Dr. Gretchen Purcell Jackson, MD

Dr. Gretchen Jackson is a surgeon who specializes in both surgery and pediatrics, bringing her expertise to young patients who need surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Duke University Hospital. With 29 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Jackson provides comprehensive surgical care for children and speaks English with her patients and families.

Dr. Jackson practices at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. She focuses on treating children with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. Her surgical skills include performing chest imaging procedures like fluoroscopy and X-rays to help diagnose and monitor her young patients' conditions.