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Dr. Hugh Houston, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.2 (24)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Hugh Houston, MD

Dr. Hugh Houston, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Louisville and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Houston, completed a residency at University of Cincinnati Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Houston an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Houston works at Nashville Weight Loss Solutions in Nashville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

Dr. Houston's Office Locations

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    Nashville Weight Loss Solutions
    2200 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Obesity
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Hemigastrectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Midwest Health Plan
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.2
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    About Dr. Hugh Houston, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1376593194
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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    Residency
    • University of Cincinnati Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Hugh Houston, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Houston is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Houston works at Nashville Weight Loss Solutions in Nashville, TN. View the full address on Dr. Houston’s profile.

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

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Houston. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Houston.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Houston, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Houston appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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