Dr. James T. Ettien, MD | Nashville, TN | General Surgeon

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Dr. James Ettien has practiced surgery and vascular surgery for 55 years. He is affiliated with Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, and The Children's Hospital at Tristar Centennial, and sees patients in Nashville, Tennessee. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ettien 4.08 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.1

13 Ratings
55 years of experience
speaks English
Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
6 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Ettien's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

13 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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I was referred to the Doctor from my primary physician. They were pleasant and easy to deal with, even when I had to reschedule. The doctor was kind and professional and answered all my questions.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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November 23rd, 2015

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Best doctor office visit I have had in a long time. That's including my heart surgery

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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October 9th, 2015

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Dr. Ettien is excellent. His front-desk staff is worse than unprofessional.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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April 8th, 2015

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respects patients. takes time and explains. goes excellent work.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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November 29th, 2014

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excellent surgeon. respects patients. takes time with you.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 28th, 2014

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When diagnosed with colon cancer, I was reassured by my other doctors that Dr. Ettien was my best hope for a full recovery. After surgery on Thursday, I walked into Dr. Ettien's office on the following Monday in order to thank him and his staff for their attention and professionalism. Within the five year period since my surgery, I have had occasion to visit Dr. Ettien on several occasions. During that period, he has always been concerned with my overall health and doing his very best to maintain it. I can't say how much I am thankful that he literally saved my life!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 22nd, 2014

Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

391 Wallace RdNashville, TN 37211

Tel: (615) 781-4000

Integumetrix Consultants

3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207

Tel: (844) 673-6968

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

2300 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

Tel: (615) 342-1000

The Childrens Hospital At Tristar Centennial

2220 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203

Tel: (615) 342-1000

Skyline Medical Center

3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207

Tel: (615) 769-2000


Dr. James Thomas Ettien, MD	Dr. Keith Hollister, MD	Erin E Osullivan	Dr. Preeth Jayaram, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience		13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English
Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Melrose , MA	Nashville , TN
Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University	Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine		Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Vascular Surgery

Dr. James Thomas Ettien holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Ettien's NPI number is 1275629966.

Andrew Hunter Avery
Anesthesiology
12 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Brandon Casey Anamah
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
3 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Brian Michael Fagel
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
5 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Michael Robert Nahouraii
Diagnostic Radiology
4 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Andrew Allen Wigger
Diagnostic Radiology
3 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Chase Matthew Frazee
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
| Nashville, TN
(0)
Lindsay Nicole Arnold
Critical Care Medicine
12 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Robert Eugene Richie
Transplant Surgery
67 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Danial Shams
Anesthesiology
11 Years Exp | Nashville, TN
(0)
Jessica Ann Shrock
Nurse Practitioner
| Springfield, TN
(0)

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Where is Dr. James Ettien's office located?: Dr. James Ettien's office is located at 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN, 37211.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Ettien affiliated with?: Dr. James Ettien is affiliated with Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center, and The Childrens Hospital At Tristar Centennial.
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