Vanderbilt University
2200 Childrens Way, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Kirk Thame is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Nashville, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Encopresis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatrics in AL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

Vanderbilt University
2200 Childrens Way, Nashville, TN 37232
Other Locations
Vanderbilt Children's Clinic-Clarksville
800 Weatherly Dr Ste 201, Clarksville, TN 37043

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

Baclofen for the treatment of pediatric GERD.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kirk Thame

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kirk Thame?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kirk Thame by calling their office at 615-322-7449. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kirk Thame a top-rated expert for Neurogenic Bowel?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirk Thame is classified as an Experienced expert for Neurogenic Bowel, 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. Kirk Thame specialize in?

While Dr. Kirk Thame is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Hirschsprung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Kirk Thame participate in research or clinical trials?

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

Does Dr. Kirk Thame accept my insurance?

Dr. Kirk Thame accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-7449 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.

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