Expertise in
46
conditions

Dr. Daniel Vaena

Oncology
West Cancer Center And Research Institute
7945 Wolf River Blvd, 
Germantown, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
46
conditions
West Cancer Center And Research Institute
7945 Wolf River Blvd, 
Germantown, TN 

Overview

Daniel Vaena is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Tennessee.

Dr. Vaena is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. Dr. Vaena is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis
Baptist Memorial Hospital
St Francis Hospital
Regional One Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

West Cancer Center And Research Institute
7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138
Other Locations
The West Clinic PLLC
7945 Wolf River Blvd, Germantown, TN 38138
The West Clinic PLLC
7668 Airways Blvd, Southaven, MS 38671

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Vaena has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

10 Clinical Trials

A Phase II, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial of Salvage Radiotherapy With or Without Enhanced Anti-Androgen Therapy With Apalutamide in Recurrent Prostate Cancer (BALANCE*)
A Phase II, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial of Salvage Radiotherapy With or Without Enhanced Anti-Androgen Therapy With Apalutamide in Recurrent Prostate Cancer (BALANCE*)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Apalutamide
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized, Double-Blind Phase III Study of Pazopanib vs. Placebo in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have No Evidence of Disease Following Metastatectomy
Randomized, Double-Blind Phase III Study of Pazopanib vs. Placebo in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have No Evidence of Disease Following Metastatectomy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drug: Pazopanib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of 177Lu Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody HuJ591 (177Lu-J591) and Ketoconazole in Patients With High-Risk Castrate Biochemically Relapsed Prostate Cancer After Local Therapy
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of 177Lu Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody HuJ591 (177Lu-J591) and Ketoconazole in Patients With High-Risk Castrate Biochemically Relapsed Prostate Cancer After Local Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: 177Lu-J591, Ketoconazole, Hydrocortisone, 111In-J591
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Randomized Trial of Transoral Surgical Resection Followed by Low-Dose or Standard-Dose IMRT in Resectable p16+ Locally Advanced Oropharynx Cancer
Phase II Randomized Trial of Transoral Surgical Resection Followed by Low-Dose or Standard-Dose IMRT in Resectable p16+ Locally Advanced Oropharynx Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Carboplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Duration of Immune Checkpoint Therapy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: A Randomized Phase 3 Non-Inferiority Trial (IMAGINE)
Duration of Immune Checkpoint Therapy in Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: A Randomized Phase 3 Non-Inferiority Trial (IMAGINE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Atezolizumab, Durvalumab, Avelumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: TAK-700, Bicalutamide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 1/1b Study of the Safety of TTX-030 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Chemotherapy in Patients With Lymphoma or Solid Tumor Malignancies
Phase 1/1b Study of the Safety of TTX-030 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Pembrolizumab or Chemotherapy in Patients With Lymphoma or Solid Tumor Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: TTX-030, Pembrolizumab, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine, Nab-Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase II Trial of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in Cisplatin-ineligible Patients With Advanced/Unresectable Urothelial Cancer
A Phase II Trial of Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in Cisplatin-ineligible Patients With Advanced/Unresectable Urothelial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Clinical Trial Comparing CB-839 in Combination With Cabozantinib (CB-Cabo) vs. Placebo With Cabozantinib (Pbo-Cabo) in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Clinical Trial Comparing CB-839 in Combination With Cabozantinib (CB-Cabo) vs. Placebo With Cabozantinib (Pbo-Cabo) in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: CB-839, Cabozantinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Trial of a Ketogenic Diet With Concurrent Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer
A Phase I Trial of a Ketogenic Diet With Concurrent Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 26, 2018
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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25 Total Publications

Dose-Expansion Study of OBI-999, a Globo H-Targeting Antibody-Drug Conjugate, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors.
Dose-Expansion Study of OBI-999, a Globo H-Targeting Antibody-Drug Conjugate, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors.
Journal: The oncologist
Published: February 20, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Vaena is classified as an Distinguished expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), 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. Daniel Vaena specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel Vaena is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Daniel Vaena participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel Vaena has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Vaena'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. Daniel Vaena accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 901-683-0055 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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