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Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD

(236 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2014)

Professional interests include: liver transplant, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal cancer, and more.

1500 21st Avenue South Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 875-6540

Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD is a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Vanderbilt Health

1500 21st Avenue South Suite 3400
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 875-6540

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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.

In The News

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were outpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	14
outpatient care	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
liver imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
liver imaging	24
minimally invasive procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
minimally invasive procedures	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	52
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	78
inpatient care	100
liver imaging	19
minimally invasive procedures	22
outpatient care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2017)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine (2017)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 236 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sara Brown, BA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Biography

Dr. Sara Brown's specialties are adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She practices in Nashville, TN. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among her clinical interests: liver disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and nutrition issues. Dr. Brown is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). She studied medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Brown completed a residency program at the University of Maryland Medical Center.