3 Best Gastroenterologists in Nashville, TN

“Dr. Brett C. Inglis graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and did his fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He delivers in-hospital acute and office-based care for critical and chronic GI conditions for adults to all ages. Dr. Inglis has a particular interest in liver diseases, and he strives to let each patient know that he cares for their health. He will work hard to diagnose and treat their GI symptoms. Dr. Brett C. Inglis provides detailed and informative explanations at every step of their procedure, ensuring their comfort and understanding. He practices at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, which cares for everyone with dignity and respect.”

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“Dr. Howard R. Mertz practices all aspects of gastroenterology, including endoscopic ultrasound and inflammatory bowel disease. He obtained his doctor of medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Howard completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He finished his gastroenterology fellowship at UCLA in 1991 and was a member of the UCLA faculty as an assistant professor until 1994. He is Tennessee's most experienced endoscopic ultrasonographer, with a caseload of over 14,000 and over 5,000 fine-needle biopsies. He has been a partner of Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists since 2003 and is a past president of the Tennessee Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (TnSGE). He has authored 36 original articles, 10 book chapters, and written 7 review articles, including Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the New England Journal of Medicine. Make a call to get an appointment from Dr. Howard R. Mertz.”

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“Dr. Ira E. Stein graduated from the University of Tennessee at Memphis and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa. He did his Internship at Vanderbilt University and a Fellowship at the University of South Florida. He is affiliated with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, TriStar Horizon Medical Center, and TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He provides comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of digestive health issues. His vast knowledge and ability encompass managing complicated situations, including esophageal disorders, hernias, gastrointestinal (GI) obstructions, and GI cancers. He goes above and beyond to offer exceptional gastrointestinal care to patients across the Nashville region with his unwavering commitment. Dr. Ira E. Stein offers telehealth appointments to make you comfortable.”

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