Jerry J Crook, MD
Cardiology
About
Job Title
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology; Chief of Staff, UT Medical Center
Gender
Male
Contact Info
Primary Location
UHS Cardiology
1940 Alcoa Highway, Suite E-310
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 544-2800
Fax: (865) 544-6812
Honors, Societies & Professional Organizations
Honors:
- London Award for Outstanding Teaching, UT Medical Center, 2013
- Volunteer Faculty Award for Teaching, UT Medical Center, 2012
Background
Clinical Interests:
Echocardiography, TEE, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology
Personal Interests:
Dr. Crook is most satisfied in his work when he makes a connection with patients and their families. He believes strong, long-term relationships are key to a patient's successful healing and recovery. In his spare time, Dr. Crook enjoys spending time with his family, coaching youth basketball, playing golf and cheering on the Tennessee Vols.
Education & Training
Schools:
- Vanderbilt University School of Law, Nashville, TN, 1995
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 2003
Internships:
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Residencies:
- Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 2006
Fellowships:
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 2009
Certifications:
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Publications
Papers:
- Septic thrombophlebitis causing pulmonary valve endocarditis and septic pulmonary emboli: A rare and troublesome trifecta., Lakkakula VM, Perkel DA, Crook JJ, Overly TL., Journal of Cardiology & Clinical Research., 2016 Sep;4(6):1076..
