

Oncology
Daniel Vaena, MD
Director GU and Phase 1 Programs, West Cancer Center and Research Institute; Visiting Professor, University of Iowa
Daniel Vaena, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary oncology at West Cancer Center and Research Institute in Germantown, Tennessee. With over 20 years of experience, he serves as Director of the Genitourinary (GU) and Phase 1 Programs, focusing on advanced malignancies including renal neoplasms and resection, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and other GU tumors. He also manages metastatic respiratory system cancers, bone cancer, retroperiton
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Federal University of Cameroon / Center University of Health Science — M.D.
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- West Cancer Center & Research Institute
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice