When surgery is needed, the experienced care team at St. Thomas Surgicare in Nashville, Tennessee, is ready to deliver the care you need. Choosing the right place to have your surgery is an important decision. Our care team is ready to provide the surgical care you need—from answering your questions before surgery, to using advanced surgical techniques and creating a personalized recovery plan.
Minimally-invasive techniques to help your recovery
Surgeons at St. Thomas Surgicare have the expertise to perform many types of general surgery and specialty care procedures, including biopsy, endoscopy and selective nerve injections. When possible, your surgeon may use minimally-invasive techniques and robotic surgery to treat your condition. When compared to traditional surgery, minimally invasive techniques may lead to smaller incisions, less pain, a lower risk of complications and help shorten your recovery.
We have surgeons and anesthesiologists who specialize in:
- Abdominal surgery, such as hernia repair
- Ear, nose and throat surgery, such as tonsil removal
- Endocrine surgery, such as thyroid surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, such as appendix removal, gallbladder removal and colon surgery
- Joint injections and pain management
- Orthopedic hand surgery
- Orthopedic joint surgery
- Ophthalmologic eye surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Urology surgery
For more information call (615) 783-1260 or visit https://stthomas-sc.com/
What to expect during your preoperative evaluation
We coordinate all aspects of your surgical care, answer your questions and provide dietary instructions. Your care team does a preoperative evaluation prior to your surgery. It’s important for you to understand how to prepare for your surgery.
Personalized care that supports your recovery after surgery
After your surgery, your recovery care team monitors your oxygen rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vital signs that may be affected by anesthesia or pain medication. When you are ready, your nurse provides home care instructions to you and your caregiver.
