The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

Find the Top Tongue Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near Nashville, TN. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Sinard is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sinard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Mannion is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mannion is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Rohde is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rohde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Glossectomy, and Laryngectomy.

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    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Langerman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Langerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Centennial Head And Neck Surgery

    335 24th Ave N Ste 120, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Bekeny is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bekeny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Bekeny is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Topf is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Topf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Netterville is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Netterville is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frey's Syndrome, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center

    1215 21st Ave S # 6-10, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Wiggleton is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wiggleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tongue Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Murphy is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Gilbert is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    1211 Medical Center Dr # 3, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Labarge is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Labarge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses Perichondritis, Thyroid Cancer, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and Tongue Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1710, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Chan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    TriStar Radiation Oncology

    2410 Patterson St # B, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Wakefield is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Wakefield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    SCRI Oncology Partners

    335 24th Ave N Ste 300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Pelster is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pelster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatoblastoma. Dr. Pelster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Centennial Head And Neck Surgery

    335 24th Ave N Ste 120, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    C Blake is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Blake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Blake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    250 25th Ave N Ste 412, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Donnellan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Donnellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    SCRI Oncology Partners Group

    335 24th Ave N Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Johnson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Tennessee Oncology, PLLC

    2410 Patterson St, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Strickler is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Strickler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Atrium Plastic Surgery

    250 25th Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffery Russell is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology | Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave Ste B1003, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Cmelak is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cmelak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Schwannoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Thalamotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?

    Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Tongue Cancer doctor near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctor near Nashville, 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near Nashville, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tongue Cancer 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 Tongue Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue Cancer 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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