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Office
4230 Harding Pike
Ste 302W
Nashville, TN 37205Phone+1 615-292-7708Fax+1 615-292-7756
Education & Training
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1977 - 1982
- Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1977
- University of Texas at AustinB.A., Highest Honors, 1970 - 1973
- University of California at DavisB.A., 1969 - 1970
Certifications & Licensure
- TN State Medical License 1982 - 2025
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013-2014
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Dr. George Burrus Humanitarian Award St. Thomas Hospital, 2010
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Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Review of Surgical Laparoscopy, by Zucker KF with Bailey RW and Reddick EJ.Ballinger JF, The New England Journal of Medicine, 11/21/1991
- Appraisal of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.Raves HA, Ballinger JF, Anderson WJ, Annals of Surgery, 6/1/1991
- Barrett’s Esophagus.Starnes VA, Adkins RB, Ballinger JF, Sawyers JF, Archives of Surgery, 5/1/1984
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Press Mentions
- Vanderbilt Women in SurgeryMay 18th, 2017
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