Overview
Nikola Puffinbarger is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Puffinbarger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top area of expertise is Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Puffinbarger is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Umbilical Hernia.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Trudie Goers is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Goers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.
Williamson Medical Group, LLC
Dustin Smith is a General Surgeon in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Williamson Medical Group, LLC
Timothy Johnson is a General Surgeon and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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