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About Alissa Swearingen, MD
Biography
Dr. Alissa Swearingen is a board-certified general surgeon with over 14 years of experience. She practices at Tristar Skyline Medical Center and St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, both located Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Swearingen chose general surgery as her specially because she enjoys helping patients find curative solutions to their healthcare needs. In those patients that require long-term follow up, she very much enjoys establishing and maintaining those relationships. She enjoys the
Dr. Swearingen chose general surgery as her specially because she enjoys helping patients find curative solutions to their healthcare needs. In those patients that require long-term follow up, she very much enjoys establishing and maintaining those relationships. She enjoys the
Care Philosophy
Choosing a doctor, particular a surgeon, can be intimidating and looking towards a future surgery can often be scary for patients. Dr. Swearingen prides herself on providing a comfortable experience for her patients. Not only does she focus on providing excellent surgical care, she also strives to treat patients like they are her family.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Abdomen
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abscess Drainage - Abdomen - Percutaneous
- Appendicitis
- Biopsy/Excision - Lymph Node - Laparoscopic
- Breast Cancer
- Colonoscopy
- Diverticulitis
- EGD- Procedural
- Endoscopy
- Feeding Tube Insertion/Removal
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Robotic Surgery
- Skin cancer
- Soft tissue biopsy
- Wound Care
Specialties
- General Surgery - Board Certified
Affiliations
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Credentials and Education
Phoenix Integrated Surgery Residency
Internship
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medical School
Phoenix Integrated Surgery Residency
Residency
University of Tennessee
Undergraduate Degree
University of Tennessee
Graduate Degree