Cardiovascular Disease Doctor
Dr. Mark A. Wigger is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in Nashville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels.
As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Mark A. Wigger, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors
include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Cardiovascular Disease Doctors in Nashville, TN
Nephrologist / Renal Doctor
Dr. Mark A. Wigger is a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor in Nashville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the kidney.
As a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor, Mark A. Wigger, MD performs
kidney maintenance and treatment of kidney dysfunctions. Nephrology / Renal Medicine is
a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that studies, diagnoses, and treats kidney dysfunction while preserving optimal kidney health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Nephrologist / Renal Doctors include acid-base disturbances, glomerular diseases (such as glomerulonephritis or the nephrotic syndrome), tubulointerstitial kidney diseases, tubular defects, vasculitis, autoimmune disease, and the effects of toxins on the kidney.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nephrologist / Renal Doctors
include managing hypertension, managing fluids, electrolyte therapy, renal replacement therapy, dialysis, kidney transplantation, plasma exchange, and immunosuppression. Commonly used agents are prednisone, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, everolimus, thymoglobulin and sirolimus. Newer, so-called biologic drugs or monoclonal antibodies.
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Nephrologist Renal Doctors in Nashville, TN
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Dr. Mark A. Wigger is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Nashville, TN
with special training and skill in cardiovascular disease that requires expertise beyond general cardiovascular knowledge.
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Mark A. Wigger, MD performs
diagnostic and surgical procedures to address severe heart dysfunction. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is
a cardiology subspecialty. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists include irregular heartbeat and valvular disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists
include imaging testing, prescription medications, ventricular assist device implantation, and heart transplants.
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiologists in Nashville, TN
Adolescent Medicine Doctor
Dr. Mark A. Wigger is an Adolescent Medicine Doctor in Nashville, TN
with special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults.
As an Adolescent Medicine Doctor, Mark A. Wigger, MD performs
preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is
physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adolescent Medicine Doctors include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Doctors
include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Adolescent Medicine Doctors in Nashville, TN
