The Vanderbilt Division of General Surgery performs a broad range of general surgical procedures covering the broad field of general surgery including breast, abdominal and hernia surgical procedures. There is special concentration in minimally invasive surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and the abdominal solid organs.
Our Surgical Centers
Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Weight Loss
The Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Weight Loss in 2011 evaluated 540 new morbidly obese patients, and 751 patients attended the Center-s informational seminar, which is now available online. Surgical Weight Loss surgeons perform laparoscopic and robotic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band procedures and gastric sleeve procedures. The center also provides many patient-oriented services, including a preoperative information seminar on bariatric surgery, several patient support groups, and access to trained psychologists and nutritionists. Learn More >>
Vanderbilt Colon and Rectal Surgery
The Colon and Rectal Surgery Program at Vanderbilt is the fastest growing colon and rectal surgery practice in middle Tennessee. Surgeons treat the full-spectrum of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, working collaboratively with a team of gastroenterologists, endoscopists and experts from the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The Colon and Rectal Surgery Program also initiated and coordinates the Hereditary Colon Cancer Registry, which gathers critical information on patients and their family members who have either had colorectal cancer or are at risk of developing the disease. This registry enables physicians and surgeons to better understand the nature of hereditary colorectal cancer, ultimately leading to improved treatment options. Learn More >>
Vanderbilt General Surgery Clinic
The General Surgery Clinic at Vanderbilt provides expert, customized, patient care. We provide a full range of general surgical procedures, with a focus on simple and complex hernia repair, anti-reflux surgery, and gallbladder disease. Our team includes fellowship-trained surgeons, specialized nurse practitioners, and outstanding nurses working together to ensure the highest quality care in the most patient-centric manner.