Gastroenterology

Robert Coffey, MD

Ingram Professor of Cancer Research

Robert J. Coffey, Jr., MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist and physician-scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition with a primary focus on gastrointestinal cancers, particularly colorectal cancer. He treats conditions including colorectal cancer, GI neoplasia, and rare disorders such as Ménétrier's disease, a premalignant hypertrophic gastropathy, where his lab demonstrated

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Georgetown University (MD, 1976)
Internship: Emory University (Medicine, 1977)
Residency: Emory University (Medicine, 1979)
Fellowship: Georgetown University (Medical Oncology, 1981)
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic (Gastroenterology, 1984)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Conditions & Treatments

Colon Cancer ScreeningColonoscopyColorectal Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Coffey treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Coffey accept Aetna insurance?

Robert Coffey's public profile lists Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and CareFirst as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Coffey practice?

Robert Coffey practices in Nashville, TN with hospital affiliations including Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

What does Dr. Coffey specialize in?

Robert Coffey is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Colorectal Cancer Screening.

How long has Dr. Coffey been practicing?

Robert Coffey has 50+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Coffey's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Georgetown University (MD, 1976); Internship: Emory University (Medicine, 1977); Residency: Emory University (Medicine, 1979).