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Dawn W. Adams MD, MS

Associate Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, Center for Human Nutrition, and Director of Celiac Clinic
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Celiac Disease
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  • Nutritional Deficiencies and Weight Loss

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition
1211 21st Avenue South, Suite 514
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Case Western Reserve University, 2009
  • Masters of Science - Case Western Reserve University, 2009
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2012
  • Gastroenterology Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I'm a physician, so I appreciated Dr. Adams' discussion of the science and research surrounding my disease and how our understanding of new treatments is changing.
April 14, 2026
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Very good
March 23, 2026
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Dr Adams was very kind and attentive.
February 7, 2026
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Dr Adams was excellent.
November 8, 2025
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Dr Adams did an excellent job listening to my concerns and developing a plan with me for my care. I appreciate her knowledge and compassion in administering care for me.
October 10, 2025
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Dr. Adams is the best. I am thankful that she came to Vanderbilt as a celiac specialist. My care has been so much better since she arrived.
October 2, 2025
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I'd recommend the provider but not the location!
September 25, 2025
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It was a very good experience. Doctor was phenomenal and listened to me. Very easy to talk to.
September 6, 2025
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This is why I came here. The doctor listened, answered all my questions, got me in and out before my appointment. Explained everything and didn't rush me. So happy with my choice to seek a 2nd opinion.
September 2, 2025
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