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William M. Sullivan MD, MEd

Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

About William M. Sullivan

William M. Sullivan, MD, MEd, is an internist and pediatrician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics. He joined Vanderbilt Executive Wellness and Concierge Medicine in 2023. 

Dr. Sullivan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Founder’s Medal for First Honors and the Canby Robinson Society Ideal Physician Award. During medical school he earned a master’s degree in education at the Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University. He completed his internship and residency at VUMC in internal medicine and pediatrics, and he also served an additional year as the Hugh J. Morgan Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt. 

Dr. Sullivan is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, and since 2018 he has been a practicing member of the Vanderbilt teaching faculty, as well as an assistant residency program director. Dr. Sullivan is pursuing additional training and board certification in lifestyle medicine. 

Areas of Expertise

  • Addictions or Substance Abuse or Substance Dependence
  • General Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatric Primary Care
  • Primary Care
  • Psychiatry
  • Well Child Care

Location

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2013
  • Master of Education - Vanderbilt University, 2013
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2017
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

Patient Comments

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Perfection
August 15, 2024
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Dr Sullivan took all the time I needed and was very professional.
August 1, 2024
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Really a great doc. Very intelligent, good problem solver, and so helpful and supportive. I have already recommended him to some friends and family members. He exceeded my expectations.
April 4, 2024
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Dr. Sullivan went through every question I had, he was amazing at going through every one of my questions or concerns.
March 5, 2024
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Dr. Sullivan is one of the nicest, most knowledgeable, most prepared doctors I have seen.
February 29, 2024
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As one ages, the complexities of life can be challenging. Dr. Sullivan is and will be a helpful guide as time goes by.
October 23, 2023
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Dr Sullivan was outstanding
September 20, 2023
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Dr. Sullivan is fantastic and very thorough, it was my first visit and I was very impressed
September 14, 2023
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First time I saw Dr.Sullivan. Fantastic love him
September 14, 2023
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