Overview
Christopher Tinkle is a Radiation Oncologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Tinkle is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Splenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Tinkle
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Tinkle?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Tinkle by calling their office at 901-595-8735. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Tinkle a top-rated expert for Brain Stem Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Tinkle is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Stem Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Tinkle specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Tinkle is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Brain Stem Cancer, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Christopher Tinkle participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Tinkle has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Stem Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Tinkle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Tinkle accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Tinkle accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 901-595-8735 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Tinkle isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Tinkle isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Tinkle isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Tinkle isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Tinkle isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Tinkle isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Tinkle isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GliomaDr. Tinkle isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Tinkle isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.