Mariana Chavez, MD
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Mariana Chavez, MD
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
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
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Centennial Medical Center
2300 Patterson Street
Nashville, TN 37203
TEL 615.342.1000
Contact Hospital
PROCEDURES
Advanced Laparoscopy
Bile Duct Surgery
Bile Duct Injury Repair
Complex Bile Duct Resection
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystectomy
Duodenal Surgery
Duodenal Tumors
Duodenal Ulcers
Gallbladder Tumors
Gallbladder Stones
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Laparoscopic Surgery
Liver Cancer
Liver Tumors and Cysts
Liver Surgery
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreas Cancer
Pancreas Tumors and Cysts
Pancreas Surgery
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
Robotic Surgery
Splenectomy
Whipple Procedure
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
Central University of Venezuela
Internship:
Health Science Center at Houston
Residency:
Health Science Center at Memphis
Fellowship:
Professional Societies:
American Board of Surgery
Spanish & English Speaking
Dr. Chavez is equipped to meet the needs of both English and Spanish speaking patients.
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