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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee

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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – Parkwest

Hours
  • Doctors Office
Monday 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED

Our Locations

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – Athens

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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee - Athens

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – Lenoir City

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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee - Lenoir City

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – Oneida

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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee - Oneida

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – Parkwest

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Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee - Parkwest

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee – TAVR

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About Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee

At Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee, we specialize in the treatment of conditions that affect your heart. With more than a century of combined medical experience, our expert healthcare team is ready to provide you with excellent care. Our heart care team includes general and interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, structural cardiologists, nurses and physician assistants who have served Knoxville and East Tennessee for more than 35 years.

Our office is conveniently located near Parkwest Medical Center. We also have offices in Athens, Oneida, and Lenoir City. We’re proud to be a member of Covenant Medical Group, the physician practice group of Covenant Health.

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Our team is ready to provide you with the right cardiac care when you need us. We’re accepting new patients. Please note, a referral is required from your doctor.

East Tennessee’s Trusted Choice for Heart and Vascular Care

Your heart is more than a muscle — it’s the lifebeat of your very being. If you experience unusual heart symptoms or a serious cardiac event, you need care you can trust, delivered in a compassionate environment by experienced medical professionals.

As East Tennessee’s leader in cardiac services, Covenant Health Heart Centers provide expert care to more than 107,000 heart patients throughout our region each year. Our network of nine hospitals and 25 cardiology practices offers the latest advances in cardiology, including cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and rehabilitation. 

Conditions Treated


Aneurysm

A balloon-like bulge in an artery. If a bulge stretches the artery too far, the vessel can burst. Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes, but the most serious are those that affect the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body (aorta), the heart’s pumping chamber (ventricle) and arteries that supply blood to the brain.

Angina

A type of chest discomfort caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart. It may be experienced as tightness, heavy pressure, squeezing pain or crushing chest pain. The most common cause of angina is coronary artery disease, which is narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)

Disorders of heart rate or rhythm that include tachycardia (faster-than-normal heartbeat), bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat that may cause palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue and fainting), and atrial fibrillation (rapid, disorganized contractions of the heart’s upper chambers).

Atherosclerosis

The buildup of fatty deposits, or plaques, in the arteries. The narrowing and stiffening of arteries due to plaque buildup can interfere with blood flow, causing pain in oxygen-starved organs. If a plaque in a coronary artery ruptures, it can cause heart attack or stroke.

Cardiology Procedures & Treatments

Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) by studying the heart’s electrical activity. Electrophysiology procedures help pinpoint irregular electrical signals in the heart and restore normal rhythm through interventions. Common examples include:

 

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
  • EP Study (Physicians perform this procedure at Parkwest Medical Center)
  • Catheter Ablation (Physicians perform this procedure at Parkwest Medical Center)
  • Holter Monitoring
  • Event Monitoring/Recording
  • Pacemaker Implantation
Learn more about electrophysiology

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional cardiology involves minimally invasive procedures using catheters to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel conditions without open-heart surgery. These techniques are often used to restore blood flow, repair structural issues or treat valve disorders. Interventional cardiology procedures are performed at Parkwest Medical Center and include:

 

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Interventional Cardiac Stenting
  • Patent Foramen Ovale Closure (PFO)
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Learn more about interventional cardiology

Structural Cardiology

Structural cardiology focuses on diagnosing and treating defects or abnormalities in the heart’s structure, including valves, chambers, and blood vessels. Treatment often involves minimally invasive procedures, such as valve repair or closure of congenital heart defects, to improve heart function and patient outcomes. Structural cardiology procedures are performed at Parkwest Medical Center and include:

 

  • Watchman Procedure
  • MitraClip Procedures
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Learn more about TAVR

Vascular Diagnostics and Interventions

Vascular diagnostics involves tests and treatments to evaluate and address diseases affecting blood vessels, including arteries, veins and lymphatics. These techniques help diagnose conditions like blockages, aneurysms or varicose veins and restore healthy circulation. Vascular diagnostics and procedures are performed at Parkwest Medical Center and include:

 

  • Angiography
  • Atherectomy
  • Thrombectomy
  • Vascular Ultrasound (Duplex or Doppler Studies)
Learn more about vascular services

Patient Information


Patient Forms

Prepare for your visit by filling out these forms ahead of your appointment and bring them with you. This will help us provide you with an efficient visit. Thank you!

Patient Information Form
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Patient Registration Agreement
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Authorization to Release Health Information
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Notice of Privacy Practices
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Visit Reminders

We ask that you please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. Please bring the following items with you to your visit:

  • Your current health insurance information

  • Your current Photo ID

  • Any medications you are currently taking in their original containers or in a list with dosages and times

Please note: In order to provide efficient care for all of our patients, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment if you do not arrive at least 30 minutes early.

Prescription Refills

It’s very important that you request your prescription refills during normal business hours before 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Prescriptions will not be refilled on weekends or holidays.

You can request a refill on the MyCovenantHealth Patient Portal or by calling your pharmacy.

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Referrals & Precertification

Referrals

Insurers often require a physician referral prior to your visit to Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee. As a courtesy to our patients, we will attempt to contact your primary care physician and request a referral. However, it is your responsibility to confirm that a referral has been obtained before you are seen by our providers.

Precertification

If a test or procedure is ordered by a Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee provider, our staff will obtain a necessary precertification on your behalf. Precertification for any tests or procedures ordered by your own primary care physician is the responsibility of your primary care provider’s office.

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