Phone: (615) 322-2318
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:
Why Choose Vanderbilt
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The Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is one of only a few such programs in Tennessee. We seek to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for children and families with cardiomyopathy. Our clinic offers comprehensive cardiovascular screening, including advanced cardiac MRI, exercise testing, ambulatory ECG monitoring, and comprehensive genetic testing. Our cardiologists are trained and board-certified in pediatric cardiology. Our specialists have additional expertise in heart failure, heart transplantation, advanced cardiovascular imaging, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, structural catheter-based intervention, and cardiac surgery.
Aarti Dalal, DO – Director of Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Associate Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology
David W. Bearl, MD, MA – Medical Director of Pediatric Heart Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device Support
David Bichell, MD – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Nhue Do, MD – Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Frank Fish, MD – Pediatric Electrophysiology
Prince Kannankeril, MD – Pediatric Electrophysiology
George Nicholson, MD – Interventional Cardiology
Jonathan H. Soslow, MD, MSCI – Advanced Cardiac Imaging
David Parra, MD – Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Katherine Anderson, ScM, CGC – Genetic Counselor
Kendra Bristow, RN – Cardiomyopathy Nurse
Elise Lowe, LMSW – Social Work
RoseMarie Hissam – Scheduling
Nashville, TN is a southern metropolis, located at the center of the state, along the Cumberland River. Its most popular nickname is “Music City,” and Nashville lives up to its reputation, as home to the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Johnny Cash Museum, among many others. The first commercial radio station in the U.S. to receive an FM license was Nashville’s WSM, and its announcer, David Cobb, is credited with calling Nashville “Music City.” The downtown area called “The District” is a neighborhood filled with bars and musical performances, including the famous honky tonks and Broadway. The city was founded on Christmas Eve in 1779, and it has experienced massive population growth in recent years. Oprah Winfrey was a student at Tennessee State University when she became the first African-American female news anchor at Nashville’s WLAC-TV; it was her first job on television.
Visitmusiccity.com describes the weather as follows: “Nashville typically enjoys a mild and pleasant climate with only a few days of the year having either very hot or very cold conditions. Most of the city’s rain is confined to the spring months, but a shower throughout the year is not unusual.” Visit their website for more details on seasonal trends, temperature, and precipitation. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.
To learn the basics for Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Center’s HCM Program patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Nashville, TN. The Center of Excellence is located on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Campus, between the Midtown and Edgehill neighborhoods, southwest of Downtown Nashville. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
Specialized Accommodations:
- Pinson Hospital Hospitality House
- Low-cost medical housing for families of patients receiving critical care, including transplants. Requires referral from a social worker.
- Approved stop for Patient Transport Van.
- Ronald McDonald House
- The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville is to keep families close by providing essential resources and a “home-away-from-home” for families of critically ill children receiving inpatient or outpatient medical care at Nashville area hospitals.
- Families must be referred by a social worker at the local Nashville-area hospital. A referral is not a reservation. RMHC of Nashville staff makes room assignments based on room availability, severity of diagnosis, and distance traveled.
- Approved stop for Patient Transport Van.
A few items of note:
- Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Center’s Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program is located at 1215 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37232. The office is on the 5th floor of the Medical Center East, South Tower.
- Vanderbilt University Hospital is located at 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232.
- Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is located at 2200 Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37232.
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- All Star Medical & Home Accessibility (615-258-7969)
- “Provides medical equipment rentals to those located within the middle Tennessee area.”
- Williams Medical Supply, Inc. (615-327-4931)
- Supplying durable medical equipment to the Nashville area for more than 50 years.
- Cloud of Goods
- A well-reviewed national franchise that offers rental options for scooters, wheelchairs, hospital beds, other medical equipment, and much more.
- All Star Medical & Home Accessibility (615-258-7969)
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Nashville, TN (excluding taxes) in 2024 is: $233 from February 1st through June 30th, $210 from July 1st through August 31st, $237 from September 1st through November 30th; and $187 from December 1st through January 31st. To find the best deals on hotels that don’t offer a COE discount, check the Offers or Specials page of the hotel website.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwntn), an IHG Hotel (615-327-4707)
3-star hotel; COE discount is 12% off the daily rate, and it includes free parking (which is a savings of over $30 per day). Connecting rooms are available but can't be guaranteed. King rooms have a lounge chair. There is a fridge and a microwave in every room. The hotel is located across the street from Centennial Park/Parthenon. A free shuttle service operates within a select area of the hotel, including Downtown Nashville and Vanderbilt University; it runs from 7:00 am-11:45 pm, and they recommend guests speak with front desk staff for more details on service and availability. The hotel's restaurant, The Commodore Grille, is a historic Music City venue that has hosted truly legendary names in music since its opening in the 1970s. In addition to serving breakfast and dinner daily, the restaurant continues its tradition by hosting live local music nightly. Paid self-parking and valet parking are available on site.
- COE Discount available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Hotel Shuttle
- Self-parking Available On Site (paid)
- Valet Parking Available On Site
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt (615-383-7490)
2-star hotel; COE discount is 10% off the nightly rate; to book, call central reservations at 833-324-1485, and ask for the "Vanderbilt" rate. All Single Queen and Kings rooms have reclining chairs. All rooms have a full kitchen (minus an oven). Free self-parking is available on site. There are no connecting rooms. This hotel is a Patient Transport Van shuttle stop for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) on weekdays; go to the lobby 20 minutes before you need the van, and the front desk will call the shuttle for you.
- COE Discount Available
- Recliner Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Self-Parking Available On Site (free)
- VUMC Patient Transport Van Shuttle Stop
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel (615-320-1700)
4-star hotel; The COE discount is the "Vanderbilt Medical" rate, and it varies by date; you may need to provide documentation of your medical appointment. Connecting rooms are available but cannot be guaranteed. Some rooms have a sofa or reclining chair; reclining chairs are available to be delivered to any room, upon request. There is a mini fridge in every room, and microwaves are available upon request, based on availability. The hotel offers a Courtesy Car through their valet service; the driver can take you to your destination of choice within a 3-mile radius (excluding Nissan Stadium and other large concert venues); this service is weather dependent. Please connect with the Front Desk for hours of availability. Paid parking and valet parking are available on site. Avis Car Rental is also on site.
- COE Discount Available
- Recliner Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Hotel Courtesy Shuttle
- Self-Parking Available On Site (paid)
- Valet Parking Available On Site
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt (615-340-8000)
3-star hotel; The COE discount rate is $179/night plus tax. Connecting rooms (King to Double Queen) are available and based on availability. Every room has a full kitchen and a pull-out sofa. A hotel courtesy shuttle travels anywhere in a 2-mile radius, including Vanderbilt Medical Center, Hospital, and University; it is available on demand from 6:00 am-10:45 pm. Paid parking is available on site.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Hotel Shuttle
- Self-Parking Available On Site (paid)
- Valet Parking Available On Site
- Google Top 10 Reviews
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the Nashville area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties near Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Center, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
ADA Accessible Nashville Gem with 4th Night Free
Average review (1-5): 4.69
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Tranquil Riverside Studio Minutes From Downtown
Average review (1-5): 4.93
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
WestWood Shed #3 • Accessible Suite • Berry Hill
Average review (1-5): 4.95
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
Green Hills Getaway – Shopping and Dining District
Average review (1-5): 4.92
- House
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Pets allowed
Sonder at Village 21 | Furnished Apartments
Average review (1-5): 4.2
- Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units
- Accessible studio apartment available
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- Sonder members receive a 10% discount
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
