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Dakim Gaines MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Sarcoma

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Rutgers University, 2018
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Rutgers University, 2018
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2023

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 2024

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. Gaines was very professional and informative about my condition. He answered all my questions and I am able to make a determination on what treatment to pursue.
July 2, 2025
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Informative and easy to talk to. Good communicator.
June 29, 2025
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As always, good interactions at all levels
June 27, 2025
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Dr. Gaines is very good about answering my questions promptly in the MyHealth portal.
June 23, 2025
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Both Dr. Gaines and the doctor working with him were thorough in their explanations and genuinely interested in my health.
June 23, 2025
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Very through and patient
May 24, 2025
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It would have been perfect if I had known to do my blood work sooner. The results were not ready in time to have a more informed discussion with my physician. However, Dr. Gaines responded to my inquiry after I had left the clinic and my questions were answered!
May 23, 2025
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I am so grateful for their care. I would not be here if not for them.
May 20, 2025
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Dr Gaims has always been very supportive of my situation.
May 19, 2025
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