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Jeanne Ballinger, MD, General Surgery, Nashville, TN, Ascension Saint Thomas

JeanneFieldsBallingerMD

General Surgery Nashville, TN

Breast

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Vanderbilt University

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Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1982
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1977
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinB.A., Highest Honors, 1970 - 1973
  • University of California at Davis
    University of California at DavisB.A., 1969 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013-2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Dr. George Burrus Humanitarian Award St. Thomas Hospital, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Review of Surgical Laparoscopy, by Zucker KF with Bailey RW and Reddick EJ.  
    Ballinger JF, The New England Journal of Medicine, 11/21/1991
  • Appraisal of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.  
    Raves HA, Ballinger JF, Anderson WJ, Annals of Surgery, 6/1/1991
  • Barrett’s Esophagus.  
    Starnes VA, Adkins RB, Ballinger JF, Sawyers JF, Archives of Surgery, 5/1/1984
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Press Mentions

  • Vanderbilt Women in Surgery
    Vanderbilt Women in SurgeryMay 18th, 2017

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