The Hypertension Institute brings together the very best state-of-the-art traditional western medicine with natural medicine, functional medicine and metabolic medicine. Here we integrate the whole person‚ mind, body and spirit towards healing and wellness. We educate our patients to be partners in their health care. Your health will be defined as more than the absence of disease, but as truth health and vitality where prevention is the best intervention. “A wise healer uses that which works.”
Hypertension Treatment, Reinvented
Hypertension Institute brings a fresh new wholistic approach to care
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A dedicated
world-class team
The Hypertension Institute was founded in 1995 by Dr. Mark Houston, internist and hypertension and cardiovascular specialist, and Dr. Allen Naftilin, cardiologist and hypertension specialist, at St. Thomas West Hospital and St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. The Hypertension Institute immediately received national acclaim as one of the leading Institutes in the US for the treatment of hypertension and related cardiovascular disorders.
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Publications
All books are available on Amazon as well as from the publishers for bulk orders.
COMING SOON
Fall of 2021
Controlling High Blood through Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Lifestyle and Drugs
What Makes Us Different?
Award Winning Care
J. William Hillman Award for Excellence in Teaching: Vanderbilt Medical School
Harold Harper Award: ACAM 2002
Integrative Medicine Award for Excellence in Teaching July 2010: IFIM
Award Winning Care
The Hypertension Institute is one of a prestigious group of organizations selected by a national committee of experts to be a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence (COSEHC) in the US.
Convenient Location
Located at St. Thomas West Hospital just minutes from downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
USA Today
Most Influential Doctor in both Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Houston named one of America’s Top Physicians in 2008 and 2009.
USA Today
Our staff is equipped with the most sophisticated diagnostic tools available to offer the best patient care.
News & Articles
See the latest news and announcements on hypertension, cardiovascular health, recipes, books, and supplements from the Hypertension Institute of Nashville.
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