Linda M Youngwirth, MDBariatric Surgery in Nashville, TN
Bariatric Surgery, General SurgeryGender
Female
Languages spoken
English
About Linda M Youngwirth, MD
Linda M. Youngwirth, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon with a focused practice designation in metabolic and bariatric surgery at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. She specializes in bariatric surgery and general surgery, caring for patients of all ages with obesity and obesity-related conditions, including diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea.
Dr. Youngwirth has performed more than 1,000 minimally invasive bariatric procedures, including complex revisional bariatric surgery. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive bariatric surgery, revisions, SADI and duodenal switch procedures, as well as the treatment of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension and PCOS.
Dr. Youngwirth believes obesity can impact nearly every aspect of an individual's life. She considers it an honor to help patients overcome obesity and obesity-related conditions through bariatric surgery.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Youngwirth enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and reading.
Education
Medical Education
University of WisconsinFellowship
Duke University Medical CenterResidency
Duke University Medical CenterUndergraduate
University of WisconsinQualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
Certifications
- The American Board of Surgery - General Surgery
- The American Board of Surgery - Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Location
Provider's primary location
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Center for Surgical and Medical Weight Loss
Professional Statement
My goal is to help my patients achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health and quality of life.
-Linda M Youngwirth, MD