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Dakim Gaines MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Sarcoma

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Rutgers University, 2018
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Rutgers University, 2018
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2023

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 2024

Patient Comments

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Dr Gaines was excellent. Answered all questions. After consulting with another cancer center, Dr Gaines provides the same treatment process and this will allow me to have treatment close to family.
February 21, 2026
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Great experience
February 21, 2026
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Enjoyed meeting the doctor and his staff they were all very helpful and nice
February 17, 2026
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One of the best experiences I've had at VUMC
February 15, 2026
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Absolutely awesome and thorough! Patiently listened to my concerns. Just a great discussion.
February 12, 2026
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I have gone to Vanderbilt 21 times in 2025. Always very professional. The services have been great.
February 3, 2026
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One of the best, if not the best doctor I have ever seen. He is the epitome of what a doctor should know and how a doctor should act.
February 1, 2026
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I have total confidence in them
February 1, 2026
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I am so glad that I got Dr. Gaines for my MD
January 26, 2026
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