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Anthony J. Cmelak MD

Professor of Radiation Oncology, Senior Medical Director, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Franklin, Senior Medical Director, Vanderbilt Radiation Oncology, Director of Radiosurgery for Functional and Benign Disease, and Director of Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neurosciences
  • Primary and Metastatic Nervous System Cancers
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Northwestern University
  • Internship - Saint Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
  • Residency - Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 1997

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
The Dr was very thorough explaining my condition and explaining how he proposed to treat me. He was very expedient in making arrangements for my treatment.
November 29, 2025
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Dr explained treatment plan thoroughly and encouraged questions
November 24, 2025
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I use many Vandy facilities, this is the very best environment of all !
November 24, 2025
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Dr. Cmelak is a fantastic doctor who takes his time and makes sure all of your questions are answered. He explains things clearly and is very friendly.
November 23, 2025
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Staff and doctor were excellent
October 7, 2025
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The doctor was very informative
October 4, 2025
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Good
September 29, 2025
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Great experience even considering the reasons
September 28, 2025
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Exceptional physician and educated me extensively about my procedure and expectations
September 25, 2025
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