Hady T Lichaa MD FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI
Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Endovascular Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Faculty in the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at the University of Tennessee Nashville program.
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1840 Medical Center PkwyMurfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone+1 615-817-5028
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Summary
- Hady Lichaa, MD, is a cardiologist based in Murfreesboro, TN, specializing in interventional cardiology, peripheral endovascular interventional cardiology, and vascular medicine. Dr. Lichaa completed extensive medical training at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, with a fellowship focused on cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Currently serving as an interventional cardiologist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Dr. Lichaa has held previous roles at Cleveland Medical Clinic and as a medical director and adjunct clinical professor. With expertise in hypertension, left heart catheterization, holter monitoring, and stress echocardiography, Dr. Lichaa has contributed to multiple publications in cardiovascular medicine. Recognized as an Associate Professor of Medicine and a Core Cardiology Faculty member at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Lichaa has also been honored with the title of Fellow from the Society of Vascular Medicine and awarded for presenting complex cases in interventional cardiology.
Clinical Expertise
- Cardiology, Peripheral vascular disease, Cardiac critical care, Nuclear cardiology, Peripheral endovascular interventional cardiology, Transthoracic echocardiography, Percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty, Visceral angioplasty, Pulmonary embolism, Pacemaker implantation, Nuclear stress testing, IVC filter placement, Coronary atherectomy, Holter monitoring, Peripheral atherectomy, Transesophageal echocardiography, Transcatheter thrombolysis, Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy, Stress echocardiography, Venous thromboembolism, Exercise stress testing, Peripheral angioplasty, Venous angioplasty, Iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Deep vein thrombosis, Coronary stent placement, May-Thurner syndrome, Renal hypertension, Hypertension, Interventional cardiology, Endovascular coiling, Left heart catheterization
Education & Training
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship, Interventional Cardiology, 2011 - 2012
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2011- Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2008
- Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
St Joseph's University Medical SchoolClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2015 - 2027
MS State Medical License 2012 - 2016
NJ State Medical License 2009 - 2013
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2010
American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Cardiovascular Disease- National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Interventional Cardiology
ABVM (American Board of Vascular Medicine)ABVM Endovascular Medicine certification- Board Certification in Nuclear Cardiology
- Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Associate Professor of Medicine University of Tennessee Nashville
- Abstract reviewer for the American college of Cardiology 2022 National Meeting American College of Cardiology, 2021
- Cardiology Faculty University of Tennessee - Nashville Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program, 2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Clinical outcomes in patients with hypertension and renal artery stenosis across age categories.Amith Seri, Bilal Hussain, Vikas Aggarwal, Mamas A Mamas, Hady Lichaa
Current Problems in Cardiology. 2026-10-01 - Current state of carotid artery interventions: Clinical trial results and real-world challenges.Hady Lichaa, Sameh Sayfo, Herbert D Aronow
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases. 2026-09-08 - Entrectinib-related Myocarditis Causing a Triangular QRS-ST-T Waveform Electrocardiographic Pattern: A Case Report.William Dean, James Dean 2nd, Hady Lichaa, Christopher Wilbert
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine. 2026-08-01
Journal Articles
- Modified Coronary Pharmaco-Mechanical Thrombectomy TechniqueLichaa, H, JSCAI Volume 1, Issue 2, 100028, 4/2022
- Percutaneous axillary artery access for lithoplasty of a heavily calcified iliac artery chronic total occlusion.Lichaa, H, JSCAI. 2022 Feb 4; 1(1), 3/2022
- Intravascular Ultrasound Use for Iliac Vein InterventionsLichaa Hady, Lakhter Vladimir, Mohan Jay, Kerrigan Jimmy, Secemsky Eric, Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports, 9/29/2021
Abstracts/Posters
- EuroPCR’s Got Talent: Right Heart Catheterization Right from the anatomical snuffboxLichaa Hady, EuroPCR Got Talent, Paris - France, 5/18/2021
- Pulmonary artery intervention for submassive pulmonary embolism from a convenient and safe arm superficial venous accessHady Lichaa, Trans-Catheter Therapeutics 2020, Virtual, 10/15/2020
- Superficial right arm venous access for endovascular treatment of right submassive Pulmonary Embolism.Lichaa Hady, Trans-Catheter Therapeutics 2020 meeting, Virtual, 10/14/2020
Lectures
- Lower extremity distal embolization.SCAI 2022 meeting - Atlanta - GA - 5/20/2022
- Radial to Renal techniqueEuroPCR meeting - Paris - France - 5/17/2022
- Percutaneous Axillary Access For Endovascular Iliac Artery Revascularization, Including CO2 Angiography, IVUS Based Re-Entry and Lithoplasty, In The Setting Of Bilater...Trans-Catheter Therapeutics 2021 Meeting - Orlando - Florida - 11/5/2021
Other
- Lichaa, H. Non crossable mid right coronary artery Best CHIP (Complex Higher Risk Indicated Procedure) case submission award Cardiovascular Research Foundation CHIP me...Hady Lichaa, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI
https://www.tctmd.com/slide/non-crossable-mid-rca
CHIP 2019 (Miami, FL) - 1/26/2019
Authored Content
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump chapter - The 5 min ICU ConsultJanuary 2012
Press Mentions
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Adds New Heart Device to Cardiac ProgramFebruary 6th, 2023- Dr. Lichaa Sit Downs: Dr. Vladimir Lakhter on CTEPH Interventions – Part 2January 25th, 2023
- Cardio Round-up: Inappropriate Oral Anticoagulation Doses, Post-Systolic Shortening in CAD; And More Cardiology ResearchMarch 4th, 2022
Committees
- Member, American College of Cardiology Early Career Committee 2020 - Present
- Voting member, Ascension Saint Thomas Heart Interventional council 2019 - Present
- Committee Member, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Continuous Medical Education Oversight Committee 2021 - 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsFellow
- Society of Vascular MedicineFellow
- CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) Global SocietyMember
Other Languages
- French, Arabic
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