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Dakim Gaines MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Sarcoma
  • Urologic/Genitourinary Cancer

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.
Happy with dr Gaines think he is a very good doctor that knows a lot about brain stage 4 cancer
June 14, 2026
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Dr Gaines is excellent attentive and takes all the time I need to explaining all this issues
June 7, 2026
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Dr.Gaines is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He is kind, informative, respectful and patient. He answered all of our questions and I knew I was in good hands under his care.
May 30, 2026
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Great doc! He shows compassion and does an excellent job of explaining.
May 29, 2026
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Dr. Gaines is a highly competent, very professional, top-quality addition to your staff.
May 24, 2026
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Dr. Gaines is top notch in every way--informed, compassionate, thorough, and clear.
May 24, 2026
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Dr. Gaines had thoroughly reviewed my chart and was very prepared to discuss my case at time of initial visit. He is a very caring and knowledgeable physician. My wife and I feel fortunate to have his services.
May 18, 2026
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Dr. Gaines, is an excellent communicator. He is patient and never hurried. He took time to answer my every question and explain terms and procedures when needed. As an older patient, I appreciate never feeling rushed or hurried. I also appreciated regular visits with him after my treatments. It is important that questions and concerns of a patient be addressed promptly and in person. I appreciate not having to send an emailwith my concerns and wait for a written response, often from a nurse or PA. I was able regularly to confer with my doctor! in person.
May 9, 2026
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Good
May 3, 2026
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