Pediatrics

Victor Santana, MD

Vice President, Clinical Trials Administration & Associate Director, Clinical Research

Victor M. Santana, MD, is a distinguished pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializing in childhood cancers, with a primary focus on neuroblastoma and other pediatric malignancies. He treats children with high-risk and relapsed solid tumors, emphasizing phase I-II clinical trials, new drug development, and innovative therapies including autologous marrow transplantation. Over four decades at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Santana has dedicated his career to pe

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (ABPN)
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico (MD, 1978)
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatrics, 1979-1981)
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 1981-1984)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2016-2021 (6 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Newsweek — Top Doctors
2015

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Sickle Cell DiseasePediatric Hematology-OncologyPediatric CancerPediatric LeukemiaPediatric Sarcoma

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Santana treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Santana accept Aetna insurance?

Victor Santana's public profile lists Aetna, Curative, and First Health plus 2 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Santana practice?

Victor Santana practices in Memphis, TN with hospital affiliations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

What does Dr. Santana specialize in?

Victor Santana is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

How long has Dr. Santana been practicing?

Victor Santana has 48+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Santana's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Puerto Rico (MD, 1978); Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatrics, 1979-1981); Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 1981-1984).