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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

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Very good experience. Dr Gaines is an excellent physician.
April 2, 2026
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Dr. Gaines is great. Very patient, and very thorough answering any questions you may have!
March 27, 2026
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He is very knowledgeable and will to help me anyway he can to make sure that I satisfied
March 24, 2026
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Prompt and professional
March 23, 2026
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Dr. Dakim was very thorough and informative for my treatment options. He was very easy to speak with and spent quality time with me.
March 9, 2026
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Dr. Gaines is top notch in all respects.
March 8, 2026
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Dr. Gaines is a fantastic physician
March 4, 2026
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Excellent explanations by intern, Dr. Macy And Dr. Gains. We appreciate thei attention to detail.
March 3, 2026
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The initial provider was a Resident named Meinke (?) and he took a sufficient amount of time with us and has made subsequent contacts that have been helpful in our decisions about radiation and future treatment.
March 2, 2026
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