Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Clinic in Hopkinsville provides option ...
Cardiology • Hopkinsville, KY
Clinic Type
Cardiology
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Phone
(615) 322-4747
john.howser@vumc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD (for Dr. Richard Jennings): 5.0/5.0 (23 ratings) (22 reviews)
- Vanderbilt Health Official Site (for Dr. Richard Jennings): 4.9/5.0 (634 ratings) (50 comments (combined for provider))
Patients praise
- Thorough and attentive care
- Professional and knowledgeable staff/physicians
- Compassionate and caring approach
- Effective communication and clarity in explanations
- Appreciation for local access to specialized care
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative efficiency (e.g., return calls, scheduling)
- Long wait times for office visits
"Dr. Jennings is very thorough and explains things in an understandable way."
— WebMD patient review"All the nurses and doctors were all very nice. Polite and cordial. Listened to what I had to say about myself and everything."
— VUMC News article featuring patient testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK expands heart and vascular care to hospitals across the state — May 20, 2026
- Renewed Life for Failing Hearts - Vanderbilt Health News — Apr 28, 2026
- Christian County faces shifting healthcare landscape with local merger, new nearby hospitals - Christian County Now — Nov 13, 2025
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center to acquire Tennova for $600 million | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky — Nov 2, 2025
- Vanderbilt Health Acquires Tennova’s Clarksville Hospital and Related Physician Clinics From Community Health Systems | Newswise — Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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