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Jason Axt, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Nashville, TN

JasonAxtMDMPH

Pediatric (General) Surgery Nashville, TN

Pediatric General Surgeon, Kijabe Kenya

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  • Office

    2601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-4916

Summary

  • Jason Axt, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon based in Kijabe, Kenya. He studied at Northeast Ohio Medical University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Malone College, Kent State University, and Calvary Bible Institute, obtaining degrees in Nursing and Theology along with his medical degree. His career history spans roles from flight nurse to staff nurse, preceptor, and paramedic before specializing in surgery. His areas of expertise include choledochal cyst, biliary atresia, and Hirschprungs Disease. Dr. Axt is also a published author with notable works in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Blood & Cancer, and Surgery. He has received numerous honors and awards, including Outstanding Clinical Work in Surgery and Sigma Theta Tau from International Honor Society of Nursing.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2014
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center2010 - 2012
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityMS, 2010 - 2012
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2007
  • Malone College
    Malone CollegeBS, Nursing, 1999 - 2001
  • Kent State University
    Kent State UniversityAD, Nursing, 1997 - 1999
  • Calvary Bible Institute
    Calvary Bible InstituteGraduate, Theology, 1997 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Clinical Work in Surgery Norteastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 2007
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, 2006
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Role Of Global Surgery Electives During Residency Training: Relevance, Realities, And Regulations.  
    Jason Axt MD, MPH, Peter M. Nthumba MBChB, MMed, Kamene Mwanzia MBBS, Erik Hansen MD, MPH, Margaret J. Tarpley MLS, Sanjay Krishnaswami MD, Benedict C. Nwomeh MD, MPH,..., Surgery
  • Associations Between Pediatric Choledochal Cysts, Biliary Atresia, and Congenital Cardiac Anomalies.  
    Andrew Jackson Murphy, MD; Jason R Axt, M.D.; Harold N Lovvorn, III, M.D, Journal of Surgical Research
  • Concordance Of Imaging Modalities And Cost Minimization In The Diagnosis Of Pediatric Choledochal Cysts.  
    Andrew J. Murphy, M.D., Jason R. Axt, M.D.,?Seth J. Crapp, M.D.,?Colin A. Martin, M.D., Gabriella L. Crane, M.D., Harold N. Lovvorn, III, M.D, Pediatric Surgery International
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Wilms Tumor Survival Analysis in Kenya.
    Axt, J., Abdallah F., Axt, M., Githanga, J., Hansen, E., Lessan, J., Musimbi J., Mwachario, M., Newton, M., Ndung’u, J., Njuguna, F., Nzioka, A., Oruko, O., Patel, K.,..., 2012 AAP, National Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, LA
  • Effect of Enrollment in the Kenyan National Hospital Insurance Fund on Participation in and Survival From Wilms Tumor Therapy.
    Jason R Axt, MD, Meridith D Axt, RN, Oliver Oruko, RN, Fatmah K Abdallah, MB, BCh, James Ndung'u, MB, BS, Jessie Githanga, MB, BS, Harold N Lovvorn, MD, FACS, FAAP, ACS 98th Annual Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL
  • Wilms Tumor Treatment And Survival At MTRH, Kenya.
    K. Patel, J. Axt, F. Njuguna, R. Tenge, H. Lovvorn III, 2012 World Cancer Congress, Montréal, Canada
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Lectures

  • Translational Research in a Resource-constrained Region of sub-Saharan Africa. 
    Grand Rounds, Vanderbilt University Medical Center General Surgery
  • Travel Health and Emergencies for Medical Missionaries. 
    North Baptist Mission annual Missionary Training Retreat
  • Race Disparities in Wilms Tumor Incidence and Biology. 
    Nashville Surgical Society

Press Mentions

  • Team of Vanderbilt Experts Selected to Develop Low-Cost Training Tools Aimed at Expanding Global Access to Minimally Invasive Surgeries
    Team of Vanderbilt Experts Selected to Develop Low-Cost Training Tools Aimed at Expanding Global Access to Minimally Invasive SurgeriesFebruary 6th, 2023

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