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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

Areas of Expertise

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

Conditions and Treatments

Location

1301 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232

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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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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Dr. Tanner is an excellent old school physician who takes time to listen and explain and shows a genuine interest in his patient. I very much appreciated that.
May 19, 2026
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Dr tanner was fabulous! Took time explained things on my level. Highly recommend
May 14, 2026
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I was so very pleased with the care that I got today. I've never had a physician spend that long with me, explaining every detail of the treatment plan, including options, and answering all of my questions. Dr. Tanner was very professional, very knowledgeable, excellent bedside manner.
May 13, 2026
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Dr Tanner is the Gold Standard
May 11, 2026
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I have seen Dr Tanner for many years. He is always well prepared, listens and is patient. He always takes the time to make sure I understand every explanation. He is the most though doctor I know. I trust him completely.
May 10, 2026
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Once again, Dr. Tanner is the very best doctor I have ever had of any kind! He is so professional, so thorough, and so caring. I have been his patient for almost eleven years now, and I owe my improved auto-immune condition to his outstanding care! I am so very grateful for him! I hope Vanderbilt always appreciates and values him!
May 5, 2026
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Love Dr. Tanner! I pray he doesn't retire anytime soon!
May 1, 2026
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