Mark Wathen, MD, FACC

Education & Training

Dr. Wathen started the electrophysiology program at Tennessee Heart and Cookeville Regional Medical Center. His sub-specialization is the study of heart rhythms. He is an expert in pacemakers, defibrillators and implanted monitors. Dr. Wathen has performed significant research in these devices and is recognized as a world leader in device treatment of fast and slow rhythms. Dr. Wathen is active in the Eagle Scouts and Boy Scouts as well as an avid golfer. He joined Tennessee Heart in 2010.

Medical degree from the University of Louisville

Internal Medicine Residency at Emory University

Advanced training in Molecular Biology DNA Research

Training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at University of Western Ontario

Merck Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Fellowship in Cardiology at Baylor College

Certifications

IH K08 Clinical Investigator Electrophysiology Award

Benjamin F. Byrd II Medical Student Cardiovascular Research Award

Professional Memberships

Diplomat in the American College of Cardiology