Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD
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Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Tammy Baxter, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Spring Hill, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar Centennial Medical Center and TriStar Horizon Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Spring Hill
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Manchester
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates - Nashville
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Dickson
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Hermitage
Centennial Thoracic Surgical Associates – Smyrna
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Baxter specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baxter
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| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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care philosophy
I chose thoracic surgical oncology because it allows me to form a long relationship with my patients. I also feel that it allows me to positively affect their quality of life and for some patients affect cure of their disease process.biography
Tammy Baxter, MD received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Subsequently, she completed an advanced thoracic fellowship...read moreThoracic Surgery
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Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Fellowship HospitalVanderbilt University Medical Center
Residency HospitalEmory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1999
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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