COVID-19 UPDATE:
Please note our office hours are temporarily changing. Our new hours are:
Dr. Gibbs’ Office: Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dr. Abou-Zeid’s Office: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please notify us in advance of your appointment if you’re sick or have been exposed to anyone with Coronavirus so we can prepare for your arrival.
Thank you for visiting Cumberland Specialty Group, the office of general surgeon Rick Gibbs, MD and neurologist Elias Abou-Zeid, MD. It’s our mission to bring you specialized care, advanced technologies, and the latest treatments to our community so you can always get excellent surgical and neurological care close to home. We perform procedures at Cumberland Medical Center and are a proud member of Covenant Health.
General Surgery
Rick Gibbs, MD
Board Certified in General Surgery
Clinical Interests:
- Pacemakers
- Dialysis catheters
- Bronchoscopy
- Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive and open thoracic surgery
- Breast surgery
- Colon surgery
Residencies:
Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
General Surgery,
Carraway Methodist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
Medical School:
Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon, GA
Services
Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. Gibbs, performs minimally invasive and traditional surgeries to treat diseases of the digestive tract, endocrine system, abdomen, thyroid, breast, and skin. Learn more about our surgical services.
Surgeries and Conditions Treated
- Abdominal pain
- Appendix removal
- Bowel obstructions
- Breast cancer
- Colonoscopy and colorectal surgery
- Gallbladder inflammation and gallstones
- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hernias
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Liver disease
- Thyroid disorders
- Ulcers
Learn More
For more information about the surgeries and conditions treated by Dr. Gibbs or to schedule an appointment, please call (931) 459-7720.
Office Location
49 Cleveland Street, Suite 310
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 459-7720
Neurology
Elias Abou-Zeid, MD
Board Certified in Neurology
Fellowship:
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Residency:
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Medical School:
Lebanese University
Services
Our board-certified neurologist, Dr. Elias, provides complete care for patients with diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. He’s skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Learn more about our neurology services.
Conditions Treated
- Bell’s Palsy
- Dizziness
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Essential Tremor
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Headache
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Vertigo (sensation of whirling and loss of balance)
Learn More
For more information about the conditions treated by Dr. Elias or to schedule an appointment, please call (931) 459-7720.
Office Location
49 Cleveland Street, Suite 350
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 459-7720