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Shannon L. McChesney MD, FACS

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Robotic Surgery

Location

Vanderbilt Colon and Rectal Surgery
1211 21st Avenue South, Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37212

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Rush University, 2013
  • Internship in General Surgery - Tulane Medical Center, 2014
  • Residency in General Surgery - Tulane Medical Center, 2019
  • Fellowship - University of Louisville Healthcare, 2020
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, 2022

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2019
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery - American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2021

Patient Comments

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We absolutely LOVE Dr McChesney! She has been amazing from start to finish in my long process. She is both a brilliant surgeon and has amazing bedside manner. She never rushed with us and was always so helpful, listened and attentive. She's the best!
September 5, 2026
Dr.McChesney is fantastic. She explains things well, and is a patient and attentive listener.
September 2, 2026
Dr. McChesney is a fantastic doctor
July 1, 2026
Dr. McChesney was great!
July 1, 2026
Dr. McChesney is the best!
May 27, 2026
Good
May 13, 2026
My husband and myself were very impressed.
March 21, 2026
I would recommend Dr. McChesney to everyone. She is kind and explains everything to where we understood what to expect. I appreciate all she has done for me.
January 28, 2026
Dr. McChesney was extremely patient, empathetic, kind, and informative during my appointment. She spent well over an hour with my husband and I answering all of our questions.
December 14, 2025