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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 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
    The Surgical Clinic PLLC - 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



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    About Dr. Bassam Helou, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1407864069
    NPI Number
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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

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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 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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