Mariana Chavez, MD

Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery

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Dr. Mariana Chavez

General Surgeon

CLINIC LOCATIONS

DOWNTOWN CLINIC

356 24th Avenue N | Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37023
TEL 615.329.7887 FAX 615.340.4537
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm

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Summit Clinic

660 S. Mt. Juliet Road | Suite 230
Mt Juliet, TN 37122
TEL 615.329.7887 FAX 615.340.4537
First + Third Mondays 7:30am – 12:00pm

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HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Centennial Medical Center

CANCER PROCEDURES

Bile Duct Surgery
Bile Duct Injury Repair
Complex Bile Duct Resection
Cholangiocarcinoma
Duodenal Surgery
Duodenal Tumors
Duodenal Ulcers
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Liver Cancer
Liver Tumors and Cysts
Liver Surgery
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreas Cancer
Pancreas Tumors and Cysts
Pancreas Surgery
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
Whipple Procedure

GENERAL SURGERY

Advanced Laparoscopy
Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder Tumors
Gallbladder Stones
Gallbladder Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Splenectomy

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Medical School:

Central University of Venezuela

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Internship:

University of Texas,
Health Science Center at Houston

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Residency:

University of Tennessee,
Health Science Center at Memphis

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Fellowship:

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Professional Societies:

American Board of Surgery

Spanish & English Speaking

Dr. Chavez is equipped to meet the needs of both English and Spanish speaking patients.

What is HPB Surgery?

HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgery treats diseases of the gallbladder, iver, pancreas and bile ducts. Due to the complexity of HPB surgery, only a specialized general surgeon who has been trained can perform these types of procedures.

Dr. Mariana Chavez is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases of the liver bile duct, gallbladder and pancreas. Dr. Chavez specializes in minimally-invasive approaches including laparoscopic, robotic and endoscopic techniques.

LEARN MORE

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Tumors

These types of cancers are relatively rare but when found can require extensive general surgery to treat.

Liver Tumors

Tumors of the liver can be either primary liver cancers or liver metastases from other sites in the body. The most common tumor to metastasize to the liver is colorectal cancer. Another type of tumor that metastasizes to the liver is a neuroendocrine tumor of the gastrointestinal tract.

Pancreas Tumors

Cancers of the pancreatic duct are the most common but patients can develop neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas as well as cystic tumors that can either be precancerous or malignant upon presentation.

Surgical oncology is a subspecialty of general surgery that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with cancer. The foundation of a surgical oncologist’s practice at The Surgical Clinic is moving towards the surgical removal of tumors and cancers. It’s helping diagnose patients with cancer, helping find appropriate treatment plans and following them through their operation into their care after surgery.

Cancer care takes a team approach; it requires an individualized treatment plan per patient. Cancer is a complex problem and our patients deserve a collaborative approach. Schedule a consultation to learn more about our practice of surgical oncology in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee.