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Karla G. Christian MD

Associate Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Professor of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, and Director of Pediatric Resident Education
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
  • Pediatric Heart Transplant
  • Pediatric Surgery

Location

Vanderbilt Pediatric Heart Institute
2200 Children's Way, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Washington, 1985
  • Internship - University of Washington Medical Center, 1986
  • Residency - University of Washington Medical Center, 1987
  • Fellowship - University of Washington Medical Center, 1988
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1991
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1995
  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2012