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David F. Penson MD, MPH, MMHC

Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology, Hamilton and Howd Chair in Urologic Oncology, and Director, Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Quality and Outcomes Research
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Elevated PSA
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatectomy
  • Urologic/Genitourinary Cancer
  • Urology

Locations

Vanderbilt Urology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Boston University, 1991
  • Fellowship - UCLA Health System, 1993
  • Residency - UCLA Health System, 1997
  • Master of Public Health - Yale University, 2000
  • Management in Health Care

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2001

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Patient Comments

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Good
February 13, 2024
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Treated kindly by everyone.
January 26, 2024
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Dr Penson is excellent and does a very good job! He takes time to help and is very concerned. We refer friends and family to him regularly
January 1, 2024
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Very great first visit
December 31, 2023
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Treated very professionally with no worries or concerns at all.
December 31, 2023
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I am a longtime patient .. I drive a long distance to Vanderbilt but it's well worth it ! Love and trust Vanderbilt docs
December 15, 2023
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Dr. Penson was very professional, informative, and easy to understand. He did not sugar coat my situation, but we felt very comfortable with my upcoming surgery. I knew I was in good hands.
December 10, 2023
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Very pleased with DR Pinson
December 10, 2023
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I have total confidence in Dr Penson.
December 3, 2023
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