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Michael F. Vaezi PhD, MD, MS

Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology, Director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, and Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • General Gastroenterology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Turkish

Education

  • Masters of Science - Case Western Reserve University, 1983
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1988
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1992
  • Internship - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 1993
  • Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 1995
  • Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic, 1996

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999

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Patient Comments

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Dr. Vaezi was attentive & made me feel seen. He wasn't in a rush & gladly answered my concerns. He was very confident & professional which made me feel confident. Thank you.
September 16, 2026
Dr. Varzi was very interested in my progress. He answered all of my questions concerning the upcoming procedure. I would recommend him to my friends.
September 2, 2026
Good experience
August 18, 2026
God bless
May 22, 2026
I was overall very pleased with the care I received during my visit. They helped me get a clearer vision for my health and I understand completely the plan we have in place.
May 22, 2026
Dr Vaesi was very easy to talk to, friendly, understanding, with a great personality.
February 17, 2026
Dr Vaezi is exceptional.
January 26, 2026
The doctor had a set plan in his mind and appeared not have read history. Very quick to sell treatment that had been done before and resulted in a failed outcome. Nice person, but you felt like you were on a conveyor belt in a factory getting the same treatment for first-visit patients.
January 20, 2026
Incredible!!!
January 5, 2026