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James S. Powers MD

Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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

Location

Vanderbilt Primary Care Village at Vanderbilt
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

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.
Excellent physician
October 14, 2024
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Explained and answered our questions. Showed concern and provided care that made me feel safe and satisfied. Great visit.
October 4, 2024
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Very good and professional experience
September 30, 2024
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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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