Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Eric L. Sumner

Gastroenterology
Williamson Medical Center
4321 Carothers Pkwy, 
Franklin, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
29
conditions
Williamson Medical Center
4321 Carothers Pkwy, 
Franklin, TN 

Overview

Eric Sumner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee.

Dr. Sumner is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sumner is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Williamson Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Williamson Medical Center
4321 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067
Other Locations
Office
1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, Nashville, TN 37232

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sumner has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Total Publications

Randomized controlled trial comparing esophageal dilation to no dilation among adults with esophageal eosinophilia and dysphagia.
Randomized controlled trial comparing esophageal dilation to no dilation among adults with esophageal eosinophilia and dysphagia.
Journal: Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
Published: August 01, 2015
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615-322-0128
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric L. Sumner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Sumner?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Sumner by calling their office at 615-435-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Eric L. Sumner a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric L. Sumner is classified as an Advanced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Eric L. Sumner specialize in?

While Dr. Eric L. Sumner is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Eric L. Sumner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric L. Sumner has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Eric L. Sumner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric L. Sumner accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric L. Sumner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-435-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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