Mariana Chavez, MD, FACS
& Surgical Oncology
Dr. Mariana Chavez
Surgical Oncologist
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgeon
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
Summit Clinic
660 S. Mt. Juliet Road | Suite 230
Mt Juliet, TN 37122
TEL 615.329.7887 FAX 615.340.4537
1st + 3rd Mondays 7:30am – 12:00pm
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Diagnosis & Procedures
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Benign Conditions in the Hepatobiliary System
Bile Duct Injury Repair
Bile Duct Surgery
Bile Duct Tumors
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Complex Bile Duct Resection
Complex Colon, Rectal & Anal
Duodenal Surgery
Duodenal Tumors
Duodenal Ulcers
Esophageal & Gastric Malignancies
Esophageal Surgery
Gallbladder Stones
Gallbladder Surgery
Gallbladder Tumors
Gastric Surgery
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malignancy
General Surgery
GIST Tumors
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Hepatobiliary Carcinomas
Liver Cancer
Liver Cysts
Liver Resection
Liver Surgery
Liver Tumors & Malignancies
Melanoma and Soft Tissue Surgery
Neuroendocrine Tumors
pancreas cancer
Pancreas Cyst
Pancreas Tumors
Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Pancreatic Carcinoma
Pancreatic Malignancy
Pancreatic Surgery
Pancreatitis
Pulmonary and Mediastinal Surgery
Retroperitoneal Sarcomas
Robotic Surgery
Splenectomy
Stomach Cancers
Whipple Procedure
Capabilities
Surgical Oncology
Whipple Procedure
Esophagectomy
Y90
Liver resection
Lutathera
PROGRAMS
SARAH CANNON:
Heapato-Biliary-Pancreato (HPB) Surgeon
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
Central University of Venezuela
Internship:
Health Science Center at Houston
Residency:
Health Science Center at Memphis
Fellowship:
Professional Societies:
American College of Surgeons
Association of Women Surgeons
Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Society of Surgical Oncology
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
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.
Gallbladder & 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.
What is Surgical Oncology?
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.
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