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Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD
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Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Pointer graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University.Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN and has 11 years experience. Dr. Pointer currently practices at Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. and are affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Baptist Health Hardin and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Dr. Pointer has experience treating conditions like Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Heartburn and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pointer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pointer is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Nausea
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Nausea
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Nausea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Cyclical Vomiting
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hepatitis B
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bronchitis
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Back Pain
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sleep Apnea
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Symptomatic Menopause
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nashville Gastroenterology and Hepatology PC
    330 Wallace Rd Ste 103, Nashville, TN 37211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 832-5530
  2. 2 Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 400, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 396-6800
  3. 3 Lab Plus LLC
    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 396-4100

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Feb 24, 2020
My main thing is a doctor that listens. Dr. Pointer listens.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pointer's profile.

Dr. Pointer frequently treats the following conditions: Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Heartburn and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park, Baptist Health Hardin and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephanie Pointer, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

    355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN

  • Tristar Summit Medical Center

    5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN

  • Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

    1559 Sparta St, McMinnville, TN

  • Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN