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Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD

Accepting New Patients

(148 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cancer, colorectal surgery procedures, gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

1405 West Baddour Parkway Suite 105
Lebanon, TN 37087

(615) 322-2063

Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD is a general surgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

1211 21st Avenue S Suite 220
Nashville, TN 37212

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Vanderbilt Health

1405 West Baddour Parkway Suite 105
Lebanon, TN 37087

(615) 322-2063

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	149
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	185
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	11
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	302
gastrointestinal procedures	99
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	99
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	32
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	18
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	62
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated as a general surgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
minimally invasive procedures	34
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	77
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	7
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	33

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Ochsner Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Ochsner Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 148 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
American Medical Systems Inc.	$4,744 $4,744
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,399 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,399
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$648 GELPOINT PATH $648
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$344 LUNA $264	PINPOINT $79
Covidien Sales LLC	$339 ReliaTack $127	Endo Stapling $87	Synthetic Mesh $85	Vessel Sealing $31	Covidien $10
Other	$1,193 AlloDerm $231	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $142	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $102	IONSYS $100	INVANZ $86	Other $534

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,150
Food and Beverage	$2,843
Travel and Lodging	$2,674

Biography

Dr. Michael Hopkins is a general surgery and colon & rectal surgery specialist in Nashville, TN and Lebanon, TN. Patient ratings for Dr. Hopkins average 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Hopkins's clinical interests: colorectal surgery procedures, cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer. His education and training includes medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and residency at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Hopkins is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Nashville, TN.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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