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James S. Powers MD

Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Primary Care

Location

Vanderbilt Primary Care Village at Vanderbilt
1500 21st Avenue South, Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 3000
Nashville, TN 37212

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Rochester, 1977
  • Residency - Cleveland Clinic, 1979
  • Residency - Case Western Reserve University Hospitals, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1980
  • Geriatric Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012

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Patient Comments

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Very professional and caring medical team. Very impressed
January 7, 2026
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Dr. Powers is a very compassionate physician. He listens to all your concerns
January 6, 2026
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Dr. Powers always takes time to listen and explain everything.
December 15, 2025
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BEST EVER!
November 21, 2025
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I tell everyone Dr Powers is the best
November 20, 2025
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The best!
November 11, 2025
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Great visit, friendly, warm et caring
November 5, 2025
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He is the physician one can only dream off.
October 20, 2025
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He is the best.
September 24, 2025
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