DAVID RANZ, MD
VANDERBILT HEALTH CLINICIANS, LLC
Functional Medicine MDs
Addressing root causes of imbalance through natural therapies for optimal wellness.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Rush Medical College of Rush University
- Graduated
- 1978
- Medicare specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Group practice
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 3,510 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
David Ranz, MD, practices in Nashville. The scope of care involves identifying underlying imbalances to support the body's natural healing processes.
Functional medicine focuses on moving beyond symptom management to investigate root causes of illness. This approach addresses the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, environment, and genetics to support optimal health.
The practice is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health Clinicians, LLC. Medicare assignment is accepted for services provided.
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of functional medicine?
Functional medicine investigates root causes of illness by looking at the interconnectedness of diet, lifestyle, environment, and genetics, rather than just treating symptoms.
Does this provider treat chronic fatigue?
The provider's scope of care includes addressing chronic fatigue as part of identifying underlying imbalances.
Is this practice accepting Medicare patients?
Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignment.
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