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Shana R. Dowell MD, MS, BA

Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • General Gynecology
  • General Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Well Woman Care

Location

Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health Pleasant View
Vanderbilt Health Pleasant View
6536 Highway 41A
Pleasant View, TN 37146

Services

Languages

  • English
  • German

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - Columbia University, 1998
  • Masters of Science - Georgetown University, 1999
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Rochester, 2003
  • Residency - New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Residency - Strong Memorial Hospital

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009

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. Dowell is always very nice.
September 9, 2026
Dr. Dowel went above and beyond for me, my comfort level and overall anxiety during my visit. I had to get all new doctors after moving to Tennessee and being the private person that I am, hoped God would bless me with a gentle and patient bedside manner.
August 26, 2026
Excellent!
August 23, 2026
Dr. Dowell was warm, kind, and made the experience relaxing. She eased my anxiety
August 20, 2026
Probably felt rushed during the procedure. No explanation prior to procedure. Very fast paced
August 16, 2026
Dr. Dowell was wonderful! She really put me at ease and was very compassionate. I appreciated her so much!
August 15, 2026
I am do glad that Dr Dowell has being my Dr for so many years.
August 10, 2026
Dr. Dowell is kind, easy to talk to and helpful. She read the notes in my chart from other doctors who are caring for me and asked me questions about my health. She genuinely cares and I am SO grateful for her!!
August 3, 2026
Dr Dowell was very friendly
July 21, 2026