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Areas of Expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Nutrition

Location

Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22200
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

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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.
Dr. Barnes went over every expect of care in specific detail.
October 16, 2025
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Excellent interaction and exceptionally in line with my personal needs
October 16, 2025
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Dr.Garner did not seem to care what I had to say. She talked about a book that helped you establish a mostly carnivorous anti-inflammatory diet. She said it was great for treating the symptoms of Autism among other things. Autism is not a disease that needs to be treated. I was very offended. It was also strange to hear her talk about how I should eat all the meat I want and that almost all bread is bad. I read that this clinic uses the plate method and she was nowhere near recommending that unless half the plate was meat. She compared an order of french fries to smoking 25 cigarettes in how bad they are for your body. It was weird. It was uncomfortable. I am considering asking for another provider for my next visit, but I still want to see the fellow of hers that did the intake.
October 15, 2025
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The doctor went above and beyond. She was a fountain of knowledge. Caring and explained everything in detail.
September 25, 2025
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Wonderful provider, VUMC is fortunate to have her. Very knowleagebble, kind, and updated with the current literature. Did not feel rushed, she took the time to explain and make sure everything was well addresed. Grateful for her guidance and care.
September 13, 2025
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Laughed at me and judged me..was not comfortable with her
September 13, 2025
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Erica (DrGarner) is amazing! She listens and truly cares about her patients.
September 11, 2025
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Enjoyed listening to Erica and her insight on helping me to continue losing my weight. She enlightened me on things that I had been told all my life that was bad for me. Like dairy and animal fats. Very optimistic about trying some of her recommendations.
September 2, 2025
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Dr. Garner was amazing.. Informative, caring, compassionate. Didn't feel rushed and answered all my questions.
August 21, 2025
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