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Kelly A. Birdwell BA, MD, MSCI

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

Areas of Expertise

  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
  • Nephrology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Kidney transplantation

Location

Services

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
September 26, 2026
They all answered our questions & were very knowledgeable. My husband & I learned so much during my visit.
September 6, 2026
Excellent experience
September 3, 2026
Dr. Birdwell is excellent.
September 3, 2026
The group has this down to a science.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Birdwell understands all of my medical issues and is willing to discuss any of all of them.
August 8, 2026
Dr birdwell was terrific. Explained my situation and answered my questions. She was excellent
August 8, 2026
Highly recommend
August 6, 2026
I have no complaints about the nurse practitioner. I actually enjoy my appointments with her very much. She's quite knowledgeable and helpful. She and Dr Birdwell make a great team.
July 21, 2026