Gastroenterology
Michael Vaezi, MD, PHD
Professor of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division of Gastroenterology; Director, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders
Dr. Michael F. Vaezi is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he serves as Clinical Director and Director of the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vaezi specializes in esophageal disorders and motility diseases, treating dysphagia, diffuse esophageal spasm, and esophageal motility disorders significantly more frequently than peer providers. H
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999)
Education & Training
- MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1992
- PhD, Bio-Organic Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1988
- MS, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Case Western Reserve University, 2005
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1995
- Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1999
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Outstanding Patient Experience Award
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Languages
English, Turkish
Experience
30+ years in practice