Overview
Eric Sumner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, 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.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, Nashville, TN 37232
4321 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Sumner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Sumner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Sumner by calling their office at 615-322-0012. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Sumner a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric 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 Sumner specialize in?
While Dr. Eric 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 Sumner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Sumner has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Eric 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 Sumner accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Sumner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-0012 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Acid MalabsorptionDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Acid Malabsorption.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Sumner isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Sumner isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.