Megan R. Rahmlow, MD is a neurologist.
Jamie P. Dwyer, Jr., MD is a nephrologist renal practitioner.
Kamran Idrees, MD is a surgical oncologist who practices surgical oncology and surgery.
Tobias B. Limperg, MD is a gynecologist who practices gynecology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Mckinley B. Heflin, MD is a hospital medicine doctor / hospitalist who practices hospital medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
Bassel Abou-Khalil, MD is a clinical neurophysiologist who practices clinical neurophysiology and neurology.
Chirayu Shah, MD is a diagnostic radiologist who practices diagnostic radiology and nuclear radiology.
Tiffany L. Brainerd, MD is an anesthesiologist who practices anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology.
Jonathan M. Lehman, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist who practices medical oncology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Eunice Y. Huang, MD is a pediatric surgeon.
Edward F. Cherney, MD is an ophthalmologist.
Warren Taylor, MD is a psychiatrist who practices psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.
Erin J. Kelley, AuD is an audiologist.
Christina E. Bailey, MD is a surgical oncologist.
Katherine E. McDonell, MD is a neurologist who practices neurology and behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry.
Neil Woodward, PhD is a neuropsychologist.
Brooke A. Malloy, DPT is a physical therapist.
Mary Koziura, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a family nurse practitioner who practices family nurse practice, nursing (registered nurse), and primary care medicine.
Robert J. Mahoney, MD is a diagnostic radiologist.
Michael J. Noto, MD, PhD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, student in an organized health care education/training program, critical care medicine, and primary care medicine.
Clifford Freeman, MD is an emergency medicine practitioner who practices emergency medicine and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Eric R. Briggs, MD is an anesthesiologist.
Rene H. Gifford, PhD is an audiologist.
Christopher P. Henson, DO is a critical care medicine anesthesiologist who practices critical care medicine anesthesiology, student in an organized health care education/training program, and anesthesiology.
Luis E. Rosas-Vidal, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist who practices psychiatry and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Tyler E. Ames, DMD is a general practice dentist who practices general practice dentistry and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Yaa A. Kumah-Crystal, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist.
William G. Davis, MD is an anesthesiologist.
Aleksandra Polic, MD is an obstetrician & gynecologist who practices obstetrics & gynecology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Michael C. Topf, MD is an otolaryngologist.
Harold N. Lovvorn, III, MD is a pediatric surgeon.
Cori Van Gorkom, MD is a pediatric anesthesiologist who practices pediatric anesthesiology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Laura C. Kennedy, MD, PhD is a hematologist & oncologist.
Eric N. Brown, MD, PhD is a glaucoma ophthalmologist who practices glaucoma ophthalmology and ophthalmology.
Ravinder R. Manda, MD is a cardiovascular disease practitioner.
Charlotte M. Brown, MD is a hospital medicine doctor / hospitalist who practices hospital medicine and pediatrics.
David E. Marcovitz, MD is a psychiatrist.
William M. Petrie, MD is a psychiatrist who practices psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry.
Stacy M. Stark, DO is a physiatrist.
Natalie Spradlin, MD is a hematologist & oncologist who practices hematology & oncology, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
Alaina M. Davis, MPH, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist who practices pediatric rheumatology, student in an organized health care education/training program, and pediatrics.
Daniel Moore, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist who practices pediatric endocrinology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Donna Seger, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine and primary care medicine.
Matthew W. Semler, MD, MSCI is a pulmonary disease practitioner who practices pulmonary disease medicine, student in an organized health care education/training program, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
Stephen M. Engstrom, MD is an orthopedic surgeon.
John Pendy, Jr., MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, student in an organized health care education/training program, and primary care medicine.
Laveil M. Allen, MD is a diagnostic radiologist who practices diagnostic radiology, general practice, student in an organized health care education/training program, and primary care medicine.
Kevin M. Maquiling, MD is a cardiovascular disease practitioner.
Richard L. Martin, III, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, student in an organized health care education/training program, and primary care medicine.
Julie Rezk, DMD is a dentist.
