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Dr. James McDowell, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (57)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. James McDowell, MD

Dr. James McDowell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University Tx Health Science Center and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. McDowell, completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. McDowell an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. McDowell works at The Surgical Clinic - TSC Official in Nashville, TN. 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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    Downtown Nashville
    410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3
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    Based on 57 ratings
    Patient Ratings (57)
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    Nov 08, 2022
    He put a lap band in 13 years ago. Begin to give me trouble and bless his heart he took it out. Thank you so much Dr McDowell.
    Elizabeth Dean — Nov 08, 2022
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    About Dr. James McDowell, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1437156270
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Tx Health Science Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

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

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

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

    57 patients have reviewed Dr. McDowell. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McDowell.

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