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  • Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • The Colorectal Center Nashville, TN 37203
  • (615) 329-7933

Brief Intro

Christopher Mascarenhas, M.D., is a specialist in colon and rectal surgery, board certified by the American Board of Surgery and board eligible for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Mascarenhas received his medical degree in general surgery from St. Johns Medical College in Bangalore, India. He served his surgery internship at the University of Missouri School Of Medicine, and his surgery residency at Michigan State University-Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners. Recently, Dr. Mascarenhas completed his Fellowship for colon rectal surgery at the Ferguson Clinic in Grand Rapids. His special interests include: diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy; single-incision surgery and laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer; fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse surgery; treatment of anorectal disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

St Johns Medical College - 2000

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • The Colorectal Center
  • Nashville, TN 37203
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Anal Fissure
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Anal or Rectal Abscess
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
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Procedures Performed

  • Appendectomy
  • Destruction of Lesions on the Anus

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Physicians Mutual
  • HealthPartners
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Medical Mutual
  • AmeriGroup
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • GEHA
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medica
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Assurant Health
  • SAMBA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Bright Health
  • Ascension Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Mutual of Omaha
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  • Cancer 18
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 29
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 27
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 9
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10