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Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD

Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Baptist Health Hardin and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. Dr. Pointer, completed a residency at Vanderbilt University. Patients rated Dr. Pointer an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Pointer works at Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. in Nashville, TN with other offices in Murfreesboro, 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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Dr. Pointer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nashville Gastroenterology and Hepatology PC
    330 Wallace Rd Ste 103, Nashville, TN 37211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 832-5530
  2. 2
    Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 400, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 396-6800
  3. 3
    Lab Plus LLC
    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 396-4100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
  • Tristar Summit Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park
  • Baptist Health Hardin
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

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Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteopenia
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Overweight
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Pollen Allergy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Urinary Incontinence
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Yeast Infections
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1518300607
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Vanderbilt University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Morehouse School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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