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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 / Immunology
  • Allergy and Asthma
  • 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 a rare physician who combines deep medical knowledge with genuine attention to the patient. Meticulous, thoughtful, and generous with time. Takes ample time to review and document the patient's medical records and explains everything clearly. Amazing experience!
December 19, 2025
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Dr Tanner is the best!!
November 28, 2025
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S. B. Tanner spent enough time with me to understand my many-faceted health problems. He is so intelligent and well-read. Dr. Tanner uses visual, physical models. I appreciate his time.
November 25, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is very thorough and knowledgeable. He explains things well.
November 25, 2025
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Dr Tanner is always professional, informative and caring.
November 24, 2025
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This was the most thorough doctor visit I have ever had. Dr tanner took the time to understand my health status and teaching me how to manage my health issues. Outstanding care.
November 21, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is a knowledgeable, compassionate, and excellent rheumatologist!!
November 18, 2025
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Provider tied calcium to certain foods he recommended into my diet!
November 17, 2025
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Dr. Tanner continues to be the very best! As he does every time, he carefully explained my test results and what they mean. He helped me understand the ways my condition is progressing and always gives me hope and understanding. He truly is the best doctor of any kind, and I repeat, any kind! I always feel more confident about my health after I meet with him!
November 17, 2025
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