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Matthew D. Spann MD

Associate Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of General Surgery, and Medical Director, Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center
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About Matthew D. Spann

Areas of Expertise

  • Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
  • GI Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery
  • Surgical Weight Loss Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22200
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008
  • Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2013
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2013

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Again, words can't convey how wonderful it is to have a doctor listen to me. He had already reviewed my case. Not just outside the door before walking in, but really reviewed, spoke with Dr. Patel and then listened with empathy and patience while I explained everything I have tried and been through for the last few years.
February 16, 2026
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Dr Spann was so amazing he heard my concerns and found a solution for them all!!!
February 12, 2026
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I am very impressed with the time Dr Spann spent with me. He did not seem hurried, offered plenty of time for my questions. Very knowledgeable, kind & caring, making my visit very calm & relaxed. Excellent physician!!
February 5, 2026
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Great listener
January 19, 2026
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Very nice, he answered all my questions
January 6, 2026
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Dr. Spann is thorough and has a wonderful demeanor when speaking. He makes me feel as though he genuinely cares about me and my concerns.
December 29, 2025
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I picked Dr. Spann because he's one of the top in the country. It showed.
December 23, 2025
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Dr. Spann really listened and engaged with me. He even mentioned reviewing my chart the day before, which I didn't even know doctors did anymore.
December 22, 2025
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Appreciate the way Dr Spann listens and the way he explains the process. He is very attentive
November 24, 2025
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