Health Care

Arslan Shaukat, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing at Tennessee Heart & Vascular, located in Nashville, TN. Dr.Shaukat specializes in various cardiovascular diseases as well as procedures related to coronary artery disease. He completed his internal medicine university at Indiana University, followed by cardiology fellowship and University of Kansas and Interventional cardiology fellowship at Minneapolis Heart Institute.

Brian Butera, MD is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology and heart surgery at Tennessee Heart & Vascular in Hendersonville. Dr. Butera developed an interest in the medical field because of his father, an emergency medicine physician, and chose to focus on cardiology and interventional cardiology because he appreciates the role research plays in treatment decisions and the how this specialty is continually evolving. He is committed to developing long-term relationships with patients and puts an emphasis on their goals when creating a plan of care. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Butera through our website.

Dr. Jung Lee joined Tennessee Heart in 2001, and he is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Specializing in cardiology, Dr. Lee treats a wide range of heart conditions, including ablations, arrhythmias, connective tissue disorders, heart disease, heart failure and hypertension. His priority is his patients’ wellbeing, and he considers it a privilege to take care of each of his patients. Dr. Lee is Co-Director of the Nuclear Cardiology Program at the Tennessee Heart and Vascular Institute. He speaks fluent Korean and is accepting telehealth appointments.

"Kevin Coy, MD is a board-certified cardiologist practicing at Tennessee Heart & Vascular, located in Nashville, TN."

Dr. Nicholas Lippolis is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He treats a wide range of conditions, including acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), atherosclerosis, heart disease, heart failure, hypertension and pulmonary embolism. Dr. Lippolis strives to put his patients at ease, taking the time to explain their condition in terms they can understand. He wants to thank his patients for continuing to trust him, and he considers it an honor and privilege to serve the community. Dr. Lippolis is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and The Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging. He accepts telehealth appointments.

Paul Kudelko II, DO, joined Tennessee Heart and Vascular Institute in 2013. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Kudelko treats a variety of conditions, including acute myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, hypertension as well as myocarditis and cardiomyopathy. His approach to patient care prioritizes communication. Dr. Kudelko would like to thank his patients for trusting him, and he considers it a privilege to care for them. He accepts telehealth appointments.

Dr. Rick Koch is originally from Massachusetts and is board certified in cardiovascular disease and nuclear medicine. He is passionate about partnering with patients to maximize quality of life and longevity. Dr. Koch specializes in cardiology and treats a large variety of heart diseases and disorders. His approach to medicine includes prevention, nutrition, lifestyle modification and cardiovascular imaging. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his three sons, outdoor sporting activities, all things music and Boston sports. Dr. Koch accepts telehealth appointments.

Tennessee Heart and Vascular - Hendersonville offers diagnostic testing and treatment for patients who need in-depth cardiovascular care. We offer constant heart monitoring, 24-hour on-call support and collaborative care with nutrition, pharmacy and social services. Other services include treatment of related conditions such as anemia and COPD, weekly outpatient assessment and urgent evaluation to decrease emergency room (ER) visits. Call us or visit our website to learn more.

Dr. Toug Tanavin is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and cardiologist practicing at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. He specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, and treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Tanavin provides care for patients with heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and coronary artery disease. He has experience performing aortic ballooning and stenting procedures, as well as a variety of diagnostic procedures to help prevent and treat heart disease. His personalized approach to care empowers his patients to help make decisions in their medical treatment plan. To learn more about Dr. Tanavin, our other providers or our practice, please call us.

Dr. Tracy Callister formed Tennessee Heart in Hendersonville in 1984 and has provided cardiac care to many Nashville-area hospitals during that time. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Callister treats a wide range of heart diseases and disorders, including angina pectoris, arrhythmias, hypertension and pulmonary embolisms. He is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of computerized tomography (CT), having been trained well beyond the ACC requirements for all levels. Dr. Callister speaks fluent Swedish, Danish and Finnish. He accepts telehealth appointments.