Summary

Dr. Hugh Houston is a surgeon specializing in surgery, nutrition, and other medical areas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. With three decades of medical practice, Dr. Houston brings extensive experience to his patient care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Houston practices at multiple locations throughout Nashville, Tennessee, including Nashville Weight Loss Solutions, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Skyline Medical Center, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, and The Children's Hospital at Tristar Centennial. He focuses on helping patients with weight-related concerns, including abnormal weight gain and obesity in both adults and children. His surgical expertise includes sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 30 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston has 5 locations

Nashville Weight Loss Solutions

2200 Murphy AveNashville, TN 37203
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

Skyline Medical Center

3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207

The Childrens Hospital At Tristar Centennial

2220 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

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Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Other
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Houston's NPI number is 1376593194.

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Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston's office is located at 2200 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203.
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Dr. Hugh Leavell Houston speaks English.
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