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Shichun Bao MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
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  • 580 ratings
  • 50 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Diabetes
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    Diabetes and Endocrinology
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    Endocrine Diseases in Pregnancy
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    Endocrinology and Metabolism
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    Parathyroid
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    Thyroid Disease and Thyroid Cancer

Conditions and Treatments

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    Adrenal Disease - Adrenal Insufficiency
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    Diabetes - Type 1
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    Diabetes -Type 2
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    Hypercalcemia
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    Hyperparathyroidism
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    Reproductive Endocrinology - Polycystic Ovarian
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    Thyroid Disease - Goiter
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    Thyroid Disease - Hyperthyroidism

Location

Vanderbilt Diabetes
1215 21st Avenue South, 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

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    Chinese
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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Shanghai Medical University, 1989
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Internship - East Carolina University
  • Residency - East Carolina University

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I was given respect, genuine concern, and excellent care.
March 15, 2022
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Dr. Bao was able to treat me even though I was late for appointment due to road construction at multiple locations between Bowling Green KY and Vandy. She was understanding and encouraging. She is the best.
March 13, 2022
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She was the best.
March 10, 2022
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Dr. Bao is a truly wonderful physician who shows her care for me every time we meet.
March 9, 2022
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Dr. Bao is a great physician. She is knowledgeable and cares her patient. She listened and discussed options patiently with me.
March 3, 2022
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Provider took her time and explained everything with details. Very good experience.
Februray 22, 2022
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Totally good experience
Februray 22, 2022
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Asked if I had questions when I starred to say something she started talking again.. I resigned myself to this is the she is.
Februray 19, 2022
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Dr. Boa is wonderful in her explanation of the visit, best experience I have had
Februray 17, 2022
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