About Dr. Christopher N. Conley
Dr. Christopher N. Conley is a cardiologist with advanced training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, the branch of cardiology focused on abnormal electrical activity and heart rhythm disorders.
He currently practices with TriStar Tennessee Heart and Vascular and is associated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. TriStar Health announced in February 2025 that Dr. Conley, along with other Skyline cardiologists, had joined Tennessee Heart and Vascular as the cardiovascular group expanded its services in the Nashville region.
His clinical background includes evaluation and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms as well as broader cardiovascular disease. Current professional information lists additional practice locations across Middle Tennessee and an active clinical connection with High Point, North Carolina.
Patients looking for other heart specialists can browse the Doctiplus Cardiology directory.
Focus Areas
- Atrial fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Pacemaker evaluation
- Pacemaker implantation and management
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator care
- Heart rhythm monitoring
- Syncope and unexplained fainting
- Cardiovascular disease
- Long-term rhythm management
Heart rhythm disorders occur when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat do not function normally. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides patient information about arrhythmias, including symptoms, diagnosis, and established treatment approaches.
The American Heart Association also provides patient education about atrial fibrillation, a common rhythm disorder that can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke in some patients.
Cardiac Electrophysiology and Patient Care Approach
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology concerned specifically with the heart’s electrical system.
Patients may be referred to an electrophysiologist because of an irregular heartbeat, recurrent palpitations, unexplained fainting, an unusually fast or slow heart rate, or a known arrhythmia that requires more specialized management.
Evaluation can involve an ECG, ambulatory heart monitoring, echocardiography, laboratory testing, implanted rhythm monitors, or electrophysiology studies depending on the symptoms and suspected condition.
Dr. Conley’s current NPI classification specifically identifies Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology as his primary specialization. Medicare-related procedure records have also included pacemaker and defibrillator monitoring, rhythm monitoring, and implanted cardiac-device management.
Treatment can include medication, rhythm monitoring, catheter-based procedures, or implantation and management of cardiac devices depending on the diagnosis.
Heart Rhythm Devices and Monitoring
Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators are used for selected heart rhythm disorders.
A pacemaker can help maintain an appropriate heart rate when the heart’s natural electrical system produces a rhythm that is too slow or unreliable. Implantable defibrillators can monitor for certain dangerous ventricular rhythms and provide treatment when appropriate.
Cardiac devices require continued follow-up because battery status, lead function, recorded rhythm events, and device programming may need periodic review.
Dr. Conley’s electrophysiology background includes experience with implanted rhythm devices and remote cardiac monitoring.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Conley earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in 1997.
He completed Internal Medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center from 1997 through 2000.
He remained at Wake Forest for a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship from 2000 through 2003, followed by an additional Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship from 2003 through 2004.
Professional records list certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
His National Provider Identifier is 1427079946, and his Tennessee medical license listed in the NPI record is MD38738.
Practice Information
Dr. Conley currently practices with TriStar Tennessee Heart and Vascular, including its cardiovascular practice at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. The AMA also lists current practice addresses in Nashville, Hermitage, Goodlettsville, and Clarksville, Tennessee, along with High Point, North Carolina.
Patients should confirm the most appropriate office, current appointment availability, insurance participation, referral requirements, and whether their consultation requires general cardiology or electrophysiology services before scheduling.
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