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Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD
4.7 (37 Ratings)

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Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD
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Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 50
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.They currently practice at Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Nashville and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Horizon Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center and Tristar Summit Medical Center. Dr. Baxter has experience treating conditions like Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Baxter received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Baxter is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Empyema
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Partial Lung Collapse
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Carotid Artery Disease
Endocarditis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Mediastinoscopy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Administrators
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Nashville
    2400 Patterson St Ste 215, Nashville, TN 37203
  2. 2 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Manchester
    585 Interstate Dr Ste B, Manchester, TN 37355
  3. 3 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Spring Hill
    3001 Reserve Blvd Ste 201, Spring Hill, TN 37174
  4. 4 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Dickson
    111 Highway 70 E Ste D, Dickson, TN 37055
  5. 5 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Hermitage
    5651 Frist Blvd Ste 711, Hermitage, TN 37076
  6. 6 Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Smyrna
    300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 420, Smyrna, TN 37167

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4.7
Based on 37 Reviews
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Jan 24, 2020
Fantastic! Dr. Baxter is a rock Star! she did robotic lung surgery and I was off all pain meds in three to six weeks. Barely knew I had had surgery.
Joe Camp — Jan 24, 2020
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I chose thoracic surgical oncology because it allows me to form a long relationship with my patients. I also feel that it allows me to positively affect their quality of life and for some patients affect cure of their disease process.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Nashville, TN and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1999. She specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Baxter's profile.

Dr. Baxter frequently treats the following conditions: Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Horizon Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center and Tristar Summit Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN

  • Tristar Horizon Medical Center

    111 Highway 70 E, Dickson, TN

  • Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

    200 Stonecrest Blvd, Smyrna, TN

  • Tristar Summit Medical Center

    5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN