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Dr. Vaughan Allen, MD

Dr. Vaughan Allen, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Vaughan Allen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar Skyline Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301 Nashville, TN 37203

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Dr. Allen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allen

4.6
40 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Allen diagnosed me with a ruptured disk and performed a laminectomy the same day, 26 December 1989. The surgery was performed at the old Nashville Memorial in Madison. Prior to surgery I'd suffered near unbearable pain, on and off, for years and was near invalid. In these almost 30 years since, I've been totally pain free, missed only a few days work and enjoyed an active lifestyle. I am forever grateful to Dr. Allen. Gerald Malone Hendersonville,Tn.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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In September 2016, Dr. Allen performed surgery on my back. He told me he could fix my problem and I believed him. I hardly had a pain from the surgery and now that it's been a little over a year, I am doing wonderfully well. He is a very talented and capable surgeon. I am so glad I went to the Howell Allen clinic for help. I was almost an invalid before and doing really well now. Thank you Dr. Allen,.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Judy S in White House, TN – Nov 07, 2017
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First off his staff was rude. I was in so much pain l felt like they thought l was a druggy just wanting pain pills. He diagnosed me with a bulging disk. Shots n my back & physical therapy for months of pain. Bottom line after telling him l felt like it was n my hip. He did a MRI on my hip & it was stage 4 cancer & he didnt have the nerve to tell me he messed up so he referred me to a orthopedic Dr. That Dr then referered me to a oncologist. This Dr ruined my life as lam still battling cancer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Lisa Heffington in Livingston, NJ – May 17, 2017
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Dr. Allen is a breath of fresh air in a world where most doctors simply do not care about you. Not Dr. Allen, he is what a perfect doctor should be. Love him!!!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
48 others found this helpful
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Demetra Hill in Fayetteville, TN – Feb 19, 2016
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Dr. Vaughan Allen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as TriStar...read more

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Protegohealth Nashville2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301 Nashville, TN 37203
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    (615) 327-9543
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