Chelsea Fechter, MD is an obstetrician & gynecologist who practices obstetrics & gynecology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Bret A. Mettler, MD is a pediatric cardiologist who practices pediatric cardiology and thoracic / cardiothoracic vascular surgery.
Cristina Salmon Echanique, MD is a pulmonary disease practitioner who practices pulmonary disease medicine, student in an organized health care education/training program, primary care medicine, and internal medicine.
Mariah P. Smith, MD is an addiction psychiatrist who practices addiction psychiatry and psychiatry.
Lisa R. Young, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist who practices pediatric pulmonology, pulmonary disease medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and primary care medicine.
Lindsey E. Zamora, MD is an obstetrician & gynecologist.
Douglass B. Clayton, MD is a pediatric urologist who practices pediatric urology and urology.
Alan S. Boyd, MD is a dermatologist.
Benjamin Johnston, MD is an otolaryngologist who practices otolaryngology, student in an organized health care education/training program, and pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat).
Mark W. Newton, MD is a pediatric anesthesiologist who practices pediatric anesthesiology and anesthesiology.
Amit Parulekar, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, primary care medicine, pulmonary disease medicine, and critical care medicine.
William Cooper, MPH, MD is a pediatrician.
Naimisha Marneni, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine, primary care medicine, and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Derrick Sowder, MD is a speech-language pathologist.
Eric Shinohara, MD is a radiation oncology radiologist.
John Pietsch, MD is a pediatric surgeon.
David Bichell, MD is a thoracic surgeon (cardiothoracic vascular surgeon) who practices thoracic / cardiothoracic vascular surgery and cardiovascular disease medicine.
Christian Rosas Salazar, MPH, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist who practices pediatric pulmonology and pediatrics.
Maya K. Neeley, MD is a pediatrician who practices pediatrics, emergency pediatrics, and hospital medicine.
Michael S. Golinko, FAAP, MD, FACS, MA is a plastic surgeon.
Sharon M. Karp, RN, CPNP, PhD, MSN is a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Rizwan Hamid, MD, PhD is a clinical geneticist (m.d.).
Bradley W. Freeman, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist who practices child & adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry & neurology, and psychiatry.
Patrick R. Holmes, MD is a pediatric cardiologist who practices pediatric cardiology and pediatrics.
Michael S. Wolf, MD is a pediatric critical care practitioner who practices pediatric critical care medicine and pediatrics.
Scott A. Smith, MD, PhD is an infectious disease practitioner who practices infectious disease medicine and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Abby S. Taylor, MD is a pediatric urologist who practices pediatric urology and surgery.
Tamasyn Nelson Aksoy, DO is a pediatrician.
Salyka Sengsayadeth, MD is a hematologist & oncologist who practices hematology & oncology, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
Heather Kreth, PsyD is a clinical child & adolescent psychologist who practices clinical child & adolescent psychology and psychology.
Joseph R. Sikon, MD is an emergency medicine practitioner who practices emergency medicine and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Billy Copeland, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine and primary care medicine.
Kimberly Vera, MD is a pediatric cardiologist.
Etoi Garrison, MD is a maternal & fetal medicine obstetrician & gynecologist who practices maternal & fetal medicine obstetrics & gynecology, obstetrics & gynecology, and gynecology.
William J. Sullivan, MD is a physiatrist.
Amy M. Reed, MD is a urologist who practices urology, general practice, student in an organized health care education/training program, and primary care medicine.
Sara Van Driest, MD, PhD is a pediatrician who practices pediatrics and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Andrea N. Lambert, MD is a pediatric cardiologist who practices pediatric cardiology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Kevin M. Motz, MD is an otolaryngologist.
John C. Wellons, III, MD is a neurosurgeon.
Mack G. Goldberg, MD is an obstetrician & gynecologist who practices obstetrics & gynecology and student in an organized health care education/training program.
Melissa E. Danko, MD is a pediatric surgeon.
Brian I. Rini, MD is a hematologist & oncologist.
Kelly L. Mishra, MD is an anesthesiologist.
Kareem Tawfik, MD is an otologist & neurotologist.
Rebecca W. Anderson, MD, MS is a hospital medicine doctor / hospitalist who practices hospital medicine, internal medicine, and primary care medicine.
Richard Ho, MD is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist who practices pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics.
Richard Peek, MD is a gastroenterologist.
Kristen N. Trickett, MD is a pediatrician.
Peter Liu, MD is an internal medicine practitioner who practices internal medicine and primary care medicine.

