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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

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 a consummate professional.
July 22, 2026
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Dr. Tanner is excellent! He's the best!!!
July 20, 2026
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I cannot begin to describe the level of care Dr. Bobo Tanner provided. I knew of him from my previous doctor in New Mexico who was such a blessing to me, but Dr. Tanner's level of engagement, interaction and equal attention given to medical history and the constraints of my medical diagnosis upon possible treatments was off the charts! I felt heard, seen and known --during an initial consult, no less--to a degree I have not experienced before. That inspires tremendous confidence in him as my doctor as I could see he really GRASPED my situation and will use his outstanding think-outside-the-box abilities to address it! We ended with a GAME PLAN and a huge sense of relief as, after examining my health/family history, my situation was not as dire as others had told me. Dt T is one of the finest drs and human beings I have encountered as I have struggled over the years in a health system that operates on medical facts and formulas, unable to appropriately respond to a patient who is challengingly outside the norm. So refreshing. I am exceedingly grateful.
July 12, 2026
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Dr. Tanner really took his time with me and listened to my concerns. His exam was thorough, and he explained recommended tests and follow-up. I would highly recommend this physician.
July 3, 2026
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I was impressed with the thoroughness of his research on my history. I liked his descriptions of various ways to acquire calcium, and also the pros and cons of Prolia.
June 30, 2026
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Great Experience
June 30, 2026
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Dr Tanner was professional and nice: spent time with me, examining me, and answered all of my questions.
June 29, 2026
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Dr Tanner is fabulous on all counts.
June 28, 2026
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I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Tanner. He is one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my life. He is thorough, he gives of his time, he's incredibly knowledgeable, truly an asset to the medical field and to Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 25, 2026
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