Overview
William F. Alexander, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville and McMinnville, Tennessee. He diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Alexander has a clinical interest in celiac disease, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When needed, Dr. Alexander works with other specialists to provide the comprehensive care you need.
Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Alexander is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
343 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
1559 Sparta St, Centertown, TN 37110
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alexander 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. William F. Alexander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William F. Alexander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William F. Alexander by calling their office at 615-327-7835. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William F. Alexander a top-rated expert for Berdon Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William F. Alexander is classified as an Distinguished expert for Berdon Syndrome, 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. William F. Alexander specialize in?
While Dr. William F. Alexander is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Berdon Syndrome, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Benign Esophageal Stricture. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. William F. Alexander participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William F. Alexander has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Berdon Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. William F. Alexander's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William F. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. William F. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-327-7835 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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- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Alexander isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- ColitisDr. Alexander isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Alexander isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.