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David F. Penson MD, MPH, MMHC

Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology, Hamilton and Howd Chair in Urologic Oncology, and Director, Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Elevated PSA
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatectomy
  • Urologic/Genitourinary Cancer
  • Urology

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Urology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Boston University, 1991
  • Fellowship - UCLA Health System, 1993
  • Residency - UCLA Health System, 1997
  • Master of Public Health - Yale University, 2000
  • Management in Health Care

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2001

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Patient Comments

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Excellent. Answered all my questions. Explained medical terms, concepts in easy to understand language.
December 19, 2025
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Appreciate how easy Dr. Penson makes you feel in the communication.
December 14, 2025
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Answered all my questions and laid out several plans of action dependent on results of testing and my desires.
November 22, 2025
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THE DOCTOR IS FANTASTIC
September 19, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and caring
September 14, 2025
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Good
September 3, 2025
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I have recommended Dr Penson to several people. You can't find a better physician in the world
August 21, 2025
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Very good experience
August 9, 2025
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The entire process for treatment and recovery was well explained and all questions answered thoroughly.
August 8, 2025
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