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Rachel K. Apple MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics

Areas of Expertise

  • Adolescent Primary Care
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Health
  • Contraception
  • Depression
  • General Pediatrics
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2012
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2016
  • Master of Public Health - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics, 2016
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018

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.
My provider listened to my concerns and took the time to talk through not only the medical options, but also the impact they could potentially have on me. I appreciate the expertise, and also the kindness and empathy that was shown to me.
February 16, 2024
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Dr. Apple is always fantastic, but this visit was super helpful to me. She not only realizes that I need my personal patient care, but also acknowledges that I'm a mom and talks to me on a mom level. I really feel comfortable talking to her and I appreciate her realness.
February 7, 2024
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Dr Rachel Apple is very thorough, personable, caring professional!
February 6, 2024
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Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Rachel Apple. She is knowledgeable and thorough in discussing issues with me. Includes me in the decision making process and makes me aware of all aspects of my care. She is great at setting me at ease to feel comfortable about discussing these issues. She is a tremendous asset to Vanderbilt and I appreciate her and her professionalism.
January 12, 2024
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Dr Apple is a wonderful doctor , she shows concerns and makes suggestions on better approaches and at the same gives you chance to make input on the situation. I will recommend Dr Apple at anytime .
January 11, 2024
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I will always recommend Dr Apple and her staff. They listen and care. Hard to find in Drs these days
December 13, 2023
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Dr. Apple is the best physician on the planet. She is caring, kind, thoughtful, and shows true concern and interest in her patients. She spends a lot of time with me and talks with me rather than at me. She is so knowledgeable and I'll always come back to see Dr. Apple.
November 8, 2023
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I have an amazing doctor! I appreciate her...
November 1, 2023
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Dr. Apple is excellent.
October 24, 2023
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