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Matthew D. Spann MD

Associate Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of General Surgery, and Medical Director, Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center
Insurance Plans Accepted

About Matthew D. Spann

Areas of Expertise

  • Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
  • GI Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery
  • Surgical Weight Loss Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22200
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008
  • Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2013
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2013

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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.
Appreciate the way Dr Spann listens and the way he explains the process. He is very attentive
November 24, 2025
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I definitely came to Dr Spann because he was recommended by someone I trust. I look @ a surgeons skills when choosing one but the added bonus was he has a wonderful bedside manner as well. That's a win win for me.
November 17, 2025
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Dr Spann is such a sweet doctor he definitely explains everything answers any questions he's the best
November 3, 2025
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Dr. Spann has always shown concern for my well being and listened to my concerns. He has also taken the time to answer all questions I've had and never made me feel rushed.
October 20, 2025
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Highly impressed with the drs genuine support and dedication to his patients. He educated me on myOptions and the overall process so that I had the resources to make the best decision.
October 8, 2025
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My doctor was excellent I will recommend him
September 5, 2025
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Dr Spann is very thorough and is great in making sure you understand.
September 1, 2025
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I felt heard during our conversation!
August 29, 2025
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Dr Span was recommended to me by an ex coworker that has worked with him & I will say that she gave me the best recommendation for me. His bedside manner is fabulous & he truely cares about making his patients lives better.
August 25, 2025
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