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Dr. Eric Sumner, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Eric Sumner, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Eric Sumner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Eric Sumner, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Eric Sumner, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Eric Sumner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN.

About Dr. Eric Sumner, MD

Dr. Sumner graduated from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Eric Sumner, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN and has 24 years experience. Dr. Sumner has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Hemorrhoids, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Sumner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sumner is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Dysphagia
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Abdominal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Obstruction
Gastric Ulcer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Intestinal Ulcer
Heartburn
Vomiting Disorders
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ileus
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Unexplained Weight Loss
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Colonoscopy
Pancreatitis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Anemia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Gastritis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Cirrhosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Gallstones
Enteritis
Malnutrition
Chronic Gastritis
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Vitamin_Deficiency
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hypokalemia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Viral Enteritis
Visceroptosis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Network S
    Blue Network P PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • BlueCard PPO

Where Dr. Eric Sumner, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Center
    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1660, Nashville, TN 37232
  2. 2 Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance PA
    4323 Carothers Pkwy Ste 600, Franklin, TN 37067
  3. 3 Williamson Medical Group LLC
    4323 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067
  4. 4 Williamson Medical Center
    4321 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067

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Nov 14, 2025
Dr. Sumner gives High End care at a reasonable fee. Listens intently and has vast knowledge of all gastrointestinal diagnoses. Gives great nutritional advice!
— Nov 14, 2025
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Meet Dr. Eric Sumner, MD

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Sumner's Practice

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Dr. Sumner frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Abdominal Pain, Hemorrhoids, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Sumner, MD is affiliated with Williamson Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Eric Sumner, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Eric Sumner, MD Practices

  • Williamson Medical Center

    4321 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN

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