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Biography

Ages Seen
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Language(s) Spoken
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Education
Medical School: MD, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center At El Paso (2015)
Internship: Internal Medicine, Texas A&M HSCCOM Baylor Scott & White Temple (2016)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Texas A&M HSCCOM Baylor Scott & White Temple (2018)
Education: Texas A&M HSCCOM Baylor Scott & White Temple (2018)
Fellowship: Nephrology, Texas A&M Health Science Center COM - Scott&White (2020)
Certifications
Nephrology- American Board of Internal Med/Nephrology Nephrology- American Board of Internal Med
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (332) for Stephen Blake Tanner, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern

Patient Comments**

4.2 Feb 11, 2025 He said as very kind and considerate
5.0 Feb 10, 2025 Dr. Tanner is the best doctor I have ever had! I very much appreciate that he answers my questions and makes sure I understand the answer(s). Dr. Tanner also explains the treatment options and likely pathways of my condition very clearly. I cannot imagine how stressful and awful this would be without the clarity he provides. I had not previously understood people stating they would change carriers/ clinics to still have the same provider. Obviously, Dr. Tanner embodies this sentiment! Definitely a provider BS&W wants to have around!
4.2 Feb 8, 2025 Very good
5.0 Feb 7, 2025 Very professional
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Very thorough, explains in great detail
4.2 Feb 6, 2025 Good care and no smoking .
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 He asked questions and listen.
5.0 Jan 25, 2025 Dr. Tanner is simply the best. He's extremely knowledgeable in his field. He goes over every single detail of my health and/or test results. After all of this he takes the time to ensure I have understood what he has stated (even allowing me to restate it in my own words). He's always on schedule and never makes me feel rushed. U and my family truly appreciate his dedication and bedside manner.
5.0 Jan 25, 2025 Dr Stephen Tanner is an exceptional physician who truly cares about his patients. He listens attentively, explains everything clearly and provides thoughtful and personalized care. His expertise and compassion make a world of difference. Highly recommend Dr Stephen Tanner to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and caring Doctor.
4.2 Jan 24, 2025 Accurate professional
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Listen to my concerns. Knowledgeable and professional. Easy to talk to about issues.
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 He's the best doctor that I've ever had. Caring and conscience. Allows me to ask questions and explains clearly.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Very knowledgeable and takes time to go over your health issues and treatments.
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Great! He is very professional and yet personable at the same time
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Very caring and thorough.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Dr. Tanner is an easy to understand communicator. I feel he is thorough with his checkups.
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 He seems to really care about his patients and he discusses and listens to your certains.
5.0 Jan 1, 2025 He was great took time to explain every thing
5.0 Dec 24, 2024 Good
5.0 Dec 22, 2024 Kind and helpful. Explained my diagnosis very well
4.8 Dec 19, 2024 Dr. Tanner comes to each appointment informed of my history and is always happy to answer my questions.
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 Dr. Tanner is awesome. He goes over my lab work and explains things to me so I can understand what's going on with my health. He's always kind and treats me as an older person with respect.
4.9 Dec 18, 2024 Explained test results and answered all questions and addressed concerns
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Awesome
4.8 Dec 17, 2024 He listens. My questions were answered. He is patient. He continues to look for the best care that can be provided. S&W has lost a lot of good doctors in the last few years. Do better. Don't let this nephrologist go.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Doctor Tanner is always very thorough and addresses all my concerns.
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 Listened, interested, not in a hurry, explained, allowed me to ask questions
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Friendly. Spoke to my questions . Explained clearly Really felt in good hands
4.9 Dec 7, 2024 Service excellent
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 I shared with Dr Tanner about the recent death of my son. He was very compassionate and I know he spent a few extra minutes with me with measures of comfort. He explains results of all the tests with me and welcomes any input I have. He is a fantastic doctor
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Love Dr Tanner
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 He is so detail oriented and I appreciate that. I recommended him to my sister and she is now his patient and loves him. We are pleased.
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Superior Provider! The "Cole Palmer" of BS& W Docs!
