Cardiology Providers | Athens, TN Cardiologists
Cardiology • Athens, TN
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Athens, TN
Phone
423-374-6571
portal.starr@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 3.7/5 (39)
- Vitals: 4.6/5 (17)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (9)
- Starr Regional Medical Group: 4.8-4.9/5 (75-89)
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and professional care
- takes time to listen to patients
- clear communication of complex health information
- positive outcomes following procedures
Common complaints
- lack of communication regarding practice closures or location changes
- unprofessional demeanor or arrogance from some providers
- difficulty in accessing medical records after a doctor's departure
"Dr. Akhtar performed a heart cath on me. He is professional, personable and very knowledgeable... He listens and takes the time to address my problems. He’s the best in his field!"
— Vitals"I was never notified or sent a letter... I had to scramble to get a new cardiologist, and they have not been able to obtain my records from Dr Tombul. That is why I'm only giving him a one star rating, even though he's a brilliant cardiologist."
— Healthgrades"Dr. Alston is the best... He fixed me up and got me straightened out. I’m glad he’s here."
— Starr Regional Medical GroupSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Deborah Pease, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Athens, TN — Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. Jonathan Burress, DO - Cardiologist in Bristol, TN — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Robert Belt, MD, Cardiologist | Madisonville, TN | WebMD — Jan 1, 2026
- Dr. Nicholas Varunok, MD, Cardiologist | Nashville, TN | WebMD — Nov 19, 2025
- Starr Regional welcomes Alston and Tombul | News | dailypostathenian.com — Jul 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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