IntestinalDiverticulitis near Goodlettsville, TN

Biography: Dr. John D. Valentine has been in practice in the Hendersonville area since 2007. He has offered robotic assisted surgery since 2016. Performing numerous robotic procedures ( 1000 ) including: colon resections, hernia repairs, and gallbladder removal (including single-site gallbladder). This experience has allowed him to train other surgeons new to the robotic system. This surgical approach provides less pain, shorter hospital stay, and a faster recovery for patients.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Taylor, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Hendersonville, TN. He is 61 years old. Dr. Thomas Taylor, MD is affiliated with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Alissa Swearingen is a board-certified general surgeon with over 14 years of experience. She practices at Tristar Skyline Medical Center and St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, both located Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Swearingen chose general surgery as her specially because she enjoys helping patients find curative solutions to their healthcare needs. In those patients that require long-term follow up, she very much enjoys establishing and maintaining those relationships. She enjoys the variety of the specialty as well. Dr. Swearingen earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee health science Center in Memphis, Tennessee and completed her residency in general surgery from Phoenix, integrated surgical residency in Phoenix, Arizona. After residency, Dr. Swearingen return to home city of Nashville to begin her medical practice.

Biography: Dr. Randy Howard, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Hendersonville, TN. He is 56 years old. Dr. Randy Howard, MD is affiliated with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Edward White, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Nashville, TN. He is 51 years old. Dr. Edward White, MD is affiliated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: The Physicians and staff of The Surgical Clinic, PLLC, have been and continue to be committed to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of our healthcare and business operations. We demand of ourselves full compliance with all federal, state and local laws. We are committed to preventing, detecting, and disciplining any unethical behavior.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is a true family business with family values. Our patients are treated with respect in a warm, caring environment. Because we value your time, we do not overbook and we strive to make sure that your surgical care is made as comfortable as possible. You are not a number in our practice and we look forward to taking care of your surgical needs for years to come.

Biography: Dr. Kristin Gaffney, DO is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Hendersonville, TN. She is 44 years old. Dr. Kristin Gaffney, DO is affiliated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center.