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Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS

(Dr. Michael Vaezi, PHD)

(110 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Adult Gastroenterology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal cancer, EGD with dilation, colonoscopy, and more.

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-0128

Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS is a hepatologist in Nashville, TN specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

Vanderbilt Health

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-0128

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3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-3000

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Some issues Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

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.

In The News

“Dr. Michael Vaezi, who specializes in treating "esophageal motility disorders" at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee, said he has seen the condition many times.”—"Bizarre Anatomy Explains Woman's Painful Spasms, Doctors Say", Huff Post, May 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

EGD with esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

wireless esophageal pH monitoring

By Affordability:

wireless esophageal pH monitoring

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS performed more diagnostic EGD, EGD with esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, and wireless esophageal pH monitoring (Bravo test) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for wireless esophageal pH monitoring (Bravo test) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS performed more endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

esophageal manometry

By Affordability:

esophageal manometry

manometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS performed more esophageal manometry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal manometry, and manometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and manometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	72
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	93
esophageal dilation	176
gastrointestinal procedures	365
hospital care	12
injections	22
inpatient care	12
manometry	81
minimally invasive procedures	248
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	118
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	98
esophageal dilation	237
gastrointestinal procedures	447
hospital care	18
injections	30
inpatient care	18
manometry	77
minimally invasive procedures	334
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	11
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	112
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	126
esophageal dilation	235
gastrointestinal procedures	407
manometry	80
minimally invasive procedures	306
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	155
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	137
esophageal dilation	290
gastrointestinal procedures	446
manometry	71
minimally invasive procedures	361
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	32
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	107
diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	145
esophageal dilation	255
gastrointestinal procedures	491
manometry	84
minimally invasive procedures	381
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	27
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	135
diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	124
esophageal dilation	311
gastrointestinal procedures	525
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
manometry	71
minimally invasive procedures	408
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	22
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	135
diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	137
esophageal dilation	320
gastrointestinal procedures	544
manometry	77
minimally invasive procedures	438
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	20
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	161
diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	85
esophageal dilation	370
gastrointestinal procedures	553
manometry	49
minimally invasive procedures	477
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	99

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	19
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	107
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	58
esophageal dilation	234
gastrointestinal procedures	378
manometry	37
minimally invasive procedures	327
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	82

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	18
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	131
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	107
esophageal dilation	280
gastrointestinal procedures	437
manometry	48
minimally invasive procedures	367
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	16
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	138
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	105
esophageal dilation	262
gastrointestinal procedures	373
manometry	30
minimally invasive procedures	330
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	15
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated as a hepatologist in Nashville, TN were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, esophageal dilation and balloon dilation.

balloon dilation	124
diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	110
esophageal dilation	270
gastrointestinal procedures	451
hospital care	13
injections	26
inpatient care	13
manometry	64
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	16
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine (1999)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 110 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS 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. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$70,161 sGC $8,086	IW-3718 $7,792	IW-1701 $3,325	LINZESS $1,283	$49,676
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$40,086 Dexilant $40,086
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$34,338 Non-Covered $27,044	$7,295
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.	$17,448 ENTYVIO $5,810	Dexilant $5,000	$6,638
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$9,421 VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK $8,125	$1,296
Other	$8,832 DUPIXENT $5,180	Barrx $1,222	PillCam $600	NEXIUM 24HR $288	Mavyret $41	Other $1,501

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$122,678
Travel and Lodging	$32,676
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,575
Honoraria	$8,125
Food and Beverage	$2,231

Research Payments

Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MS has received 62 research payments totaling $405,914.

Biography

Dr. Michael Vaezi practices adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include esophageal manometry, hepatobiliary disorders, and EGD with dilation. Dr. Vaezi obtained his medical school training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. He speaks Turkish. Dr. Vaezi is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).