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Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD

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Specializes in: Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Medical College of Georgia (2000)

Professional interests include: trauma, gallstones, cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), and more.

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-2063

Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD is a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-2063

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Some issues Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	17
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	26
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
hospital care	172
inpatient care	172

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	18
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	23
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	45
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
doctor visit	38
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386
minimally invasive procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	41
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	519
inpatient care	519
minimally invasive procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	56
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	31
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	48
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
hospital care	368
inpatient care	368

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	35
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	273
inpatient care	273

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	51
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and anastomosis.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
doctor visit	37
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
minimally invasive procedures	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	57
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	83

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	14
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2000. He is certified by the Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (2000)

Board Certification: Surgery - American Board of Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: Tennessee

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Oliver L. Gunter JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$45,986 Da Vinci Surgical System $36,486	DAVINCI XI $9,500
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$687 Product in Development $500	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $187
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated	$140 $140
ETS Wound Care LLC	$136 MIRRAGEN ADVANCED WOUND MATRIX $74	$63
Ethicon US, LLC	$109 EVARREST $109
Other	$60 ER-REBOA PLUS $33	AdvantageRib $26

**Types of Payments**
Education	$37,800
Travel and Lodging	$4,638
Food and Beverage	$2,680
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Consulting Fee	$500

Biography

Dr. Oliver Gunter is a specialist in trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Gunter include burns, cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation), and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). He attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Gunter is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.