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Rachel K. Apple MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Instructor in Medicine, and Instructor in Pediatrics
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  • 127 ratings
  • 31 comments

Areas of Expertise

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

Languages

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    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.
Dr. Apple is very good at making me feel heard. She is so thorough and explains everything clearly. I really appreciated the time she spent in the room being clear on my health goals and going over everything with me. She is very kind and empathetic.
July 18, 2023
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Dr. Apple is FANTASTIC. She spent a great deal of time discussing with me, every aspect of my various health conditions -- both asking questions and informing me about options for treatment where necessary. She mentioned, and it was obvious, that she studied my health records earlier in the day to prepare for my physical exam. I feel that Dr. Apple really cares about my health and well-being. I am so fortunate that she is my primary care physician -- as well as my husband's. We are in great hands!
June 23, 2023
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I don't know how Dr. Apple fits everything in every day. She is incredibly thorough and so wise. She follows up on every issue from the previous well check, and she makes you feel like her only patient...which I know isn't the case! She also answers emails SO fast it's amazing, and she is super proactive. She has advocated for me a lot in the last year with referrals and advice, and it's made huge change in my life. I am so grateful to have her in my corner.
June 8, 2023
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Dr. Apple is an exemplary PCP, I often recommend her. She takes every problem seriously and doesn't talk down to me. Collaborative, listens and asks questions. Thorough without being excessive.
May 17, 2023
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Dr. Apple has such a wonderful bedside manner and is always so thorough and knowledgeable. She is hands down the best physician I've worked with. I completely trust my health in her hands!
May 2, 2023
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Dr. Apple studied my daughter's history, treated her with respect, and performed a thorough assessment. I feel confident in her care!
April 21, 2023
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Very thorough Medicare exam. Went well.
April 18, 2023
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Dr Spple also at intern to start the appointment. Always care and attention is excellent with Dr Apple. Love her!
April 12, 2023
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I'm very grateful to have Dr. Apple. I feel very well cared for. I know she's very busy but I never felt rushed. She listens and she includes my concerns/thoughts into her proposals for treatment.
April 12, 2023
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