James T Ettien
Surgeon
397 Wallace Rd Suite C414 Nashville TN, 37211About
Dr. James Ettien is a general surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Ettien specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ettien provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1971
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas Carleton Krueger M.D.395 Wallace Rd Nashville TN 37211
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