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Dr. Dana Thompson, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.7 (14)
Map Pin Small Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dana Thompson, MD

Dr. Dana Thompson, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Oncology. They graduated from University of Tennessee and is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Thompson, completed a residency at Bowman Grey - Wake Forrest University. Patients rated Dr. Thompson an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Thompson works at Tennessee Oncology in Nashville, TN with other offices in Smithville, TN. They frequently treat conditions like Small Intestine Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer and Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Thompson's Office Locations

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    Tennessee Oncology
    250 25th Ave N Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Tennessee Oncology - Smithville
    518 W Main St, Smithville, TN 37166 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
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Pineal Region Tumors
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von Willebrand Disease
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Alliant Health Plans
    • American General
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CHAMPVA
    • Cigna
    • Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
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    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
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    • Signature Health Alliance
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.7
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    About Dr. Dana Thompson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1306862669
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Vanderbilt University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bowman Grey - Wake Forrest University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bowman Grey - Wake Forrest University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Tennessee
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    Board Certifications
    • Oncology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Dana Thompson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Thompson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Thompson has seen patients for Small Intestine Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer and Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Thompson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Thompson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Thompson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Thompson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Thompson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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