Our Cardiologist make rounds daily for all hospitalized patients. If the patient is an adult, full disclosure of his/her condition is given to the patient - and to others in the family only with the patient's consent.

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

Over 3,000 open heart surgeries have been performed at Methodist since the inception of the program in 1990, and the medical center maintains two surgery suites dedicated solely for open heart procedures. Methodist surgeons are performing two new cardiac surgery techniques, off pump bypass surgery and endoscopic vein harvesting, which lessen trauma to the patient and enhance recovery time. In addition to cardiovascular surgery, Methodist's full line of cardiac services includes a 24-hour chest pain clinic, cardiac stress lab, echo lab, catheterization lab, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program and an award-winning congestive heart failure (CHF) program.

For a detailed fact sheet on the cardiac services offered at Methodist, call the Doctor Finder Health Information Line at (865) 835-4662 or toll-free at 1-800-468-6767. For more information visit Methodist's web site at www.mmcoakridge.com.

When it comes to matters of the heart, Parkway Cardiology Associates and Methodist Medical Center know that education and preventative services can help to reduce risk factors and improve overall heart health. Listed below are just some of the programs available to you.

CPR Training
Classes are available to the public every month.

Exercise and Fitness
50+ Fitness: exercise classes for seniors.
PACE: exercise classes for people with arthritis and mobility challenges.
PUMP: low-impact, high-energy aerobics.

Heart Healthy Cooking Classes
Classes available to the public every month.

Smoking Cessation Classes
New classes starting approximately every 8 weeks.

Smoking Cessation Support Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at Methodist.

Screenings and Program Lectures
Call for information on upcoming opportunities.

Speakers
Speakers are available for your business, church groups or community organization. Call for more information.

Services available with a physician referral

• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program
• Congestive Heart Failure Program