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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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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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Dr. Tanner impressed us with his care, explanations, time for answering questions, & including me in decisions. Very thankful to have been referred.
October 8, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is the best. He takes time to explain the disease and treatment process.
October 6, 2025
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Dr Tanner is excellent in treating patients with severe back issues and did telehealth video and had a solution for my weakened back issues.
October 3, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is excellent!
October 2, 2025
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Dr Tanner was very thorough with questions regarding my pain, possible causes and treatments.
October 2, 2025
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I really like Dr.BoBo Tanner, especially his name. Dr. Bobo. Makes me smile. He's knowledgeable, helpful, answers all my questions thoughtfully. I trust him. I'm delighted he's my doctor.
September 29, 2025
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