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Medical Oncology · Tennessee

Elizabeth Davis, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office

Oncology

Nashville, TN

James Peyton, M.D.

Oncology

Clarksville, TN

Timothy Panella, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Program Director, Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship

Oncology

Knoxville, TN

Dianna Shipley, MD

Oncology

Gallatin, TN

Lester Porter, MD

Oncology

Gallatin, TN

Emily Chan, MD, PHD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Adetola Kassim, MD

Director, Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Thatcher Heumann, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Michel Kuzur, MD

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Guy Tillinghast, M.D.

Oncology

Knoxville, TN

Larry Schlabach, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor (Retired), Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Chattanooga

Oncology

Chattanooga, TN

Mace Rothenberg, MD

Chief Development Officer and Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, his team secured regulatory

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Ruth Lamar, M.D.

Oncology

Franklin, TN

Bradley Harrison, MD

Oncology

Chattanooga, TN

Harsha Vardhana, M.D.

Oncology

Chattanooga, TN

Nancy Peacock, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine-Hematology, University of Tennessee Health

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Jeffrey Patton, MD

Chief Executive Officer, OneOncology; Executive Chairman, Tennessee Oncology

Oncology

Nashville, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Medical Oncology oncologist do?

A Medical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the systemic treatment of cancer with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. After completing Oncology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general oncologist typically handles day to day.

What conditions does a Medical Oncology oncologist treat?

A Medical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Many also see closely related conditions within Oncology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general oncologist.

When should I see a Medical Oncology oncologist?

Consider seeing a Medical Oncology oncologist when you have a new cancer diagnosis or your treatment plan involves systemic therapy, when a primary care clinician or general oncologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Medical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Medical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?

Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Medical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the systemic treatment of cancer with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Medical Oncology oncologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, lymphomas, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer.

How does Convene match me with a top Medical Oncology oncologist?

Convene Health evaluates oncologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Medical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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