Bassam Helou, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Bassam Helou
Surgicalist
CLINIC LOCATIONS
Downtown Clinic
410 42nd Ave. North | Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37209
TEL 615.329.7887 FAX 615.340.4537
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:00pm
General Surgery
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
Nashville, TN
Residency:
Augusta, GA
General Surgery Blog in Nashville
Ground Breaking GERD Treatment
Most people experience acid reflux every now and then, but if it occurs more than twice a week and is persistent, a doctor may diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is a long-term condition in which acid from the stomach comes into the esophagus, causing...
Common Types of General Surgery Procedures
Whether general surgery or specialized surgery, we have a team of surgeons with a diverse set of skills, specialties, and experience. Due to the many types of conditions that we treat, some of our surgeons treat more specialized conditions, and some have training in...
Gallbladder Disease: Types, Risks, and Treatments
What is Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is a term used for several types of conditions that affect the body’s bile system. This system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. If you're wondering where your gallbladder is, it is located underneath...
What Are the Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack
WHAT IS A GALLBLADDER ATTACK? One of the most painful gastrointestinal problems is gallbladder attacks. These attacks occur when bile and minerals in the gallbladder form small stone-like deposits or gallstones. As a result, the gallbladder tries to pass the stones...
The Comprehensive Overview of Bariatric Surgery Treatment for Obesity
Types of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery There are several ways to accomplish bariatric weight loss surgery. One of the most common bariatric operations is Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery, also known as a gastric bypass. Other surgeries that treat obesity include...
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery & Pancreas Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a tough and severe cancer prognosis. Of all the major cancers, pancreatic has one of the worst survival durations. The survival length of untreated advanced-stage pancreatic cancer is around 3.5 months. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical...