Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions
1967 Hawks Landing Dr, 
Louisville, TN 

Overview

Dr. Chism as a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Tennessee oncology. He provides comprehensive, evidence based care for patients with all types of cancer and blood disorders, combining the latest scientific advances with a personalized, compassionate approach. His clinical interest include genitourinary cancers, thoracic malignancies including lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, breast cancers, hematologic malignancies, and the integration of immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and novel biologic treatments into routine clinical practice. He is passionate about expanding access to invasive cancer therapies through clinical research and improving cancer care delivery and community and roll settings. He has served in national leadership roles with the American society of Clinical Oncology and contributes to initiatives focus on quality improvement, Health equity, workforce development, and patient access to care. Dr. Chism believes every patient deserves access to most effective treatments available, delivered with compassion, clear communication, and a commitment to improve in both outcomes and quality of life.

Dr. Chism is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

Dr. Chism is board certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 20 clinical trials. Dr. Chism is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, 2008

Residency

UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

UNC- Chapel Hill

Hospital Affiliations

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Blount Memorial Hospital
Parkwest Hospital

Gender

Male

Awards

Vanderbilt Star award 2017 for Clinical research
ASCO Ambassador
ASCO Merit Award 2014

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Tennessee Oncology
1967 Hawks Landing Dr, Louisville, TN 37777
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chism 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.

Bladder Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Breast Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
Colorectal Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Anal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Melanoma
Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma
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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.


20 Clinical Trials

DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Chism

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Chism?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David Chism by calling their office at 865-284-4575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David Chism a top-rated expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Chism 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. David Chism specialize in?

While Dr. David Chism is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Clear Cell Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. David Chism participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David Chism has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). You can view a list of Dr. David Chism's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David Chism accept my insurance?

Dr. David Chism accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-284-4575 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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