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Michael Petracek, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Nashville, TN, Williamson Medical Center

MichaelPetracekMD

Thoracic Surgery Nashville, TN

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor and Chairman, Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1979 - 1981
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1979
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1971 - 1973
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1981 - 2022

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Appointments Bolster VUMC’s Missions
    New Appointments Bolster VUMC’s MissionsDecember 14th, 2017
  • Ranking Lauds VUMC’s Cardiac Surgery Program
    Ranking Lauds VUMC’s Cardiac Surgery ProgramNovember 10th, 2016
  • Surgical Option for Form of Hypertension
    Surgical Option for Form of HypertensionNovember 18th, 2014

Hospital Affiliations