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Susan F. Kroop MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Top Doctors in America, 2017, and Best Doctors in America, 2017

Areas of Expertise

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology

Location

1301 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Cornell University, 1982
  • Internship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1983
  • Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 1985
  • Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1985
  • Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988

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.
Both Dr Kroop and Emily Grace are excellent caregivers. They are kind, thoughtful and so very thorough. Best ever!
January 23, 2026
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Dr. Kroop has been my provider for 23 years.
January 21, 2026
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She always wants to know how are you doing.
January 21, 2026
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Suoer
January 14, 2026
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Dr Kroop is the best. Feels more like a family member than a doctor
January 9, 2026
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Dr. Kroop is an excellent clinician. She listens carefully, provides sound advice, and I always feel like she's looking out for my larger life (beyond the autoimmune disease).
December 14, 2025
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I am pleased to have Dr Kroop as my doctor. Over the years, she has been very informative, attentive and willing to change my care when needed.
November 21, 2025
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Dr. Kroop always includes me in decisions about my care.
November 20, 2025
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Dr Kroop is excellent, very thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. I have recommended the Vanderbilt Clinic to several relatives and friends.
November 14, 2025
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