCDecember 4th, 2025
New Program Aims to Educate Clinicians on the Latest Advances in Heart Failure TreatmentOctober 6th, 2025- Join now to see all
Committees
- Co-Chair, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Education Committee 2012 - 2015
- Board Member, American Heart Association, Great Rivers Affiliate 2012 - 2015
- Member, Kentucky Million Hearts Collaborative 2012 - 2015
- Member, American College of Cardiology, Kentucky Chapter, Annual Program Planning Committee 2011 - 2015
- Councilor, American College of Cardiology, Kentucky Chapter 2011 - 2015
- Co-Chair, American College of Cardiology Annual Program Committee, Exercise and Sports Cardiology Section 2011 - 2013
- Member, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Education Committee 2010 - 2012
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary RehabilitationFellow
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