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Anthony J. Cmelak MD

Professor of Radiation Oncology, Senior Medical Director, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Franklin, Senior Medical Director, Vanderbilt Radiation Oncology, Director of Radiosurgery for Functional and Benign Disease, and Director of Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neurosciences
  • Primary and Metastatic Nervous System Cancers
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Northwestern University
  • Internship - Saint Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
  • Residency - Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 1997

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. Cmelak put both my husband and I at ease. He not only shook our hands but said you can call me Tony. That is so refreshing to have a physician act so compassionate, in what is, undoubtedly, a very serious and frightening situation.
July 7, 2025
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Excellent communication skills with patient
July 7, 2025
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Anthony C is always really good & caring.
June 27, 2025
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Excellent knowledge caring physician.
April 13, 2025
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Every aspect of Dr. Cmelak's care was simply outstanding. From his frank detailed explanation of my condition to his recommendations on treatment options. Additionally, when questions arose during the course of care, he provided guidance and updated recommendations within a few hours of my asking the question. No doctor has ever been this accessible to me. I, my wife (a doctor) and my daughter (also a doctor) were amazed at his responsiveness and competence.
April 4, 2025
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Take their time and explain everything
March 21, 2025
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Dr. Cmelak is the Best. So compassionate so caring so knowledgeable.
March 11, 2025
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Quality of time, attention to details, and feedback were excellent
March 10, 2025
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I have no complaints
January 3, 2025
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