Dr. Sallaya D. Chinratanalab, MD | Nashville, TN | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab is a rheumatologist who brings 35 years of experience to caring for patients with joint and musculoskeletal conditions. She earned her medical degree from Siriraj Hospital Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Chinratanalab is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, French, and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Chinratanalab practices at multiple locations throughout Nashville, Tennessee, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She specializes in treating joint pain, foot pain, and heel pain conditions. Her treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques. Patients have given Dr. Chinratanalab an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.3

29 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
15 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Female

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I refer everyone to Dr. Chinratanalab

December 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Chin is the very best.

November 3rd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Excellent

October 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I started my rheumatology journey in 1996 with a fabulous doctor named Grace Teal. She became like family and I loved her so much. She had a terminal condition and when she passed, I chose Dr. Chin because she trained under Dr. Teal. She is a beautiful person and I love her equally as much as I loved Dr. Teal. She always listens, is very patient with me and will address any issues in person at my appointments without rushing me out the door like some doctors do and when I send her messages on the portal, she personally answers timely instead of having a nurse respond. I am baffled by all these bad reviews as I have never had a bad experience and never felt that she was ever dismissive.

January 5th, 2021

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Very terrible experience. She does not listen, I have been diagnosed with Lupus for a long time by other good specialists. They have retired so when I went to see her I wasn't having a flare-up. She ran tests that showed no activity and said there was nothing wrong. I told her that I had medical records back when it was active .She said she didn't want to see them, only hers. How crazy is that! It is impossible to diagnose when in remission. I wanted a doctor I could get established with when had problems, not a diagnosis that I've had several times over 17 Yrs. Very rude as well. Please don't go to her ,there are plenty of good ones .

August 18th, 2015

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pain and problems.dislike the longer you go to her the less she cares about your

August 6th, 2015

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It was a horrible experience. She maybe 0k for treating arthritic conditions but for diagnosing chronic diseases I would not recommend. You have to be able to listen to patients which is not, very rude.

April 3rd, 2015

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I highly recommend this doctor! I have been seeing her for 5 years for lupus and SjÃ¶gren's syndrome. She is awesome!

January 13th, 2015

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I can only say that it was a waste of time and that she is not qualified. Personally I would not recommend her.

April 29th, 2014

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It was the worst experience I have ever had . Terrible bedside manner, not listening to her patient. Ignored everything accept her own opinion. My doctor was outraged when he read her letter that was sent to him pretty much saying there was nothing wrong with me. I have since been diagnosed with Lupus.

April 17th, 2014

Vanderbilt Rheumatology

1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501Nashville, TN 37232

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Nashville General Hospital

1818 Albion StNashville, TN 37208

Tel: (615) 341-4000

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Rheumatology Clinic

1301 Medical Center Drste 2501aNashville, TN 37232

Tel: (615) 322-1900

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1301 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232

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Nashville Healthcare Center

1818 Albion StNashville, TN 37208

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Dr. Sallaya D Chinratanalab, MD	Dr. Rachel Anne Ward	Dr. Grafton Hunt Thurman	Dr. Jennifer Jordan Young-Glazer, MD
Rheumatology	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients
3.3 (29 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)	5 (1 Rating)
35 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	58 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, English
Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN
Med School: Siriraj Hospital Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Florida State University College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Rheumatology

Gout
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

Siriraj Hospital Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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What languages does Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab speak?: Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, and English.
Does Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab affiliated with?: Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital At Vanderbilt.
Does Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab's office located?: Dr. Sallaya Chinratanalab's office is located at 1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, Nashville, TN, 37232.

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