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S B. Tanner MD, CCD

Director of Osteoporosis Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Co-Founder Vanderbilt Asthma Sinus Allergy Program, and Best Doctors in America, 2017
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Asthma
  • Adult Rhinitis
  • Adult Sinusitis
  • Allergy and Asthma
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Rheumatology
1301 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Wake Forest University, 1983
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1984
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1986
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1989
  • Certified Clinical Densitometrist

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology, 1989
  • Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1992

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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. Tanner is the most thorough doctor I have ever met. He listened to my long history, referring to my chart, asked relevant questions, gave me excellent information and advice. He spent a long time during this visit in a most professional and personal way, answering my concern and questions. He was EXCELLENT! He then walked me to the blood lab. The receptionist there said he does that with all his patients. He should train other doctors to be as detailed and caring as he is, which is a gift to patients.
June 20, 2026
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Dr Tanner is THE BEST! He listens to me and answers my questions in a way that is easy to understand. I never feel rushed by him or feel he is distracted.
June 20, 2026
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Dr Tanner is truly remarkable. Expert and a gentleman. This is the way a doctor should behave.
June 19, 2026
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Very complete and answered all my questions
June 12, 2026
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Based on my excellent experience with Dr.Tanner, I have already recommended him to a friend seeking the expertise of his credentials.
June 8, 2026
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Dr. Tanner is just the best! He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. He discussed my bone density and changes noted in detail. He discussed possible treatment and options.
June 8, 2026
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I have already recommended Dr. Tanner to several people based in my appointment with him. I can't say enough about how knowledgeable and caring he is.
May 26, 2026
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Dr. Tanner is very nice and thorough. He checked out everything well. He was very nice and professional. I've always liked seeing him.
May 20, 2026
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Dr. Tanner was probably the most thorough physician I have ever seen. Both understanding my history & providing information to me re treatment.
May 20, 2026
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