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Kelly A. Birdwell BA, MD, MSCI

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Medical Chief of VA Kidney Transplant, Nashville VA

Areas of Expertise

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1997
  • Doctor of Medicine - Emory University, 2001
  • Residency - University of Colorado Health Science Center, 2004
  • Master of Science in Clinical Investigation - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2009
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004
  • Nephrology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007

Patient Comments

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Great!
May 23, 2026
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Dr.Birdwell is my favorite and makes the visits pleasant
May 20, 2026
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Always recommend Dr Birdwell to anyone looking for a do to
May 19, 2026
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Dr. Birdwell was very kind and took the time to explain my state of kidney health and what I can realistically expect going forward. She answered every question and gave explanations in a manner I could easily understand. Very understanding.
May 4, 2026
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Great Hospitality
May 1, 2026
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Great visit
April 25, 2026
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Perfection!
April 16, 2026
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Superb!
April 4, 2026
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Dr Birdwell is a great doctor so glad that I got her when I had my transplant
March 24, 2026
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