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S B. Tanner MD, CCD

Director of Osteoporosis Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Co-Founder Vanderbilt Asthma Sinus Allergy Program, and Best Doctors in America, 2017
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Asthma
  • Adult Rhinitis
  • Adult Sinusitis
  • Allergy / Immunology
  • Allergy and Asthma
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Rheumatology
1301 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Wake Forest University, 1983
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1984
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1986
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1989
  • Certified Clinical Densitometrist

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
  • Allergy and Immunology - American Board of Allergy and Immunology, 1989
  • Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 1992

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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. Bono Tanner is exceptional. As a 67-year-old, I've seen plenty of doctors and he is the best I've ever known. He's personable, takes the time to explain things to you and genuinely cares about you and your life. I can't recommend him highly enough
February 17, 2026
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I have been a patient of Dr Tanner for a long time. He is wonderful about explaining everything to me and including me in my health care.
February 10, 2026
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Dr Tanner is superb.
February 8, 2026
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Dr Tanner is an incredible doctor & very caring.
February 1, 2026
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Dr. Tanner was exceptional.
January 24, 2026
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Off the charts excellent! Explained so well and such a caring person.
January 21, 2026
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Dr. Tanner was outstanding. He was not rushed or pushy to get the appointment completed. He explained things thoroughly. It was the rare visit with a DR. Who was not rushed due to people waiting.
January 16, 2026
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Dr. Tanner is knowledgeable, kind and caring.
January 14, 2026
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Love Dr. Tanner
January 12, 2026
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