James Thomas Griscom III, MD
General & Bariatric Surgery

Dr. James Thomas Griscom III
Bariatric & General Surgeon
CLINIC LOCATIONS
DOWNTOWN CLINIC
410 42nd Avenue | Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37209
TEL 615.329.7887 FAX 615.340.4537
Mon-Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm
SUMMIT CLINIC
660 South Mt. Juliet Road | Suite 230
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
TEL 615.874.9667 FAX 615.871.9682
Mon-Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
SADIS (Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch)
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Band Removal – Adjustment (in-office)
Gastrectomy
General Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Anti-Reflux Surgery
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Colectomy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Exploratory Laparotomy
Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Feeding Tube Placement
Gastrointestinal Malignancy
Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
Hiatal Hernia and Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Lipoma/Mass/Cyst Removal
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Small Bowel Resection
Splenectomy
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
School of Medicine
Greenville, SC
Residency:
General Surgery
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Nashville, TN
Fellowship:
Advanced GI and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Our Lady of the Lake
Baton Rouge LA
Professional Societies:
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. James “Tee” Griscom III
Dr. James “Tee” Griscom III, MD is a general surgeon specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) at The Surgical Clinic in Nashville, TN. With advanced training in complex gastrointestinal surgery, robotic hernia repair, and bariatric procedures, Dr. Griscom is dedicated to providing cutting-edge surgical care tailored to each patient’s needs. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and a current MIS Fellow, Dr. Griscom brings expertise and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Learn more about Dr. Griscom’s journey and achievements in his Alumni Spotlight.
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