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Rachel K. Apple MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics

Areas of Expertise

  • Adolescent Primary Care
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Health
  • Contraception
  • Depression
  • General Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2012
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2016
  • Master of Public Health - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2016
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

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.
Dr. Apple is kind, professional, and a great listener. She respects my desire to direct my own care.
September 26, 2025
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She is always sincere and pleasant
September 24, 2025
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Dr. Apple is awesome!! Thank you!!
September 23, 2025
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Dr. Apple is thoughtful and thorough in her care. We appreciate her so much!
September 17, 2025
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Dr. Apple is the most caring professional I know she consistently listens to her patients and asks questions to make the patient actively engage in their health journey.
September 7, 2025
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Love Dr. Apple, wish everyone could see her!
September 7, 2025
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I know Dr Apple must be rushed for time, yet she always appears to be completely focused on me while she's in the exam room. She always shows the upmost care and concern for me and my health.
August 19, 2025
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Dr. Apple is the best PCP I've had. I just love her.
July 12, 2025
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Dr. Apple is one of the best doctors I've ever worked with. She is kind, compassionate, and thorough. I look forward to seeing her every year and she has supported my physical and mental health in exceptional ways. I know she is there for me and it means so much!
July 10, 2025
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