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Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD

Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mathews has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities TriStar Centennial Medical Center and TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 79 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (79 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
4 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
4 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
4 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
4 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
2011 Murphy Ave Ste 301
Nashville, TN 37203

Locations

Howell-Allen Clinic - Nashville

Howell-Allen Clinic - 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

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mathews is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Mathews is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Mathews specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Mathews' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mathews

4.1

79 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Crystal – Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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M Williams – Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Jan 02, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kacy Westbrook – Nov 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anita M. – Oct 20, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Ballard – Nov 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Augusta S Glass – Apr 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dr Matthews can’t be neat – Mar 07, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Linda – Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jenny Underwood – Feb 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald Burnett – Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J. t.Taylor – Nov 26, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rev. Frank McGee – Nov 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Brenda – Nov 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Stillinpain – Jul 08, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Mathews, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mathews has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Mathews is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center

      355 New Shackle Island Rd
      Hendersonville, TN 37075
      Recipient of 43
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

      2300 Patterson St
      Nashville, TN 37203
      Recipient of 60
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality