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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 and Asthma
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • 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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Dr Tanner is the BEST
September 22, 2026
Dr. Tanner is the very best doctor that I've ever seen! .caring, knowledgeable and kind!!!!
September 18, 2026
Dr Tanner was wonderful! I don't think I have ever had a doctor spend ONE hour with me, getting to know me and thoroughly explained my issues at hand! Thoroughly explained treatment.
September 16, 2026
Dr. Tanner explans everything very clearly to me.
September 14, 2026
Dr Tanner explained my test results and proposed a plan to monitor my bone health and consider treatment options based on data. His explanations were clear. I feel very lucky to have Dr Tanner looking after my bone health.
September 14, 2026
EXCEPTIONALLY generous with his time and wisdom.
September 13, 2026
I have never experienced the care that I received was extraordinary! He listened to me and shared so many facts concerning my osteoporosis issues. I really appreciated his input .
September 13, 2026
Dr. Tanner was EXCEPTIONAL! Tremendous amount of time spent with me, thorough explanations and so very kind.
September 10, 2026
Dr Tanner spent a lot of time with me and showed genuine interest and curiosity. Very thorough and very satisfying.
September 4, 2026