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Barbara G. Carranza Leon MD

Associate Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • General Surgery
  • Lipid Disorders

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

1215 21st Avenue South, 5th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22200
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Cayetano Heredia University
  • Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
  • Internship - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

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.
Barbara Carranza Leon is by far the most knowledgeable and caring physician I have ever seen. I drive 4 hours to see her and always thank her for keeping me as a patient.
May 18, 2024
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I love Dr. Carranza-Leonshe is wonderful and very caring!
May 18, 2024
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Dr. Carranza Leon consistently asks how I am doing, any thoughts or concerns I have & if I am comfortable with the treatment plan going forward.
May 9, 2024
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Dr Carranza Leon does an awesome job of establishing rapport with me. Making sure I am comfortableasking how I and my family are doing. She takes the time to review my current medical historyShe reviews my results and discuss the proposed plan for my medical health .Making sure I understand the WHY educating me sharing some strategies on how to incorporate more physical activity/exercise to further improve my overall health. She is a compassionate doctor and cares about the health of her patients.
May 3, 2024
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Very good
May 2, 2024
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My Dr. Barbara Carranza is a wonderful person who cares about me and I thank her very much for her care.
May 2, 2024
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She's a wonderful person and doctor!!
April 30, 2024
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This was my first visit with Dr. Leon. She was very good.
April 11, 2024
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My Diabetis has improved under your care. I use the Dexcom monitor and linked with your office
April 6, 2024
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