About
Daniel B. Vance, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist based in Cleveland, Tennessee, with a career spanning more than four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1975 and his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1979. He completed both his internship and his internal medicine residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, finishing in 1983.
Dr. Vance holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, and certification from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Tennessee Medical Association. Since 1985 he has served as Medical Director of Bradley Memorial Hospice and Family Hospice, and since 2012 he has served as National Hospice Advisor for Community Health System's Home Care Division. He previously served as chief of staff at Bradley Medical Center. Dr. Vance approaches every patient as an individual, developing action plans tailored to each person's unique health goals. He is passionate about preventive care and devotes particular attention to hospice and palliative medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN – Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1975
Medical School
University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN – Doctorate of Medicine, 1979
Residency
Internal Medicine, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN, 1980-1983
Additional Training
Internship: Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN, 1979-1980
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vance right for?
Dr. Vance is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his individualized action-plan approach. Those navigating serious or terminal illness find particular support in his hospice and palliative medicine expertise. Patients who value direct after-hours access and unhurried appointments will feel at home in his practice. Adults across southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, and northeast Alabama make up his membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vance specializes in internal medicine and hospice and palliative care. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and certification from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. He has served as Medical Director of Bradley Memorial Hospice and Family Hospice since 1985.
Yes. Dr. Vance holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also holds Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and certification from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board.
Dr. Vance earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1979. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, finishing his residency in 1983.
Dr. Vance is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He also holds membership in the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the Tennessee Medical Association.
Yes. Dr. Vance makes himself available directly to members by phone after hours and on weekends. His staff also works to ensure patients reach a live person during office hours.
Dr. Vance holds staff privileges at Tennova Healthcare Cleveland and Skyridge Medical Center. He previously served as chief of staff at Bradley Medical Center in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Yes. Hospice and palliative care is a significant part of Dr. Vance's clinical work. He has served as Medical Director of Bradley Memorial Hospice and Family Hospice since 1985. Since 2012 he has also served as National Hospice Advisor for Community Health System's Home Care Division.
Dr. Vance treats every patient as he would want a physician to treat him. He listens carefully to each patient's concerns and preferences. He then builds individualized action plans suited to each person's specific health goals. He prioritizes unhurried visits and direct, ongoing communication.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026