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Timothy M. Geiger MD, MMHC

Professor of Surgery, Vice Chair for Network Surgical Strategy & Development, Executive Medical Director, Surgery Patient Care Center, and Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

Areas of Expertise

  • Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Surgical Oncology

Locations

1211 21st Avenue South, Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Missouri Columbia, 2004
  • Residency - University of Missouri- Columbia, 2009
  • Fellowship - Lahey Clinic, 2010
  • Management in Health Care

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2010
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2011

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
The most amazing knowledgeable doctor I've ever had. He has been my colorectal surgeon for 3 years now. Every thing he's done for me is with compassion and he truly cares about my well being. He is an absolute wonderful doctor and person, and I'm so grateful for the multiple surgeries he's successfully performed on me.
July 9, 2026
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Great
July 2, 2026
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Absolutely great experience working with this doctor
June 13, 2026
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Nurse Stephanie and Dr. Geiger were both patient and thorough for the entire visit. I never felt rushed or marginalized. Dr. Geiger listened to me attentively and explained all options as well as written handouts. Stephanie's follow up on the info was great. Totally excellent experience!
June 5, 2026
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He gave me several options, which made me very happy
April 10, 2026
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Outstanding personable professional
March 27, 2026
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Dr. Geiger was very friendly and professional. He gave me great information about my condition and thoroughly explained symptoms, causes, and options for care. He made sure I understood my situation and answered all my questions.
March 13, 2026
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I have ZERO COMPLAINTS! Everything went GREAT!
March 6, 2026
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Dr Geiger explained my situation and my status. He also cleared up misconceptions I had about my diagnosis and what my next step will be concerning my issue.
February 20, 2026
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