Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Wade Iams

Oncology
Vanderbilt University
3601 21st Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
Vanderbilt University
3601 21st Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Wade Iams is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Iams is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Walgreens
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Locations

Vanderbilt University
3601 21st Ave S, 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.

5 Clinical Trials

An Open-label, Phase 1, Dose-escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Antitumor Activity of TAK-676 With Pembrolizumab Following Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Non-small-cell Lung Cancer, Triple-negative Breast Cancer, or Squamous-cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck That Has Progressed on Checkpoint Inhibitors
An Open-label, Phase 1, Dose-escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Preliminary Antitumor Activity of TAK-676 With Pembrolizumab Following Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Non-small-cell Lung Cancer, Triple-negative Breast Cancer, or Squamous-cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck That Has Progressed on Checkpoint Inhibitors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, TAK-676
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Dose Escalation Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of the DNA-PK Inhibitor M3814 in Combination With Avelumab With and Without Palliative Radiotherapy in Participants With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Dose Escalation Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of the DNA-PK Inhibitor M3814 in Combination With Avelumab With and Without Palliative Radiotherapy in Participants With Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
An Adaptive Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Study of M7824 (Bintrafusp Alfa) Versus Pembrolizumab as a First-line Treatment in Patients With PD-L1 Expressing Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
An Adaptive Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Study of M7824 (Bintrafusp Alfa) Versus Pembrolizumab as a First-line Treatment in Patients With PD-L1 Expressing Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: M7824, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I/Ib Open-Label, Multi-Center, Dose-Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of Intravenous NBF 006 in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer Followed by a Dose Expansion Study in Patients With KRAS-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase I/Ib Open-Label, Multi-Center, Dose-Escalation Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Efficacy of Intravenous NBF 006 in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer Followed by a Dose Expansion Study in Patients With KRAS-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: NBF-006
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-Label, Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion Study of SQZ-PBMC-HPV as Monotherapy and in Combination With Atezolizumab or Other Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in HLA-A*02+ Patients With HPV16+ Recurrent, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-Label, Dose Escalation and Dose Expansion Study of SQZ-PBMC-HPV as Monotherapy and in Combination With Atezolizumab or Other Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in HLA-A*02+ Patients With HPV16+ Recurrent, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 14, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: SQZ-PBMC-HPV, Atezolizumab, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
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83 Total Publications

Phase 1b Study of Dazostinag plus Pembrolizumab after Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Patients with Select Advanced Solid Tumors.
Phase 1b Study of Dazostinag plus Pembrolizumab after Hypofractionated Radiotherapy in Patients with Select Advanced Solid Tumors.
Journal: Cancer research communications
Published: September 22, 2025
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Is Dr. Wade Iams a top-rated expert for Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wade Iams is classified as an Elite expert for Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), 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. Wade Iams specialize in?

While Dr. Wade Iams is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Wade Iams participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wade Iams has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). You can view a list of Dr. Wade Iams's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Wade Iams accept my insurance?

Dr. Wade Iams accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-322-3384 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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