Dr. Amber Edwards
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr. Amber Edwards is a cardiac surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Episode # 18 • 30 Dec 2025
The Role of Minimally Invasive Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Modern Cardiology Practice
From sternotomy to software, the booming field of robotic cardiac surgery is bringing new minimally invasive treatment approaches to well-traveled cardiology conditions. This week on the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Amber Edwards, a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon from Ascension St. Thomas in Nashville, shares her expertise in robotic cardiac surgery with host and Tennessee neighbor Dr. Hady Lichaa. The two physicians discuss the growth and technical advancements within robotic cardiac surgery, including the burgeoning field of hybrid revascularization.
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Amber M. Edwards, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, TN. She delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. She starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Edwards works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. She attended East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine, and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, and is certified through The American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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