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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

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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Dr. Penson has been great! In addition to our focus on managing my (minor) cancer tracking/management, he was helpful in reviewing issues sort of related to my prostate issues (ED)
May 8, 2026
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Very professional
April 26, 2026
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Very exceptional visit . Dr Penson was clear and understanding . Could not have been any better
April 8, 2026
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Dr Penson put us at ease and is the first medical professional who has actually taken the time and effort to answer and address all of my concerns. I have so much faith in Dr Penson.
April 4, 2026
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I will highly recommend!
April 3, 2026
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This was my initial visit. Doctor spent at most 3 or 4 minutes in the room with me.
February 24, 2026
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Very impressed
February 14, 2026
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Dr. Penson did a SUPERB JOB explaining my treatment options for prostate cancer.
January 16, 2026
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The doctor was fabulousI have seen several other Urologists in the last few years and nine of them come close to Dr Penson who I saw today
January 2, 2026
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