Dr. Darrell L. Hunt, MD, PhD, FACS
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 370 Nashville TN, 37207About
Dr. Darrell Hunt is a trauma surgeon practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Hunt specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Washington University School of Medicine MD 2002
University of Florida Graduate School Doctor of Philosophy, Medicinal Sciences/Molecular Cell Biology 2005
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelors of Science, Phi Beta Kappa 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
Surgical Critical Care Board Certification
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Performance Improvement Abstract Award 2022 American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
Professional Memberships
- Hospital Corporation of America, Internal Research Advisory Council
- Chair- TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Professional Practice Evaluation Committee
- TriStar Skyline Medical Center, Medical Executive Committee
Fellowships
- University of Florida College of Medicine Surgical Critical Care 2012
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