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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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Dr. Tanner was exceptional.
January 24, 2026
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Off the charts excellent! Explained so well and such a caring person.
January 21, 2026
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Dr. Tanner was outstanding. He was not rushed or pushy to get the appointment completed. He explained things thoroughly. It was the rare visit with a DR. Who was not rushed due to people waiting.
January 16, 2026
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Dr. Tanner is knowledgeable, kind and caring.
January 14, 2026
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Love Dr. Tanner
January 12, 2026
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One of the best experiences I've ever had with a physician. Extremely impressive ,kind made me feel very comfortable.
December 30, 2025
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Dr Tanner was the most thorough and caring doctor I have ever seen. Ever.
December 30, 2025
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No one better than Dr. Bobo Tanner
December 26, 2025
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Excellent presentation of information. He explained everything so that I could understand. Dr. Tanner took the time to listen to my life history!
December 21, 2025
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