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Dr. Rachel Appelbaum, MD

Dr. Rachel Appelbaum, MD

Critical Care Surgery*

Dr. Rachel Appelbaum, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Nashville, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

Practice

1211 Medical Center Dr Nashville, TN 37232

Make an Appointment

(615) 322-4590

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Appelbaum specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Critical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rachel Appelbaum, MD is a critical care surgery specialist in Nashville, TN. She is affiliated with medical facilities Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

  • Critical Care Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of South Florida

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Critical Care Surgery
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Vanderbilt University Medical Center1211 Medical Center Dr Nashville, TN 37232
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center1301 Medical Center Dr Nashville, TN 37232
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Vanderbilt Urology Lebanon1616 W Main St Ste 201B Lebanon, TN 37087
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

    1411 W Baddour Pkwy
    Lebanon, TN 37087
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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