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Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD

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(Matthew D. Spann, MD)

(166 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice, Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: weight loss, gastrointestinal surgery, endoscopy, and more.

719 THOMPSON LANE SUITE 22200
NASHVILLE, TN 37204

(615) 555-1212

Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD is a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN specializing in general practice, bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

719 THOMPSON LANE SUITE 22200
NASHVILLE, TN 37204

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Vanderbilt Health

1272 Garrison Drive Suite 309
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 322-6000

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Some issues Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD can help you with:

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that promotes weight loss by reducing the stomach and altering how the digestive system absorbs and processes food. The procedure treats morbid obesity, where one's weight impairs day-to-day function or poses serious health risks. Gastric bypass surgery is used only after other weight loss treatments are unsuccessful.

Generally, gastric bypass surgery is performed on patients who have a BMI of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with a weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes. Bariatric surgeons frequently expect patients to first attempt natural weight loss for about six months to prove to the surgeon that the patient is capable of maintaining a post-surgery diet and exercise regimen.

For obese patients, gastric bypass surgery has many potential health and weight benefits. Gastric bypass surgery restricts the amount of food the stomach contains, as well as:

Reduces the calories the stomach absorbs
Alters gastrointestinal hormones, which help to heal obesity-induced metabolic syndrome
Suppresses appetite
Alleviates conditions caused or exacerbated by obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes
Contributes to mental health by improving self-esteem

During gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is stapled to reduce its size, and a small hole is created in the stomach and attached to the middle section of the small intestine. This direct connection between the stomach and the middle of the small intestine creates a channel for some food to bypass the normal route. By bypassing the upper small intestine and larger region of the stomach, food is not fully absorbed and patients do not retain the same amount of calories as before. This procedure is also sometimes referred to as "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass surgery. Some bariatric surgeons may perform a "laparoscopic bypass" which uses a tiny camera (laparoscope) to guide the procedure.

Gastric bypass surgery is performed with general anesthesia and as preparation, a liquid diet is required for two weeks prior to undergoing the surgery. After the surgery, patients will spend about two days in the hospital and may miss work for two to three weeks. In the first month after the surgery, patients are only able to consume small portions of liquid or soft food. Even after reintroducing solid food, patients feel full quickly, sometimes after eating just two or three tablespoons. Some patients experience "dumping syndrome" (rapid processing of food into the small intestine), which is common during the recovery process. Gastric bypass surgery patients must also make permanent lifestyle changes. For example, gastric bypass patients are required to take vitamins for life after surgery and required to forever avoid certain foods, such as alcohol, sugar, and high fat food.

While the gastric bypass recovery process can be challenging, surgery results are usually swift: most gastric bypass surgery patients lose nearly half to two thirds of their starting weight within two years of surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated as a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN during 2013 were bypass surgery, minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
gastrointestinal procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
weight management	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated as a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN during 2014 were bypass surgery, minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	20
doctor visit	27
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
weight management	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated as a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	68
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
weight management	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated as a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
weight management	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, depression, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated as a general practitioner in NASHVILLE, TN were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, bypass surgery and weight management.

bypass surgery	15
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	35
gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
weight management	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Surgery - American Board of Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 166 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in NASHVILLE, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,920 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,920
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,017 Saxenda $216	Wegovy $28	$1,773
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,115 Endoscopy Endocutters $884	ECHELON ENDOPATH $121	ECHELON FLEX CST System $110
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$459 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $211	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $204	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $36	Product in Development $8
Medtronic, Inc.	$337 LigaSure $224	Signia $113
Other	$213 DAV-Phasix $148	Surgical Energy Products $65

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,407
Food and Beverage	$1,895
Consulting Fee	$1,760

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew D. Spann, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $24,844.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Spann works as a general practice, general surgery, and bariatric surgery. These areas are among Dr. Spann's clinical interests: obesity, gastric bypass surgery, and metabolic disorders. Patient ratings for Dr. Spann average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Spann trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). He welcomes new patients at his office inNashville, TN as reported by Doctor.com.