Expertise in
11
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Dr. Alan U. Tan

Hematology | Oncology
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, 
Nashville, TN 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Alan Tan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Tan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, and Nephrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 27 clinical trials. Dr. Tan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2220 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

27 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Axitinib/Nivolumab Combination Therapy vs. Single Agent Nivolumab for the Treatment of TFE/Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma (tRCC) Across All Age Groups
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Axitinib/Nivolumab Combination Therapy vs. Single Agent Nivolumab for the Treatment of TFE/Translocation Renal Cell Carcinoma (tRCC) Across All Age Groups
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Axitinib, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High Risk Anal Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Combined Modality Therapy (CMT) in High Risk Anal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Radiotherapy With Concurrent MEDI4736 (Durvalumab) vs. Radiotherapy With Concurrent Cetuximab in Patients With Locoregionally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer With a Contraindication to Cisplatin
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cetuximab, Durvalumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of TSR-042, an Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of TSR-042, an Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Dostarlimab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Abiraterone acetate, Apalutamide, Hormone therapy, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
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29 Total Publications

Phase II Randomized Trial of Radium-223 Dichloride and Cabozantinib in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma With Bone Metastases: RADICAL (Alliance A031801).
Phase II Randomized Trial of Radium-223 Dichloride and Cabozantinib in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma With Bone Metastases: RADICAL (Alliance A031801).
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: July 27, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Alan U. Tan specialize in?

While Dr. Alan U. Tan is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Urothelial Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Alan U. Tan has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urothelial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alan U. Tan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Alan U. Tan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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