John A. Boskind, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Dr. John Boskind
Board Certified General Surgeon
CLINIC LOCATIONS
Mt. Juliet Clinic
660 S. 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
Laparoscopic & Robotic Procedures
Cancer Procedures
Lipoma & Cyst Excision
Skin Cancer Excision
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, California
Residency:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, California
Professional SOCIETIES:
Fellow American College of Surgeons
Associates:
Rachel Deffendall, FNP-BC
General Surgeon in Nashville
General Surgery Blog in Nashville
Appendicitis: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore and When Surgery Is Needed
Medically reviewed by Bassam Helou, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic The appendix is a 3 to 4-inch organ located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The appendix helps fight harmful germs and supports the immune system by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria...
Robotic vs. Traditional Surgery: What is the Difference?
Medically reviewed by John Valentine, M.D. • The Surgical Clinic Traditional surgery, also known as “open” surgery, requires an incision long enough for the surgeon to use hand-held instruments. The area being worked on is in the direct vision of the surgeon. This...
What Is Hypothyroidism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and When to See a Doctor
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