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Lawrence S. Gaines PhD, MA, BA

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Depression
  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Psychiatry

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 1660
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20500
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, 1965
  • Master of Arts - University of Maryland, College Park, 1968
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Maryland, College Park, 1972
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Patient Comments

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Very good
August 15, 2025
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Dr. Lawrence Gaines has helped me every time I have a conversation with him.
August 11, 2025
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My needs always addresed
July 19, 2025
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Dr. Gaines is outstanding.
June 25, 2025
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Definitely would make a recommendation.
April 22, 2025
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I am extremely pleased with the care and encouragement provided by Dr Lawrence Gaines.
February 28, 2025
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Absolutely would refer Dr. Gaines
February 18, 2025
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Darn good visits
February 17, 2025
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Absolutely recommend Dr. Gaines. Gentle giant with wisdom, wit, and personality!
December 3, 2024
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