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David F. Penson MD, MPH, MMHC

Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology, Hamilton and Howd Chair in Urologic Oncology, and Director, Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research

Areas of Expertise

  • Elevated PSA
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatectomy
  • Urologic/Genitourinary Cancer
  • Urology

Locations

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Boston University, 1991
  • Fellowship - UCLA Health System, 1993
  • Residency - UCLA Health System, 1997
  • Master of Public Health - Yale University, 2000
  • Management in Health Care

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2001

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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.
Dr. Penson did a SUPERB JOB explaining my treatment options for prostate cancer.
January 16, 2026
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The doctor was fabulousI have seen several other Urologists in the last few years and nine of them come close to Dr Penson who I saw today
January 2, 2026
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Personable, intelligent, well-informed clinically, clear explanation of treatment risks-benefits
January 2, 2026
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Excellent. Answered all my questions. Explained medical terms, concepts in easy to understand language.
December 19, 2025
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Appreciate how easy Dr. Penson makes you feel in the communication.
December 14, 2025
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Answered all my questions and laid out several plans of action dependent on results of testing and my desires.
November 22, 2025
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THE DOCTOR IS FANTASTIC
September 19, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and caring
September 14, 2025
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Good
September 3, 2025
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