Dr. Robert H. Hester, MD | Franklin, TN | Hematology

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Dr. Robert Hester specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing a decade of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Hester practices at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. He treats patients with lung cancer, arthralgia, and colorectal cancer. His expertise includes performing CT scans, chest CT scans, and CT enterography procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.

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10 Ratings
10 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
10 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
8 areas of expertise
1 office location
Male

Patients consistently highlight Dr. Robert Harrison Hester as knowledgeable, kind, and attentive, praising his ability to explain medical issues thoroughly and with empathy. Many reviews commend his patient listening, responsiveness, and the sense of comfort he provides, making them feel heard and valued in their appointments. There were no negative reviews provided in the dataset, suggesting a generally positive patient experience under Dr. Hester's care.

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Top Doctor. Knowledgeable and kind.

November 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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He was very helpful and explained everything so well.

November 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I appreciate Dr. Hester for being attentive, listening and responding with empathy, care and compassion.

November 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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He was interested in me. He had pre-read my chart.

October 31st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Super nice and very friendly doctor, could not ask for better, made it totally comfortable to talk to him.

June 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Hester is always very attentive and answers all my questions.

May 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very impressive! He was listening to me not telling me what to do. I felt my voice and concerns were heard. Dr. Hester made me feel I was not alone on the healing path. He would work with me.

March 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I never feel rushed by Dr. Hester, he makes me feel like he has all time I need to talk with him,

November 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I did not feel rushed. Dr Hester both listened and answered questions well.

September 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Could not ask for a better person than Doctor Hester!

September 29th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Cool Springs

324 Cool Springs BlvdFranklin, TN 37067

Tel: (615) 322-5000

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Robert Harrison Hester, MD	Amity Taylor Cagle	Breanna Jeanne Tucker	Lauren Chambers Hunt
Hematology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Franklin , TN	Lebanon , TN	McMinnville , TN	Murfreesboro , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 2016

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