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Dr. Bassam Helou, MD

General Surgery*
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Bassam Helou, MD

Dr. Bassam Helou, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. Dr. Helou, completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Patients rated Dr. Helou an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Helou works at The Surgical Clinic - TSC Official in Nashville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Helou's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Downtown Nashville
    410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 329-7887

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Tristar Skyline Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

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Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Colostomy
Ascites
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Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagostomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    About Dr. Bassam Helou, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1407864069
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Residency
    Internship
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Internship
    Undergraduate School
    • Vanderbilt University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Bassam Helou, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Helou is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Helou has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Helou works at The Surgical Clinic - TSC Official in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Helou’s profile.

    Dr. Helou has seen patients for Appendicitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Helou on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Helou. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Helou.

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