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Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD

Accepting New Patients
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

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 21 years of experience. Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

View Doctor's Full Profile (615) 322-2063

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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Some issues Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD can help you with:

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

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

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

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

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

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

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and cancer.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit 61

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

Gender
Male 52
Female 46
Age
From 65 to 74 50
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 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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 12
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 115
gastrointestinal procedures 35
hospital care 55
inpatient care 55
minimally invasive procedures 35
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

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

Gender
Male 77
Female 76
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 33
85 and over 7
Less than 65 33
65 to 74 67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Benjamin Hopkins, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 36
Dementia 4

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 Surgery - 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: Surgery - American Board of Surgery (2011)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

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. 

4.8
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' specialties are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He practices in Nashville, TN and Lebanon, TN. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Ochsner Medical Center. His clinical interests include colorectal surgery procedures, cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer. Patient reviews placed Dr. Hopkins at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Hopkins welcomes new patients at his office inNashville, TN as reported by Doctor.com.

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