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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

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July 17, 2025
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Dr Tanner is very knowledgeable & always takes time to go over test results, treatment plan, etc. He practices medicine the way all dr's should!
July 16, 2025
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My visit w/Dr Tanner was most thorough consultation I can remember.A credit to his profession & to the outstanding reputation Vanderbilt enjoys & rightly deserves.
July 15, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is just about perfect! He's down-to-earth and friendly. He explains everything so well and so thoroughly. He never seems to be hurried.
July 14, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is the best doctor I've ever had (and I have quite a few amazing Vandy doctors). He explains everything thoroughly, doesn't rush. I leave feeling like he has my best in mind. I've already recommended him several times.
July 8, 2025
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Dr Tanner teaches the patient while providing the best care possible
July 7, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is very responsive and helpful in laying out the pros and cons of a therapy. I appreciate his time and thoroughness.
July 6, 2025
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Bobo Tanner lived up to his exceptional reputation. Worth the 9 month wait.He is extraordinary
July 6, 2025
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One of the best physicians at Vanderbilt...
July 1, 2025
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