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Dr. John Cleator, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: chest pain, heart attack, heart failure, and more.

3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 430
Nashville, TN 37207

(615) 868-0352

Dr. John Cleator, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Nashville, TN specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. John Cleator, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group and CENTENNIAL HEART LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3443 Dickerson Pike Suite 430
Nashville, TN 37207

Some issues Dr. John Cleator, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	70
inpatient care	57
outpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	55
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	22
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	25
vascular procedures	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	2
catheterization	6
diagnostic procedures	8
hospital care	10
minimally invasive procedures	5
outpatient care	11
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	29
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	35
hospital care	205
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	32
outpatient care	21
vascular procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	52
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	31
catheterization	7
diagnostic procedures	9
hospital care	70
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	6
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	29
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	569
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	207
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	202
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	47
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	896
catheterization	84
diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	602
hospital care	969
inpatient care	970
minimally invasive procedures	119
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	812
vascular procedures	88

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Cleator, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Cleator, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Nashville, TN were ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care, hospital care and cardiac procedures.

angioplasty	22
cardiac procedures	239
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	391
hospital care	282
inpatient care	330
minimally invasive procedures	48
outpatient care	15
stent placement (stenting)	11
stress testing	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	394
vascular procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Cleator, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	25
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Cleator, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Cleator, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	3
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. John Cleator, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1999. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1999)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Cleator, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group

CENTENNIAL HEART LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$22,620 BRILINTA $22,513	FARXIGA $17	$90
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$898 XARELTO $898
Abbott Laboratories	$690 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $397	Vascular $108	CardioMEMS $89	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $53	MitraClip $24	Other $18
Pfizer Inc.	$474 VYNDAQEL $263	ELIQUIS $108	VYNDAMAX $83	$19
Amgen Inc.	$464 Repatha $464
Other	$2,409 Vascular $424	ENTRESTO $215	Lexiscan $161	Impella $132	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $129	Other $1,348

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,150
Food and Beverage	$5,777
Travel and Lodging	$1,618
Education	$8

Biography

Dr. John Cleator's medical specialty is adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Cleator's areas of expertise consist of heart failure, chest pain, and heart attack. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group.

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