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David Chism, MD

Oncology

Nearly three decades ago, my uncle’s diagnosis of stage four kidney cancer was devastating because there were few treatment options. Since then, cancer treatment has... View More

Location Information

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Primary Location

Thompson Oncology Group - Downtown (6th Floor)

1915 White Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 331-1720 Visit Website

Practice Hours

Mon 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Tues 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Wed 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Thurs 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00PM Sat CLOSED Sun CLOSED

Map Details

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Hospital Affiliations

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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

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Parkwest Medical Center

About Me

Nearly three decades ago, my uncle’s diagnosis of stage four kidney cancer was devastating because there were few treatment options. Since then, cancer treatment has become more effective through tremendous advancements in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. As an oncologist, I’m pleased to provide these advanced treatment methods to my patients.

Gender Male Languages English Ages Seen Adults

Professional Summary

Education

Medical Education

University of Tennessee, Memphis TN, 2008

Internship

Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick NJ, 2008

Residency

Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Med School, New Brunswick NJ, 2011

Fellowship

Hematology/Oncology, University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill NC, 2011 - 2014

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology

Specialty

  • Oncology

Accepted Insurances

Commercial Plans Accepted

  • Aetna All Commercial Plans (excluding Cumberland)
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS
  • Aetna Meritain Health
  • Aetna National Advantage
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • BlueCross BlueShield of TN Network P and Network S
  • Cigna CTNS and SureFit
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Local Plus
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana POS
  • Humana PPO
  • Multiplan/PHCS Network Lease
  • NovaNet Network Lease & WC
  • NX Health Network Monterey Mushroom Employees
  • Optum VA CCN VA-Government CCN
  • Tricare - Humana Government
  • United Healthcare Commercial

Healthcare Exchange Plans Accepted

  • Ambetter of Tennessee - All Plans
  • BCBS Network S Bronze (B07)
  • BCBS Network S Gold (G06)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S01)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S01A/B/C)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S04)
  • BCBS Network S Silver (S04A/B/C)
  • Cigna Connect (Individual Family Plans "IFP"
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (5400)
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (6500)
  • Cigna Connect Bronze (7000)
  • Cigna Connect Gold (1300)
  • Cigna Connect Silver (3500)
  • Cigna Connect Silver (4570)

Medicare Plans Accepted

  • American Health Plan ISNP (Institutional Special Needs Plan)
  • BlueAdvantage Diamond
  • BlueAdvantage PPO
  • BlueAdvantage Ruby
  • BlueAdvantage Sapphire
  • BlueEssential HMO
  • BlueEssential SNP
  • Cigna - HealthSpring HMO
  • Cigna - HealthSpring HMO-POS
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Devoted Health Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Farm Bureau MA Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Farm Bureau MA Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Traditional Medicare
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage
  • WellCare (Windsor) Medicare Advantage

TennCare Plans Accepted

  • BCBS TennCare Select
  • BCBS TennCare Select CoverKids
  • BlueCare Plus D-SNP
  • BlueCare TennCare
  • State Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Community (TennCare)
  • United Healthcare CoverKids
  • United Healthcare DSNP Dual Complete