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Who is Dr. Avant, Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. George Avant, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Avant completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Avant is fluent in English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch; Flemish, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Malayalam, Panjabi; Punjabi, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, Russian, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avant’s office at (615) 322-3000.
Where did Dr. Avant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc
Is Dr. Avant board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. George Avant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avant speak?
Dr. Avant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Danish
Dutch; Flemish
English
German
Hebrew
Italian
Korean
Malayalam
Panjabi; Punjabi
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
Russian
Tagalog
Tamil
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yoruba
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Avant typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, conditions treated by Dr. George Avant may include:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Celiac Disease
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Excessive Gas
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Please contact Dr. Avant's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Avant typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. George Avant may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Avant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avant accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Avant's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Avant's office located?
What is Dr. Avant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356433767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avant
What is Dr. George Avant's specialty?
Dr. Avant is a Gastroenterologist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. George Avant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Avant is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is George Avant accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. George Avant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Avant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avant's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Avant?
Please contact Dr. Avant's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Avant have?
Dr. George Avant is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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