Saint Thomas West Hospital (Nashville, Tenn.).
Surgeons have been providing cardiac care at Saint Thomas West Hospital more than 40 years, and the hospital was the first in Middle Tennessee to earn the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for cardiac ventricular assist device destination therapy. In 2013, Saint Thomas West Hospital was recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics. The hospital was also recognized as a top 50 hospital for cardiac care by CareChex in 2014. In addition, Saint Thomas West Hospital is a Blue Distinction Center for cardiac care.
