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Richard A. Pierce MD, PhD, FACS

Associate Professor of Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

About Richard A. Pierce

Areas of Expertise

  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • General Surgery
  • Hernias (Inguinal, Ventral, Incision)
  • Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery
  • Sports Hernia/Athletic Pubalgia
  • Surgical Endoscopy

Location

Vanderbilt General Surgery
2111 Belcourt Avenue, Suite 103
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Virginia, 2001
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Virginia, 2002
  • Research Fellowship - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, 2007
  • Residency - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, 2009
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

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. Pierce has always been a kind, friendly, informative and professional doctor. I appreciate the way he asks and answers questions. I always feel reassured and at ease when talking it through with Dr. Pierce.
December 27, 2023
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Excellent
December 12, 2023
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Have yet to have any problem at Vanderbilt or with the staff.
November 28, 2023
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Doctor Pierce is easy to talk to and he is excellent in taking care of his patients
October 8, 2023
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A very good Doctor
October 8, 2023
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Dr Pierce really makes me comfortable talking to him at my level. He is very personable and takes time, doesn't rush me. Talks to me like a friend instead of doctor. Makes me feel confident in him and his abilities.
September 27, 2023
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Dr. Pierce was outstanding in all respects
August 28, 2023
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Highly informative visit, very high quality of care provided
July 25, 2023
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Excellent
July 23, 2023
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