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Vanderbilt Medical Group has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since August 06, 2015 and its NPI number is 1104202761 (certified on 08/06/2015).

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Internal Medicine

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Internal Medicine practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Internists specialize in puzzling medical problems and in the ongoing care of chronic illnesses. Internists also specialize in preventing disease by promoting health, and are trained to manage multisystem disease conditions that single-organ-disease specialists may not be trained to address. Internal Medicine Doctors at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment therapies for diseases and disorders in adult patients. Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on study, prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of short and long term multi-organ conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Internal Medicine practices include cold and flu, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and chronic lung disease. Internists generally act as personal physicians and often develop long-term relationships with their patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Internal Medicine practices include medical history reviews, physical exams, blood tests, scans, and other diagnostic tests, as well as specialist referrals. Internists may choose to practice only in the hospital, only in an outpatient clinic, or in both.

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine Doctors in Nashville, TN

Podiatry

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Podiatry practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatry is a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Podiatry practices include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatry practices include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and ankle surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot and ankle disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Podiatrists in Nashville, TN

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating problems related to the hard and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws (the upper jaw is called the maxilla). Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform exams, diagnostic tests, then dental surgery. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practices include erupted wisdom teeth, facial injury, obstructive sleep apnea, head, neck, and oral cancer, cleft lip/palate, cranial deformity, misaligned jaws and teeth, as well as temporomandibular joint disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery practices include dental implant surgery, wisdom teeth management, treatment of facial injury trauma, facial cosmetic surgery, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, head, neck, and oral cancer treatment, dental and soft tissue surgery, corrective cleft lip/ palate, jaw, and craniofacial surgery.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.

Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons in Nashville, TN

Psychiatry

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Psychiatry practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatry practices include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Psychiatrists in Nashville, TN

Neurology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Neurology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in studying, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Neurologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform diagnostic tests and a wide variety of neurological and cognitive treatments for a range of neurological disorders. Neurology is the branch of biology that studies, assesses, and treats the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of the nervous system. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Neurology practices include coordination problems, muscle weakness, sensation changes, confusion, dizziness, cluster headaches, migraines, seizure disorders like epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, encephalitis, meningitis, brain abscesses, neurodegenerative disorders like Lou Gehrig's disease and Alzheimer's, as well as spinal cord inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neurology practices include lumbar puncture, tensilon test, EEG, CT scan, MRI scan, PET scan, angiography, and sleep studies for diagnosis, then the presciption of physiotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, pain management, medication and/or lifestyle changes.

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Neurologists in Nashville, TN

Pediatrics

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Pediatrics practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. Pediatricians at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Pediatrics practices include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatrics practices include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Pediatricians in Nashville, TN

Otolaryngology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Otolaryngology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases. Otolaryngologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Otolaryngology practices include hearing imbalance, allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction, hoarseness, GERD, infections, throat tumors, vocal cord disorders, enlarged thyroid glands, Grave's disease, head and neck cancers, sleep apnea, facial trauma, cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, and facial paralysis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngology practices include treatment of allergy using medication, immunotherapy; surgery on the face, neck or ear for cosmetic, functional, or reconstructive purposes; treating or removing tumors of the head and neck, including the nose and throat; managing throat disorders; treating ear infections, tumors, and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance; attending to ENT diseases in children, including congenital abnormalities and developmental delays; as well as managing nose and sinus dysfunctions.

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngologists in Nashville, TN

Orthopedic Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Orthopedic Surgery practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatments and diagnostics of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Orthopedic Surgeons at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform non-surgical and surgical treatments of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions. Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery that treats musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders both surgically and nonsurgically. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Orthopedic Surgery practices include sports injuries, back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis, bone tumors, carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries, club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia, orthopaedic trauma, limb lengthening, Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries, as well as osteoporosis and arthritis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Surgery practices include knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy, shoulder arthroscopy and decompression, carpal tunnel release, knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty, removal of support implant, knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee replacement, repair of femoral neck fracture, repair of trochanteric fracture, debridement of skin/muscle/bone/fracture, knee arthroscopy repair of both meniscis, hip replacement, shoulder arthroscopy/distal clavicle excision, repair of rotator cuff tendon, repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, laminectomy, repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), shoulder arthroscopy and debridement, lumbar spinal fusion, repair fracture of the distal part of radius, low back intervertebral disc surgery, incise finger tendon sheath, repair of ankle fracture (fibula), repair of femoral shaft fracture, and repair of trochanteric fracture.

