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19 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Gunter, Trauma Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Oliver Gunter, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Gunter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunter’s office at (615) 322-3000.
Is Dr. Gunter board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Oliver Gunter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gunter speak?
Dr. Gunter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gunter typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Gunter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gunter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gunter typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Oliver Gunter may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Gunter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gunter accept my insurance?
Dr. Gunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gunter accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Gunter in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Gunter's office located?
Dr. Oliver Gunter's Primary Practice
1301 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Gunter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235167388.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunter
What is Dr. Oliver Gunter's specialty?
Dr. Gunter is a Trauma Surgeon near Nashville, TN.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Oliver Gunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gunter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 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
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Oliver Gunter accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Oliver Gunter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oliver Gunter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gunter's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oliver Gunter?
Please contact Dr. Gunter's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Oliver Gunter have?
Dr. Oliver Gunter is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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