Tjuan L. Overly, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor

4.9/5 (181 ratings) 42 comments

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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

181 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

  • How likely is it that you would recommend this provider to a friend or family

    4.9

42 Patient Reviews

My husband has asked that become Dr Overly patient because he was so satisfied with the care I was provided.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Dr. Overly is a very genuine man . He saved my life and I fly from 4 states away from home to see Dr. Overly, God our Father placed Dr.Overly before me, I wasn't expected to live 3 months without a transplant. 7 years later I'm still alive ,I'm truly blessed to have Dr.Overly as my specialist, if he moved to the moon I too would move. Thank You for what you have done so I can have a good quality of life, I am eternally Grateful
5.0
October 24, 2024
Courteous, professional and caring
5.0
October 24, 2024
This person is knowledgeable and really cares for the patient
5.0
October 24, 2024
DR Overly was great.
5.0
October 21, 2024
Great doctor
5.0
October 14, 2024
My physician was very thorough and explained everything to me that I had questions about.
4.9
October 10, 2024
Tjuan is excellent. He makes me feel extremely confident about my health. Who doesn't like that feeling.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Been very pleased with Dr Overly thru the years.
5.0
September 27, 2024
The treatment has been good.
4.8
September 20, 2024
Excellent
5.0
September 20, 2024
Thankful for the concern that was shown for my well being .
5.0
September 6, 2024
Was satisfied with my appointment
5.0
September 6, 2024
Very professional have up most confidence
5.0
September 6, 2024
Dr. Overly is professional, knowledgeable, & complete kind & warm.
5.0
August 23, 2024
GOOD
5.0
August 9, 2024
I liked doctor very much
5.0
July 25, 2024
Physician was very friendly, Took his time with me, hearing all my concerns, clearly explaining things to me.
4.3
July 2, 2024
Dr. Overly is an excellent physician.
5.0
July 1, 2024
I like Dr. Overly alot. He is very personable and knowledgeable
4.5
June 20, 2024
Dr. Overly was caring, heard my concerns and explain everything to me.
5.0
June 20, 2024
I have been extremely satisfied with Dr. Overly's care for more than 10 years.
5.0
June 20, 2024
I love Dr. Overlay. I believe he knows his stuff and I feel he cares.
5.0
June 11, 2024
Good experience
5.0
June 11, 2024
We'd seen 2 other cardiologists, none explained as easily as Dr. Overly. We felt so confident in him from start to finish.
5.0
June 4, 2024
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Overly. He explains things very well, is always very positive, and expresses a real concern for me as a patient. Excellent!!
5.0
May 31, 2024
Dr. Overly is always wonderful and very knowledgeable. He has an awesome bedside manner. I would recommend him to anyone. The man who did the echo was wonderful, too. I think his name was Tom. Super nice guy.
5.0
May 5, 2024
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