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic Surgeons in Nashville, TN

Ophthalmology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Ophthalmology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, prescribing medications and performing eye surgery. Ophthalmologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform eye exams, vision care, eye disease diagnosis and treatment, and eye surgery. Ophthalmology is the diagnosis and treatment of all eye and visual ailments including vision services (glasses and contacts) and surgery, as well as the prevention of medical eye disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Ophthalmology practices include amblyopia (lazy eye), astigmatism, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, eye cancer, glaucoma, hyperopia, macular degeneration, myopia, presbyopia, retinal detachment, strabismus, and uveitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ophthalmology practices include eye exams, blepharoplasty, intraoccular lens, laser eye surgery, and photodynamic therapy.

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmologists in Nashville, TN

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Obstetrics & Gynecology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing. Obstetricians & Gynecologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Obstetrics & Gynecology practices include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetrics & Gynecology practices include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Obstetricians Gynecologists in Nashville, TN

Family Medicine

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Family Medicine practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family-centric healthcare. Family Medicine Doctors at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform medical history analysis, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide variety of dysfunctions, conditions, and injuries. Family Medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the medical care of the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Medicine practices include cold and flu, asthma and allergies, ear and eye infections, yeast infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, nutritional imbalance, stress and depression, muscle tears and sprains, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Medicine practices include annual exams, immunizations, medication refills, hormone level testing, cardiovascular testing, pap smears and genital exams, specialist referrals, and patient education.

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Family Medicine Doctors in Nashville, TN

Emergency Medicine

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Emergency Medicine practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in addressing urgent illnesses and injuries in patients of all ages. Emergency Medicine Doctors at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform in trauma centers, intensive care units, and emergency rooms. Emergency Medicine is the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions that require immediate attention. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Emergency Medicine practices include severe injuries, trauma, sepsis, burns, acute coronary syndrome, poisoning, heart attack, and stroke. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Medicine practices include CPR, ECG, projection radiography, CT scan, x-ray, blood testing, suturing, inserting chest tubs, setting bones, and admitting patients into hospitals.

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine Doctors in Nashville, TN

Anesthesiology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is an Anesthesiology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in safely delivering acute and chronic pain relief through numbing and sedation. Anesthesiologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform general anesthesia and regional anesthetics. Anesthesiology is the field of medicine that controls pain during invasive procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Anesthesiology practices include sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, labor, and surgery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anesthesiology practices include pre-procedure evaluations, anesthesia delivery, patient monitoring, and recovery assistance.

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiologists in Nashville, TN

Transplant Surgery

Transplant Surgeons in Nashville, TN

Diagnostic Radiology

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Diagnostic Radiology practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing diseases and injuries with imaging technology. Diagnostic Radiologists at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform imaging with x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, or radiation in order to diagnose disorders or dysfunctions in tissues and bones. Diagnostic Radiology is a field of medicine that applies imaging technology to diagnose disease and dysfunction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Diagnostic Radiology practices include bone fractures, bronchitis, heart disease, kidney stones, cirrhosis, and benign or cancerous tumors. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Diagnostic Radiology practices include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests, computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, mammographies, fluoroscopies, nuclear stress tests, positron emission tomographies (PET), and bone density scans (DEXA).

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Diagnostic Radiologists in Nashville, TN

Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Group is a Surgery practice in Nashville, TN with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing surgical procedures within a wide variety of specialties. Surgeons at Vanderbilt Medical Group perform surgical operations to prevent or remedy illness, injury, or dysfunction relating to patient anatomy. Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical operations performed as emergency or elective procedures. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Surgery practices include appendicitis, heart disease, pancreatitis, traumatic injury, cancer, congenital birth defect, oral disease or dysfunction, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, chronic back, neck, or joint pain, chronic sinus infection, brain disorders, and eye injury or illness. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgery practices include laboratory testing, surgical procedures, post-operative care, patient education, anesthesia administration, and pre-and post-operative medication prescription.

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgeons in Nashville, TN