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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 was amazing! He answered all my questions and was so clear in his explanations!
November 14, 2025
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Very thorough and detailed foundation laid of current condition leading to treatment plan
November 13, 2025
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Outstanding care and experience.
November 8, 2025
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The MD had researched my medical records before I arrived. Discussed what actions I need to do to reach a specific goal and what to except with future appointments. Reviewed previous labs throughly.
November 4, 2025
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I am very thankful to have Dr. Tanner as my Rheumatologist. He is extremely knowledgeable and cares for me as a patient.
October 24, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is an outstanding physician. He listens to concerns and thoughtfully answers questions
October 22, 2025
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Very good experience
October 14, 2025
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Dr. Tanner was incredibly knowledgeable about bone density and its management, afforded me plenty of time to ask questions, had clearly reviewed my history and the bone density scan himself, and was also Incredibly responsive after the appointment, frequently commenting on and/or interpreting the results of lab testing.
October 12, 2025
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Very thoughtful and thorough
October 8, 2025
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