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Stephen Blake Tanner, MD

Nephrology

Accepts New Patients
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About Stephen Blake Tanner, MD

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LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Degrees: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (2015)
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center At El Paso (2015)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Texas A&M HSCCOM Baylor Scott & White Temple (2016)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Texas A&M HSCCOM Baylor Scott & White Temple (2018)
  • Fellowship: Nephrology, Texas A&M Health Science Center COM - Scott&White (2020)
Certifications
  • Nephrology - American Board of Internal Med/Nephrology
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (101) for Stephen Blake Tanner, MD

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May 14, 2023
Very good service
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May 14, 2023
He is very informative about my heath situation. He is easy and comfortable to talk with.
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May 12, 2023
He listens and gives easily understandable advise and recommendations.
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May 11, 2023
Very professional
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May 10, 2023
Very knowledgeable and helpful
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May 9, 2023
I have never had any Doctor and I've lived in many States take care and show so much Knowledge and Listening skills. Dr.Tanner is the BEST Doctor I have ever been seen by.
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Apr 23, 2023
Dr, Tanner is one of the best doctors that has ever taken care of me. He is so knowledgeable about my kidney disease but what makes him even better he knows about all the other meds and associated conditions to zero in on the specific issue with my kidneys. He is so nice and I really feel like he cares about me. He takes the time to explain so many things and You know exactly what is going on. I hope I have him as long as I live.
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Apr 21, 2023
Extremely smart, capable, and friendly. A wonderful doctor
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Apr 12, 2023
He is a diagnostician as well as nephrologist. He saved my life.
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Apr 11, 2023
Easy to understand
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Apr 10, 2023
Answered my questions in a way that I could understand.
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr Tanner is a people person doctor. Very easy to talk to. He explained everything to me in a way that I would understand and I appreciate it. The staff was very polite and friendly.
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Tanner is an excellent provider. He took his time to answer all my questions and explain all the test results. He is friendly and concerned with my well-being. I would recommend him to anyone needing his services.
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Apr 5, 2023
Great doctor. He takes the time to listen.
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Apr 5, 2023
Very impressed with dr tanner. Got lots of info great help
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Apr 5, 2023
He is amazing and truly tries to help me with my kidneys and the problem that causes with other things going on
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Apr 1, 2023
Dr. Tanner is a excellent doctor and a great communicator. I learn a lot from him and he Is very good with answering questions. One of my favorite doctors!
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Mar 31, 2023
Dr Tanner is the very best. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and deeply concerned about his patients. I give him credit for changing my life. I have recommended him to several. I would not want anyone else to help with my kidney disease.
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Mar 29, 2023
Explained everything and answered all the questions we had
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Mar 29, 2023
Real good
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Mar 28, 2023
Doctor Tanners is a very good Doctor he really help me get my blood pressure under control..
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Mar 21, 2023
I like him very very much, and would definitely recommend him to everybody that I know
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Mar 9, 2023
Dr. Explained info and gave suggestions on issues I have. He was considerate of my questions.
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Mar 3, 2023
Dr. Tanner review of my medication and supplement was excellent. This review disclosed to me some changes I need to make
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Feb 25, 2023
Friendly staff and DOCTOR
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Feb 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023
He was very thorough and informative. This provider is also personable and you can tell that he cares.
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Feb 24, 2023
Physician and staff seem very caring.
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Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Tanner listens to me, not just when I have a question, but also when I have a suggestion. He takes the time needed to explain something, also.
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Feb 24, 2023
Always professional and helpful
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Feb 22, 2023
Dr. Tanner is very kind and listens well. He does not make you feel rushed. He gives you time to ask questions.
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Feb 22, 2023
Very professional, competent, confident, great communication skills, excellent diagnoses and prognoses, allows ample dialogue and questions time, an excellent physician.
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Feb 18, 2023
He is amazing. Explains everything. Actively listens to what I have to say. Hears my point of view. Encourages. I am excited to be established with him!
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Feb 17, 2023
We always have an open discussion on results of recent tests, future medical tests and general overall prognosis. Very comfortable in sharing any concerns.
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Feb 17, 2023
Very through, and answered all questions.
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Feb 15, 2023
Excellent doctor! Amazing bedside manner!
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Feb 10, 2023
He was cordial and thorough and really caring
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Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Tanner was very informative, he cared for my concerns and health.
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Jan 30, 2023
Best doctor you have!!!
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Jan 30, 2023
He explains everything so I can understand
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Jan 27, 2023
He spent more time than I expected answering questions and providing information, especially since we are still determining diagnosis and issue. I appreciate his willingness to thoroughly followup to ensure our suspicion is confirmed.
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Jan 22, 2023
So knowledgeable about my issues.. Answered all my questions very attentive to my concerns.
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Jan 21, 2023
Thanks for the service
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Jan 19, 2023
Very knowledgeable and professional .
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Jan 9, 2023
Dr. Tanner is one of the best Doctor's I have ever seen. I feel confident and reassured that he is taking very good care of me. He is professional and personable. He spent a lot of time answering my questions and going over in detail every aspect of my kidney condition. We also talked about future plans of action depending on how my next labs turn out. Yes, I feel like I am in excellent hands being his patient.
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Dec 22, 2022
Very friendly, concerned
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Dec 21, 2022
Great Doctor staff and care
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Dec 7, 2022
Dr Tanner is very patient and thorough with this patient who is very hard of hearing.
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Dec 6, 2022
Very good experience
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