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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 an outstanding Physician and shows great concern and respect for patients
June 18, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is wonderful at making sure to use 3-way communication at every visit. He hears my concerns, he works with me to formulate a plan and then he reiterates the plan. He is the most thorough Doctor see.
June 17, 2025
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Dr Tanner was very thorough and explained disease process and treatment options in detail. I wish I had had this information years ago
June 15, 2025
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Dr. Tanner was the most thorough physician I have ever experienced. He took the time to explain all aspects of my care and made sure I understood. Fortunately, he also did in depth blood work which allowed him to adjust my treatment plan. He is the first physician to order comprehensive blood and find the root of the problem.
June 14, 2025
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Dr. Tanner was amazing. Maybe the best doctor's visit I have had in years. Thorough, helpful and did not demean my intellect. He took a lot of time to make sure I thoroughly understood every aspect of my condition..
June 13, 2025
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Dr Tanner was very thorough in giving information relating to my condition. He spent an hour or more with me. I really appreciated the information which was extensive.
June 13, 2025
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He is worth waiting for! I so appreciate that he apologized several times that I had to wait.
June 13, 2025
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Dr tanner is a world expert in his field and his bedside manner is equally first rate. A positive experience.
June 11, 2025
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Dr. Tanner is an exemplary physician. His clear and concise communication while explaining options and engaging me in the decision is commendable.
June 10, 2025
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