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Austin N. Kirschner MD, PhD

Associate Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Leukemia, Acute and Chronic
  • Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer
  • Radiation Oncology

Location

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Northwestern University, 2007
  • Doctor of Medicine - Northwestern University, 2009
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 2015

Patient Comments

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Highly recommend
July 24, 2026
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Awesome experience!!!
July 24, 2026
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It was top-notch across the board!
July 23, 2026
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I want to Thank Dr. Kirschner for the genuine concern for the pain I have daily & his entire team of radiation specialists that I encountered during my treatment. Vanderbilts reputation for quality care is absolutely true & Dr. Kirschner is absolutely the best & I cannot say enough good things about him
July 20, 2026
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I cannot say enough good things. Both doctors, Dr. Sean All (my leading physician) and Dr. Kirschner, are exceptional. They are incredibly intelligent, yet humble and kind. I am a very skeptical patient, and I completely trusted both of them. They spoke to me in terms I could understand and eased my anxieties. They are a huge asset to Vanderbilt's radiation oncology team.
July 17, 2026
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Dr Kirschner is an excellent doctor. He explained the options n extensive detail and used a very informative slide show.
July 17, 2026
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Professional relaxed not rushed always a great experience
July 10, 2026
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Very professional and pleasant. I also felt that Dr Kirschner and his resident Dr Gannon both really listened to me.
June 24, 2026
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God needs to clone Dr Kirschner. He is amazing in every aspect of treatment. I appreciate everything he has done for me, especially the time he takes making sure I am satisfied with the answers to my questions.
June 5, 2026
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