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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.
Dr. Carranza Leon is such a kind, caring, and compassionate doctor. She listens to my concerns and is always willing to help any way she can.
February 17, 2026
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Great person and physician
February 12, 2026
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Barbara is the best!!
January 30, 2026
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Very impressed with doctors knowledge and experience.
January 26, 2026
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This was my first visit and I felt confident leaving that she will help me figure out the best plan for my health issues. Thank you!
January 22, 2026
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Dr. Carranza Leon is the absolute best! She is kind and great at her job. She makes my day a little brighter when I get to see her.
January 15, 2026
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Makes me feel comfortable and that no question is dumb.
January 15, 2026
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Great team !
January 8, 2026
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She is a wonderful doctor. Listens and communicates A+!
November 20, 2025
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