Mark S. Hinson, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Dr. Mark Hinson
Board Certified General Surgeon
CLINIC LOCATIONS
COLUMBIA CLINIC
832 Westover Drive | Suite 200
Columbia, TN 38401
TEL 931.380.3033 FAX 931.388.3401
Mon – Thu 8am – 5pm Fri 8am – 3pm
Advanced Laparoscopy
Adrenalectomy
Appendectomy
Bowel and Colon Resection
Cholecystectomy
Gallbladder Surgery
Colostomy Formation
Colostomy Reversal
Hernia Surgery and Repair
Inguinal
Incisional
Ventral
Umbilical
Spigelian
Liver Biopsy
Nissen Fundoplication
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter (Placement and Removal)
Splenectomy
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Diverticular Disease of the Colon
Hemorrhoids
Hernia Repair (Open)
Lipoma, Cysts & Skin Lesion Excision
Lymph Node Biopsy/Dissection
Port-a-cath (Placement & Removal)
Reflux/Peptic Ulcer Disease Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Biopsies
Fine Needle Breast Aspiration
Liver
Lymph Node
Stereotactic Breast
Thyroid
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School:
University of Tennessee, College of Medicine
Memphis, TN
Residency:
Memphis, TN
Professional Memberships:
American College of Surgeons
Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons
Maury County Medical Society
Harwell Wilson Surgical Society
General Surgery Blog in Columbia
Colon Cancer Surgery for Seniors
As we age, one type of cancer that we become most at risk for developing is colon cancer. Statistics show that over 90 percent of colon cancer cases occur in those over 50, and about 60 percent occur in those over 70. Although most colon cancer cases are in adults...
Ground Breaking GERD Treatment
Most people experience acid reflux every now and then, but if it occurs more than twice a week and is persistent, a doctor may diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is a long-term condition in which acid from the stomach comes into the esophagus, causing...
Common Types of General Surgery Procedures
Whether general surgery or specialized surgery, we have a team of surgeons with a diverse set of skills, specialties, and experience. Due to the many types of conditions that we treat, some of our surgeons treat more specialized conditions, and some have training in...
Gallbladder Disease: Types, Risks, and Treatments
What is Gallbladder Disease? Gallbladder disease is a term used for several types of conditions that affect the body’s bile system. This system includes the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. If you're wondering where your gallbladder is, it is located underneath...
What Are the Symptoms of a Gallbladder Attack
WHAT IS A GALLBLADDER ATTACK? One of the most painful gastrointestinal problems is gallbladder attacks. These attacks occur when bile and minerals in the gallbladder form small stone-like deposits or gallstones. As a result, the gallbladder tries to pass the stones...
The Comprehensive Overview of Bariatric Surgery Treatment for Obesity
Types of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery There are several ways to accomplish bariatric weight loss surgery. One of the most common bariatric operations is Roux-en-Y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery, also known as a gastric bypass. Other surgeries that treat obesity include...