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Dr. Mark Akins, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Mark Akins, MD
4.2 (48 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Akins, MD is a General Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Dr. Mark Akins, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Murfreesboro, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Mark Akins, MD is a General Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN.

About

Dr. Akins graduated from Emory University in 1989 and completed a residency at Emory University Hospital|University of Tennessee|University of Tennessee / Memphis / College of Medicine & Surgery.Dr. Mark Akins, MD is a General Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN and has 35 years experience. Dr. Akins currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Rutherford Surgery and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. At present, Dr. Akins received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Akins' office accepts new patients. Dr. Akins is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Abdominal Disorders
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Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
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Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lung Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Skin Grafts
Skin Lesion Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas Rutherford Surgery
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 410, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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4.2
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (38)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Oct 04, 2024
The knowledge and professionalism The kindness of Dr Akins and his staff They are the best
Susan J Laws — Oct 04, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Breast Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Emory University
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Hospital|University of Tennessee|University of Tennessee / Memphis / College of Medicine & Surgery
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Akins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akins' profile.

Dr. Mark Akins, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mark Akins, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN