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Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD

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(Julie B. Damp, MD)

(294 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: aortic dissection, cardiac imaging, angina, and more.

2839 Highway 231 North Suite 100
Shelbyville, TN 37160

(931) 685-4492

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice and cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Baptist Memorial Health Care.

Office Locations

1215 21st Avenue South 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-2318

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2839 Highway 231 North Suite 100
Shelbyville, TN 37160

(931) 685-4492

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719 Thompson Lane Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204

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Some issues Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

In 2023, Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD performed more cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	561
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	307
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	97
stress testing	167
ultrasound (sonogram)	435

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	518
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	297
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	81
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	414

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	896
Female	849

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1553
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	211
Less than 65	359

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	427
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	220
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	19
nuclear scan	63
stress testing	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	364

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	641
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1105
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	129
Less than 65	309

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	561
cardioversion	23
doctor visit	261
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	53
stress testing	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	508

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1404
Female	1322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2388
Black	274
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1190
From 75 to 84	698
85 and over	280
Less than 65	558

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	595
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	296
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	28
nuclear scan	66
stress testing	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	529

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	795
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1259
Black	149
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	643
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	131
Less than 65	265

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	597
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	331
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	39
nuclear scan	60
stress testing	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	537

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	824
Female	731

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1350
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	685
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	138
Less than 65	310

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	598
doctor visit	326
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	57
stress testing	87
ultrasound (sonogram)	541

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	934
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1538
Black	167
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	773
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	171
Less than 65	352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	604
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	309
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	37
nuclear scan	53
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	551

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	861
Female	803

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1411
Black	182
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	759
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	155
Less than 65	304

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	423
doctor visit	257
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
minimally invasive procedures	21
nuclear scan	28
stress testing	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	395

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	725
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1156
Black	163
Hispanic	11
Asian	12
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	110
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	515
doctor visit	275
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	32
nuclear scan	44
stress testing	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	471

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1377
Black	148
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	681
From 75 to 84	532
85 and over	144
Less than 65	229

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	638
doctor visit	314
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	35
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	553

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	994
Female	898

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1642
Black	162
Hispanic	20
Asian	16
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	843
From 75 to 84	633
85 and over	186
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

cardiac procedures	548
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	290
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	28
nuclear scan	60
stress testing	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	481

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD.

**Gender**
Male	808
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	153
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	1343
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	433
85 and over	150
Less than 65	286
65 to 74	678

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 294 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-15

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Dr. Damp, Is always amazing

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-19

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Very pleasant provider

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-18

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Very good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-09

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Excellent

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$306 $306

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$306

Biography

Dr. Julie Damp specializes in general practice and cardiology (heart disease) and practices in Nashville, TN and Shelbyville, TN. The average patient rating for Dr. Damp is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include the following: high risk pregnancy, heart valve disease, and angina. She is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Damp has an open panel in Nashville, TN according to Doctor.com. After attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.