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Timothy M. Geiger MD, MMHC

Chief, Division of General Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery, Deputy Chief Surgical Quality for Section of Surgical Sciences, and Medical Director, Surgery Patient Care Center
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  • 96 ratings
  • 13 comments
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About Timothy M. Geiger

Areas of Expertise

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    Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
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    Colon and Rectal Surgery
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    Gastroenterology
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    General Surgery
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    Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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    Surgical Oncology

Location

Vanderbilt Colon and Rectal Surgery
1211 21st Avenue South, Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37212

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Missouri Columbia, 2004
  • Residency - University of Missouri- Columbia, 2009
  • Fellowship - Lahey Clinic, 2010
  • Management in Health Care

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2010
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2011

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
*Dr. Geiger is very nice, always cheerful & kind. I've nothing but good things to say to him.
March 5, 2021
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*Dr. Geiger is very knowledgeable & kind. Has an excellent bedside manner. I will continue to recommend his services.
December 11, 2020
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Great.
December 7, 2020
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*Dr. Geiger is one of the best in providing information to the patient. Gets the patient involved in the discussion.
October 5, 2020
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Was very pleased with *Dr. Geiger. She took plenty of time with us. He explained everything to us. He showed us my scans and explained what he planned to do.
October 5, 2020
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*Dr. Timothy M. Geiger was very thorough with my care. He took the time to listen and explained my condition very well.
September 24, 2020
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Explained things so about treatment. I did not know before. I like that.
September 16, 2020
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Explains well, listens to my related health questions, asks good, detailed questions so I can provide accurate info.
August 12, 2020
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Excellent, very professional yes personable. We just love Dr. Geiger. He is the best all around.
May 23, 2020
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