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Areas of Expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Primary Care

Location

1500 21st Avenue South, Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 3000
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Rochester, 1977
  • Residency - Cleveland Clinic, 1979
  • Residency - Case Western Reserve University Hospitals, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1980
  • Geriatric Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012

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Patient Comments

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No treatment was needed or prescriptions changed. I'm in good health. He did suggest that I get the new Covid shot and flu shot in the fall. Dr. Powers is always kind, considerate, and willing to answer any questions and concerns I have.
August 17, 2024
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Very good experience in every aspect of visit!
June 10, 2024
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Dr. Powers is very polite, courteous and caring. He fully understands me to help me stay healthy.
May 19, 2024
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Professional, pleasant, kindly
May 10, 2024
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Dr. Powers was engaging; asked good questions.
May 4, 2024
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Dr. Powers took time to discuss some minor concerns I had regarding supplement levels which helped me better understand so I could dismiss those concerns.
April 15, 2024
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Dr Powers always seems concerned about my care. He explains things throughly and listens to how I feel about issues. Then together we proceed with any options on my care.
April 13, 2024
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Dr.Powers and his staff can not be topped!!!they KNOW the patients beyond just being patients
March 6, 2024
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A great listener to my problems
February 7, 2024
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