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Barbara G. Carranza Leon MD

Associate Professor
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • General Surgery
  • Lipid Disorders

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Diabetes and Endocrinology
1215 21st Avenue South, 8th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Weight Loss Center
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 22200
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Cayetano Heredia University
  • Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
  • Internship - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

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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 consider my doctor to be an excellent provider she is kind compassionate and concerned, and the shows in the way she communicates. I am very appreciative
June 6, 2026
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If I could give this provider a higher score than 5, I would do it. She is the most caring and compassionate provider I have ever had. She is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. She goes above and beyond in her care and always has a positive attitude which helps me as a patient to have a positive attitude.
June 6, 2026
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Phenomenal doctor, caring and intentional with patients.
June 4, 2026
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Dr C is terrific
May 13, 2026
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Dr. Carranza was very helpful providing information.She was also very encouraging and supportive concerning my treatment plan of type 1 diabetes.I appreciate her pleasant, concerned personality.
May 7, 2026
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Dr. Carranza Leon is fabulous a VUMC asset for sure!!
April 23, 2026
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Dr.Coranza Leon is really good and I'm glad I see her.
April 18, 2026
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Dr. Carranza is amazing. She takes her time to make you feel heard and well cared for.
March 27, 2026
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Dr. Leon is superior in every respect.
March 12, 2026
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