Tjuan L. Overly, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor

4.9/5 (168 ratings) 23 comments

Enjoys music and is a former member of the world renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers.

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About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

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For Dr. Overly, the greatest satisfaction originates in the interpersonal relationships and trust that develop in patients for whom I provide care. Dr. Overly and his wife, Sara, a nurse practitioner, live in Knoxville. In his leisure time, Dr. Overly enjoys reading, playing basketball and tennis, traveling with his wife and cheering for University of Kentucky Wildcats.

Clinical Focus:
Carotid Artery Disease, Complex Coronary Interventions, PFO, ASD closure, Valvular Heart Disease, TAVR, MitraClip, Venous Disease

Specialties:
Interventional Cardiology

Education & Credentials

Medical School

Medical School University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, 1999

Internships

Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, 2003

Fellowships

Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio, 2006 Interventional Cardiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Ohio, 2008

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology)

Organizations & Societies

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions American Society of Nuclear Cardiology American College of Cardiology Association of Black Cardiologists

Publications

Improved outcomes associated with the use of shock protocols: Updates from the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative., Basir MB, Kapur NK, Patel K, Salam MA, Schreiber T, Kaki A, Hanson I, Almany S, Timmis S, Dixon S, Kolski B, Todd J, Senter S, Marso S, Lasorda D, Wilkins C, Lalonde T, Attallah A, Larkin T, Dupont A, Marshall J, Patel N, Overly T, Green M, Tehrani B, Truesdell AG, Sharma R, Akhtar Y, McRae T 3rd, O'Neill B, Finley J, Rahman A, Foster M, Askari R, Goldsweig A, Martin S, Bharadwaj A, Khuddus M, Caputo C, Korpas D, Cawich I, McAllister D, Blank N, Alraies MC, Fisher R, Khandelwal A, Alaswad K, Lemor A, Johnson T, Hacala M, O'Neill WW; National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative Investigators., Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions., 2019 Apr 25. [Epub ahead of print]. 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..

Where I See Patients

University Cardiology

1940 Alcoa HighwayBuilding E, Suite 310Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-544-2800

Fax: 865-544-6812

Directions
UHS Cardiology

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

168 ratings

4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this provider

    4.9

  • Provider explained things clearly

    4.9

  • Provider showed concern

    4.9

  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9

23 Patient Reviews

Dr Overly has always been professional and compassionate with my care.
5.0
April 19, 2024
Dr Overly is the best!
5.0
April 18, 2024
Dr was to the point answer all my questions.
5.0
April 17, 2024
Good communication
5.0
April 11, 2024
I feel very fortunate to receive such good care!
5.0
March 27, 2024
Dr. Overly was very clear in explaining the problem and proposed treatment, and thoroughly answered all my questions. And he's very friendly while doing that.
5.0
February 15, 2024
Dr. Overly told me the results of my EKG. He was very friendly and asked if I had any questions.
5.0
January 19, 2024
Dr Overly was so wonderful! He was up to speed on [...] case gave us more information that the previous 2 cardiologists we've seen. He even got the device that he'd be using & explained the whole procedure. Very thankful to have gotten in with him!
5.0
January 11, 2024
I love my heart doctor!!! Dr. Overly is the best!!!
5.0
January 6, 2024
Great
5.0
January 5, 2024
GOOD
5.0
December 29, 2023
Very comfortable with my Dr. Listens well, asks good questions and asks my opinion.
5.0
December 22, 2023
Dr Overly is a very nice and caring doctor.
5.0
December 21, 2023
[...] Dr. Overly has a great bedside manner & cared for my needs. It was very hard for his office staff to return my calls in a timely manner. I had to call multiple times.
4.3
December 5, 2023
[...] Dr. Overly has always been and continues to be kind, caring and willing to take the time to discuss any issues or concerns that I have. He listens and helps me understand/resolve any questions I have.
5.0
December 5, 2023
Nothing negative!!
5.0
November 17, 2023
Dr. Overly is the best!
5.0
October 18, 2023
No problems.
5.0
September 21, 2023
Very good.
4.3
August 28, 2023
Best doctor there
5.0
August 3, 2023
Dr. Overly was very pleasant from the time he entered the room until he left. As I answered his questions, he was already planning what he would do to take care of my reaction to the meds I was given with my last heart cath.
5.0
July 24, 2023
Dr. Overay is friendly, and very good about caring for my heart condition.
5.0
July 17, 2023
Very Helpful
5.0
June 7, 2023