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Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD

(Julie B. Damp, MD)

(287 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

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

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

(615) 322-2318

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD is a cardiologist in Nashville, TN specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt Heart and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

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

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Address:

2839 Highway 231 North Suite 100
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Address:

719 Thompson Lane Suite 22100
Nashville, TN 37204

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

“Physician Julie B. Damp reported, "There are multiple observational studies suggesting moderate consumption of alcohol is associated with decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease, including...”—"The health benefits of drinking red wine", Fox News, March 2015

cardiac procedures	510
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	293
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	19
nuclear scan	80
stress testing	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	409

**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

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

cardiac procedures	419
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	216
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	62
stress testing	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	359

**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

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

cardiac procedures	553
cardioversion	22
doctor visit	257
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	24
nuclear scan	52
stress testing	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	503

**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

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

cardiac procedures	587
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	292
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	65
stress testing	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	524

**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

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

cardiac procedures	589
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	327
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	38
nuclear scan	59
stress testing	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	532

**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

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

cardiac procedures	590
doctor visit	322
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	56
stress testing	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	536

**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

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

cardiac procedures	596
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	305
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	52
stress testing	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	546

**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

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

cardiac procedures	415
doctor visit	253
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	27
stress testing	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	390

**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

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

cardiac procedures	1145
doctor visit	585
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	66
nuclear scan	111
stress testing	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	1019

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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 cardiologist in Nashville, TN were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

cardiac procedures	603
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	318
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	30
nuclear scan	62
stress testing	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	536

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	708
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	137
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1176
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	15

**Age**
85 and over	132
75 to 84	360
Less than 65	269
65 to 74	594

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD From 2013 - 2021

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	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

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 Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (2004)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Heart

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julie Boyd Damp, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 287 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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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. Dr. Damp has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Damp include heart valve disease, angina, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). After attending Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt Heart and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).