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Exceptional performance for patient relations
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 I really had an amazing experience, the staff and the Doctor were very understanding.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Very patient, discussed issues in language we could understand , took time to answer question , did not seem to be in a rush
5.0 Nov 27, 2024 Dr. Tanner always makes me feel he is interested in me and the treatment necessary to treat my CKD.
5.0 Nov 26, 2024 Was professional while respectful and warm. I am very happy with his attention to my Issues and concerns and he put my mind at ease
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Always goes above and beyond help and care
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 Always explains labs and discusses treatment plan
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 He is absolutely the best. Answered all my questions. I was more than pleased
5.0 Nov 13, 2024 He is always so helpful and keeps me informed about all my test results
5.0 Nov 12, 2024 So easy to talk with ,can answer your questions without talking down to you
5.0 Nov 12, 2024 Everything was great
4.7 Nov 12, 2024 He is very thorough and does not rush an appointment.
5.0 Nov 12, 2024 Listened to us, was open and talked to us like regular people
5.0 Nov 10, 2024 I've never had a bad experience in any appointment with Dr. Tanner. He always takes the time to answer ALL of my questions and I've never felt rushed or felt brushed off. Dr. Tanner is always very thorough.
4.8 Nov 9, 2024 He takes time to answer questions. He always talks to me like I understand. He looks at me, not always the computer. I look forward to my appointment with Dr. Tanner.
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 Dr. Tanner was very thorough and caring.
4.8 Nov 5, 2024 Very good
4.8 Nov 2, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 Easy to understand and makes sure all questions are answered and understood.
5.0 Oct 18, 2024 Very thorough in explaining test results.
5.0 Oct 17, 2024 He always takes his time & is thorough
5.0 Oct 14, 2024 Dr. Tanner is very thorough. He explains everything in detail to present to you the best explanation of what is going on. He is very nice personable and professional. I trust his expertise very much.
5.0 Oct 10, 2024 Easy to talk to about problem
4.8 Oct 9, 2024 Includes patient in decision-making with care. Kind and courteous great bedside manner
5.0 Oct 9, 2024 Very patient oriented. He listens to his patients.
5.0 Oct 9, 2024 So caring and concerned about me!
5.0 Oct 8, 2024 Great doctor
5.0 Oct 7, 2024 Dr Tanner is the best doctor ever. Friendly, professional and gifted with communication with patients. I have recommended him
5.0 Oct 4, 2024 He is great!
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 From the MD's analysis & assessment's from my queries, I felt I was in good hands.
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 Very caring and explains everything thoroughly.
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 Very personable and knowledgeable.
4.9 Sep 30, 2024 He provided excellent service, perhaps "above and beyond". I left with a clear understanding of what was going on and why more tests were necessary. I would refer him whole-heartedly!
5.0 Sep 27, 2024 Dr. Tanner is awesome. Really appreciate him and the team.
5.0 Sep 26, 2024 Dr. Tanner gave me some useful insights in my condition, and I have begun to implement some changes. Also, Google Maps misdirected us to Maybe Clinic Building, and this put us very late by the time we found the right place. Dr. Tanner very kindly agreed to work us in. We especially appreciated this in light of the fact that we travel 60 minutes one way to Temple.
5.0 Sep 26, 2024 Dr Tanner always listens to me, for whatever needs to be done. He is ver knowledgeable!
4.8 Sep 25, 2024 He answered all my questions and made suggestions to follow.
5.0 Sep 25, 2024 Dr. Tanner was very professional and friendly enjoyed our visit.
5.0 Sep 23, 2024 He is very thorough. I like that!
4.2 Sep 21, 2024 Doctor Tanner take care of me very well. He got my blood pressure under control he did more then what the other Doctor could. Doctor Tanner is great..
5.0 Sep 18, 2024 He's the best doctor I've ever had. Saved my life.
5.0 Sep 16, 2024 I have been a patient of Dr. Tanner for a few years now and have always received quality care from him and his office, Dr. Tanner and his staff are always very professional.
5.0 Sep 12, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Sep 11, 2024 Dr Tanner is kind and is always concerned with how I feel & if I'm comfortable with treatment and makes sure I understand everything. He has gelped me getting my blood pressure under control.
5.0 Sep 7, 2024 Great Dr. Great experience !!!
5.0 Sep 7, 2024 Very well knowledgeable
5.0 Aug 30, 2024 Always excellent visits with Dr. Tanner. Very efficient, competent, professional, kind, allows necessary dialogue time, explains lab data and other information precisely, just a "nice guy", too.
5.0 Aug 30, 2024 I always feel fully informed and leave having all the info possible to understand test results and prognosis. He has an optimistic view which relieves any stress I feel. Very thorough and addresses all my concerns.

*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.