Dr. Karla Christian MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2200 Childrens Way 5247 Dot Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Karla Christian is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Christian specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Christian typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Congenital Heart Disease
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