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Madison has 1 general surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (100%).
Nearby hospitals in Nashville include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College train healthcare providers in the area.
The consultation includes a review of your symptoms, imaging, and lab results. The surgeon will perform a focused physical exam and discuss whether surgery is recommended, what the procedure involves, risks and benefits, expected recovery time, and alternatives. Many general surgery procedures are now done laparoscopically (small incisions, camera-guided), meaning shorter hospital stays and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
Vanderbilt, TriStar, and Saint Thomas are the three main systems. Your insurance network determines which is most affordable. Vanderbilt is the referral center for complex cases; TriStar and Saint Thomas handle the bulk of routine care.
See a general surgeon for gallbladder problems (gallstones), hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional), appendicitis, breast lumps or biopsies, colon polyps too large for endoscopic removal, skin lesions requiring excision, thyroid nodules requiring surgery, abscesses needing drainage, and any abdominal condition your doctor believes needs surgical evaluation.
Consultation copay: $30-75 · Gallbladder removal: $5,000-15,000 · Hernia repair: $3,000-10,000 · Appendectomy: $5,000-20,000
Madison, Nashville has 1 licensed general surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of general surgeons in Madison, Nashville are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A surgical consultation copay is $40 to $75. Hernia repair costs $3,000 to $7,000 (facility + surgeon). Gallbladder removal runs $5,000 to $12,000. Appendectomy costs $5,000 to $15,000. Actual costs in Madison, Nashville depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Surgical costs involve multiple bills: surgeon fee, anesthesiologist fee, facility fee, pathology, and possibly assistant surgeon. Ask for a bundled estimate in advance. Out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities are a common surprise bill.
Nashville has three main systems: Vanderbilt (academic), TriStar/HCA (for-profit community), and Saint Thomas/Ascension (nonprofit community). Vanderbilt is the referral destination for complex specialty care. For routine primary care and urgent care, TriStar and Saint Thomas both have convenient suburban locations.
Madison has a limited number of general surgeons. You may want to search across Nashville to find providers with the right credentials, availability, and insurance acceptance for your needs.
More than 500 healthcare companies are headquartered in Nashville, including HCA Healthcare (the largest for-profit hospital chain in the US), Community Health Systems, and Envision Healthcare. The industry employs over 300,000 people in the metro area.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is consistently ranked as the top hospital in Tennessee and is the academic referral center for the region. For routine care, TriStar and Saint Thomas hospitals are excellent and often more convenient for suburban residents.
Surgical consultations and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Most surgeries require prior authorization. Verify that both the surgeon and the surgical facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) are in-network. Ambulatory surgery centers often have lower facility fees than hospitals for the same procedure. Ask about total estimated costs including surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees.