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Dr. William Dunavant III, MD

Dr. William Dunavant III, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. William Dunavant III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

6027 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 118 Memphis, TN 38120

Make an Appointment

(901) 861-9000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dunavant III is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis Memphis, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dunavant III specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dunavant III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dunavant III

4.5

21 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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
Helpful
Jan 23, 2025
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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
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Regina Raynor – Mar 30, 2024
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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
Helpful
Kim Moro – Mar 27, 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
Helpful
Jan 25, 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
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Sep 26, 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
Rebecca & Joseph Edwards – Jul 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Marjorie Ward in Memphis , TN – Dec 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 30, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Fisher in Memphis tn. – Nov 03, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Memphis, TN – Jul 19, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dianna in Memphis, TN – Apr 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Dunavant III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lovell Smith6027 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 118 Memphis, TN 38120
1
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

    6019 Walnut Grove Rd
    Memphis, TN 38120
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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