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Shichun Bao MD

Associate Professor of Medicine
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  • 515 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.
*Dr. Bao is amazing! Her attention to detail care & concern make me feel well taken care of. Thank you, *Dr. Bao!
May 24, 2021
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*Dr. Bao was extremely patient with me. She listened and explained I answered my questions. I was very nervous about my condition. After this visit, I was a lot calmer and I sent her a message through "My Health at Vanderbilt" to express my appreciation.
May 13, 2021
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Dr Bao is excellent. I have complete confidence in her and would highly recommend her.
May 4, 2021
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care rendered was above very good
April 29, 2021
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Dr. Bao always listens to me carefully.
April 29, 2021
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Dr. Bao is always very thorough in our visits. She shows genuine concern when my blood sugar numbers are not within range.
April 27, 2021
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very professional
April 23, 2021
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It was refreshing to see Dr Bao sharing her knowledge with a resident. This reassured me that I HAVE THE BEST taking care of me
April 23, 2021
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Dr.. Bao is great!
April 21, 2021
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