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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

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

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.
Doctor Birdwell and her staff takes time with patient and looks at patients file very thorough
April 30, 2024
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The Dr answered all of my questions and gave me options and the side effects/benefits of what we discussed. I am always satisfied with the amount of time that I receive at my visits. I would recommend this practice to others.
April 24, 2024
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I like her very much and am confident in her abilities as a nephrologist.
April 23, 2024
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Great
April 22, 2024
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Dr. Kelly Birdwell has always been very supportive of me in my care. She is knowledgeable, understanding, and compassionate.
April 21, 2024
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It was an overall good experience with a lot of helpful information
April 14, 2024
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Good experience
April 7, 2024
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Dr. Birdwell is always fantastic. She's friendly, conscientious, concerned and knowledgeable.
March 6, 2024
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I'm very pleased with Dr. Birdwell
February 13, 2024
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