William Gabbard, MD

Dr. William Gabbard specializes in nephrology. Dr. Gabbard received his undergraduate and medical degrees from The University of Tennessee. He completed his internal medicine residency at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and his nephrology fellowship at Louisiana State University, New Orleans. Dr. Gabbard also completed interventional nephrology training associated with Emory University.

Dr. Gabbard’s special interests include hypertension, mineral metabolism, and metabolic kidney stone management.

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Medical Education

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Field of Study: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Internship

University of Tenn. Med Ctr at Knoxville
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

University of Tenn. Med Ctr at Knoxville
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

University of Tenn. Med Ctr at Knoxville
Field of Study: Diagnostic Radiology

Fellowship

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Nephrology

February 2024

One of the best I have ever seen

December 2023

Dr. Gabbard put me at ease and was attentive to my concerns and answered my questions to ensure my understanding of my illness.

October 2023

Actually the dr considered my kidney function to be stable as I was following his instructions I am very happy with him and consider him to be an excellent Doctor

Nice visit ... Physician was very attentive and responded to my questions . Learned several new things after speaking with Physician. Very informative and helpful.

August 2023

Exceptionally better than expected

My Care Provider Did AN Excellent Job. Some Areas Were Not SO Grave To Have AN Alarm OR Concern. The Dr Actually Put My Mind@Ease.

July 2023

Very satisfied

April 2024

My experience was very pleasant. Doctor Gabbard has excellent bedside manners. He explained my test results and encouraged me to continue to improve. Great doctor.

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March 2024

Always good to talk to Dr Gabbard. He is the most caring and compassionate person I’ve ever dealt with. Can’t say enough good things about him.

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Dr. Gabbard is one the very best doctors that I have ever encountered. He gives you all the time you want and offers easy to understand explanations about what's going on with you.

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December 2022

I found Dr. Gubbard and his staff to be courteous, timely and thorough. Everything I needed to know was explained to me in layman terms and I did not become overwhelmed as to what was going on with my body.

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Great Doctor, very personable and knowledgeable.

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Dr Gabbard is an excellent Doctor I would recommend him to my family and friends . In fact. I already have recommended him to several friends and family

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Dr. Gabbbard was able to provide me with thorough explanation of how well my kidneys are functioning. I appreciate his ability to make data understandable.

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November 2022

Dr. Gabbard was very informative and thoroughly discussed the medical issues.

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Dr William Habbard is a good doctor. He always review everything about his patients before coming in and talking to you. He has looked over my chart and he tells you what happen now , & before & how to keep it up. Overall I look forward to seeing him again

October 2022

I got to his office he went over my test results. He help saved my kidney by getting me off some of my medication that was affecting my kidney. Thank God for doctors like him.

September 2022

Dr. William Gabbard and his staff are wonderful, caring people. I was met with a smile from beginning to end! And it doesn’t hurt that I got a GOOD report from doc! Thanks again!

August 2022

This was our first visit with Dr. Gabbard and he was very nice bread over all test results. He also answered questions that My sister and I had. He also is going to communicate some of the findings to my mom‘s GP. Overall was a great experience

Took the time to answer all my questions. Give me good insight on how to protect my kidneys.

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