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Michael F. Vaezi PhD, MD, MS

Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, and Professor of Medicine
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  • 91 ratings
  • 16 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Esophageal Diseases
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    Gastroenterology
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    Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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    Gastrointestinal
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    Nutritional Deficiencies and Weight Loss

Conditions and Treatments

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    Colonoscopy
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    EGD
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    EGD with Bravo Placement
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    EGD with Dilation
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    EGD with Peg Placement
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    Enteroscopy (Push)
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    Esophageal Manometry
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    Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Location

Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

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    English
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    Turkish

Education

  • Masters of Science - Case Western Reserve University, 1983
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1988
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1992
  • Internship - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 1993
  • Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 1995
  • Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic, 1996

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Patient Comments

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Good
January 13, 2023
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Dr. Michael Vaezi is always professional, always caring, always courteous. He knows my condition as a patient, and he considers my condition as he suggests future treatment. I would always give him a "5" rating!
January 7, 2023
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*Dr. Vaezi is the best!
October 26, 2022
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He is an outstanding physician, and he has a caring bedside manner. He listens well and has wise advice. His entire staff is wonderful!!!
October 26, 2022
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Loved *Dr. Vaezi.
October 13, 2022
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*Dr. Vaezi is he kindest most compassionate doctor I have ever seen in my 72 years. He has called me himself at home. Things like this mean so much.
October 7, 2022
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Excellent care, concern and professionalism shown.
October 6, 2022
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This man is absolutely a great doctor.I can now eat again and I am so very grateful.
September 26, 2022
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As stated earlier Dr. Vaezi has healing qualities by way of his warm mannerisms is a plus to his profession.
August 15, 2022
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