The 20 Best Glioma Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Glioma near Franklin, TN. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    SpecialtyCare

    214 Centerview Drive, Suite 100, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    . Dr. De Victoria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. De Victoria is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Elite in Glioma
    Elite in Glioma

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Merrell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Merrell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    SpecialtyCare

    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ziva Stauber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Stauber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Cervical Myelopathy, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Dr. Stauber is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology Neurology.

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    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Glioma
    Internal Medicine

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Cool Springs

    324 Cool Springs Blvd, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Coplin is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Coplin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mtpc LLC

    4588 Carothers Pkwy, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chase Escott is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Escott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mtpc LLC

    4588 Carothers Pkwy, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gray is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Experienced in Glioma

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    4488 Carothers Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Dorand is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Dorand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Agranulocytosis.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ross is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mononeuritis Multiplex, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psy&Neuro/Neuromuscular Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology/ Neurology , Arizona Board Of Medical Examiners , California Medical Board , Colorado Board Of Medical Examiners , Florida Board Of Medicine , Idaho State Board Of Medicine , Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Indiana Health Professions Bureau , Kentucky Board Of Medical Licensure , Missouri Division Of Professional Registration , Missouri State Board Of Registration , Nevada State Board Of Medical Examiners , Oregon Board Of Medical Examiners , Rhode Island Board Of Medical Licensure , Texas State Board Of Medical Examiners , Washington Division Of Professional Licensing , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board , and Wyoming Board Of Medicine.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Oncology

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    4220 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Shih is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Thompson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurology

    Vanderbilt Hemostasis Treatment Clinic

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 2500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Moots is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moots is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lola Chambless is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chambless is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Glioma
    Anesthesiology

    Surgical Monitoring Associates LLC

    3 Maryland Farms Ste 200, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laverne Gugino is an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Gugino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Chiari Malformation.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    NeuroSpine Institute - Brentwood

    1624 Westgate Cir Ste 125, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Shirzadi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Shirzadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Shirzadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Howell Allen Clinic With Ascension Saint Thomas Brentwood

    791 Old Hickory Blvd, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lebow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Lebow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Unknown Office Name

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 810, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Abram is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Abram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Phillips is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

    4220 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sittig is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sittig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Intraductal Papilloma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Advanced in Glioma

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Mohler is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mohler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Meningioma.

    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Weaver is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glioma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Encephalocele, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glioma?

    Gliomas are a common type of brain tumor that develop from glial cells, which are specialized cells that surround and support neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Gliomas are generally classified based on which type of glial cell is involved in the tumor: Astocytomas are a type of glioma that develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes. Astrocytomas are the most common type of glioma. Ependymomas are another type of glioma that develop from ependymal cells that line the brain and spinal cord. Ependymomas are more likely to affect children than adults.  Optic gliomas affect the optic nerves, which send messages from the eyes to the brain.  Other notable types include diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, mixed gliomas, and oligodendrogliomas.

    When should I see a Glioma doctor near Franklin, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Glioma doctor near Franklin, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Glioma doctors near Franklin, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Glioma doctors near Franklin, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Glioma doctor near Franklin, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Glioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glioma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Glioma doctor near Franklin, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Glioma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Glioma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Glioma doctors near Franklin, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glioma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Glioma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glioma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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