New patients may call (615) 703-2580 to make an appointment.

Dr. James McDowell, MD
Telehealth available
About
Dr. James McDowell, MD is a general surgery specialist in Nashville, TN. Dr. McDowell completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He currently practices at The Surgical Clinic and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. He accepts multiple insurance plans, including Medicare. Dr. McDowell is board certified in General Surgery.
Education
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Residency Hospital — 2004
- Vanderbilt University Sch of Med, Internship Hospital — 1999
- University Tx Health Science Center, Medical School — 1998
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Cigna-HealthSpring
- First Health
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- NovaNet
- PHCS
- Private HealthCare Systems
- Signature Health Alliance
- UnitedHealthCare
- USA Managed Care Organization
- WellCare
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Patient Satisfaction
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Surgical 2 year follow up visit.

Frequently Asked Questions
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James McDowell, MD on Sharecare. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McDowell's profile.
Dr. McDowell frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. McDowell's office is located at 410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. McDowell provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. James McDowell, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.
Yes, Dr. James McDowell, MD holds board certifications in General Surgery.
Dr. McDowell has over 24 years of healthcare experience.
There is a star rating of 4.2/5 for Dr. James McDowell, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospital Affiliations
- Tristar Centennial Medical Center
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- Tristar Ashland City Medical Center
Locations
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The Surgical Clinic
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The Surgical Clinic
410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209 Existing Patients: (615) 703-2580
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