Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Nashville, TN
5 verified gastroenterologists in Nashville, Tennessee accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Motility & Functional GI. Common hospital affiliations include TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Middle Tennessee Medical Center.


Howard Mertz, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Nashville, TN30+ years17+ pubs
Advanced EndoscopyInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI


Suzanne Sharpton, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Gastroenterology
Nashville, TN15+ years34+ pubs
Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology


Maliha Naseer, MD
Gastroenterology
Nashville, TN10+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease


Abu Fakhruddin, MD
Gastroenterology
Nashville, TN30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy


Aimal Khan, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Gastroenterology
Nashville, TN10+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Motility & Functional GI. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.