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Daniel A. Barocas MD, MPH, FACS

Associate Professor of Urology, and Associate Professor of Medicine
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Genitourinary Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Laparoscopy and Robotics
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Urologic/Genitourinary Cancer
  • Urology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Urology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Johns Hopkins University, 2001
  • Internship - New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2003
  • Residency - New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2003
  • Residency - New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2007
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2008
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Master of Public Health

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2011

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Barocas is a world expert on active surveillance of prostate cancer. He is extremely knowledgeable and communicates well with patients.
January 12, 2026
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Loved Dr Barocas!
January 10, 2026
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All good
January 9, 2026
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Very Professional
December 27, 2025
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Dr was extremely good in explaining what he was doing and why. Very caring man.
December 23, 2025
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I am a private modest man. I cannot imagine a better experience in how Dr Borocas and his staff has handled my care for the past several years. I am most grateful.
December 22, 2025
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Resident and Dr Boracas exceeded expectations. Explained everything clearly. Entertained questions. We travelled 3 hrs to have him as the Dr and he never disappoints. Very knowledgeable, skilled AND patient human focused. Best combo!
December 16, 2025
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Both doctors were amazingly great
November 25, 2025
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I had a very helpful dialog with the doctor and he was very helpful and willing to listen.
November 25, 2025
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