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 locations

Ut Medical College Surgery

979 E 3rd St Ste B401Chattanooga, TN 37403
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

Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner

979 E 3rd St Ste B401Chattanooga, TN 37403

Erlanger Baroness Hospital

975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403

Erlanger East Hospital

1751 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Chattanooga , TNChattanooga , TNMoscow , IDChattanooga , 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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Morrell Tanner has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

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.
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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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