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Summary
Dr. Richard Tanner treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease stage 5, and performs scintimammography, mammogram, and digital breast tomosynthesis. He practices surgery in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson, Erlanger East Hospital, Dch Regional Medical Center, and Northport Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 10 years of experience
- University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner has 5 locationsUt Medical College Surgery
979 E 3rd St Ste B401Chattanooga, TN 37403 Tel: (423) 778-7695
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 10 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chattanooga , TN | Chattanooga , TN | Moscow , ID | Chattanooga , TN |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center | Med School: East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of Tennessee and Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2016.
NPI Number
Dr. Tanner's NPI number is 1679936827.
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- Where is Dr. Richard Tanner's office located?
- Dr. Richard Tanner's office is located at 979 E 3rd St Ste B401, Chattanooga, TN, 37403.
- Does Dr. Richard Tanner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Richard Tanner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Tanner affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Tanner is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson, ERLANGER EAST HOSPITAL, Dch Regional Medical Center, and Northport Medical Center.
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