Dr. Dianna L. Shipley

About the Doctor

Dr. Dianna L. Shipley is a medical oncologist in Gallatin, Tennessee, with more than 21 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine, completed an internal medicine internship at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) (1992–1993) and residency at Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine (1993–1995), followed by a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1996–1999). Dr. Shipley has a 4/5 patient rating based on 88 reviews; patients note that she provides clear instructions (4/5). She has been designated an “Expert” in seven conditions, with clinical expertise including lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, chronic anemia, and other hematologic malignancies. Her subspecialty is hematologic oncology. She currently accepts new patients and is affiliated with Highpoint Health Sumner Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, and TriStar Skyline Medical Center.

• Over 21 years of experience in oncology; fellowship‑trained in hematology and medical oncology

• 4/5 patient rating; known for clear instructions

• Expert in lung, breast, prostate cancers, chronic anemia, and other solid tumors

• Accepts new patients and a wide range of insurance including Medicare and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Marshall University School of Medicine
Residency – Charleston Area Medical Center/CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1993–1995
Fellowship/Additional Training –

• Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH), Internship (Internal Medicine), 1992–1993

• Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1996–1999

Medical Conditions Treated

• Lung cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Breast cancer

• Chronic anemia

• Leukemia

• Lymphoma

• Multiple myeloma

• Colorectal cancer

• Ovarian cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Myelodysplastic syndromes

• Bleeding and clotting disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

• Chemotherapy (intravenous, oral)

• Targeted therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Hormonal therapy (for breast, prostate cancers)

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

• Intravenous access management (port-a-cath, PICC line care)

• Palliative care symptom management

• Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes

• Clinical trial enrollment and management

• Management of treatment‑related toxicities (anemia, neutropenia, nausea)

Services Offered

Dr. Shipley provides comprehensive oncology and hematology care for patients with solid tumors and blood disorders. She offers initial consultations, second opinions, and long‑term management of cancer and blood diseases. Her services include conventional chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy. She also performs bone marrow biopsies and coordinates care with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists. Dr. Shipley emphasizes patient education, clear communication, and symptom management to improve quality of life during treatment. She currently accepts new patients and practices within a large oncology group. Telehealth availability is not specified; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Initial oncology consultation and second opinions

• Medical management of solid tumors (lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, etc.)

• Hematologic disorder management (anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)

• Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy

• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

• Palliative care and symptom management (pain, nausea, fatigue)

• Coordination with surgical and radiation oncology

• Clinical trial screening and participation

• Long‑term cancer survivorship follow‑up

• Genetic risk assessment and counseling

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• KY State Medicaid (Medicaid)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 225 Big Station Camp Blvd, Suite 201, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 451-5481

Hospital Affiliations

• Highpoint Health Sumner Medical Center – Gallatin, TN

• TriStar Centennial Medical Center – Nashville, TN

• TriStar Skyline Medical Center – Nashville, TN