A to Z List of Cancer Center Physicians

Anthony J. Atala, M.D.
Anthony J. Atala, M.D.
Professor, Urology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Biomolecular Imaging, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Center for Diabetes Research, WFU Primate Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Urology, Adolescent Urology, Microsurgery, Pediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4131
K. C. Balaji, M.D.
K. C. Balaji, M.D.
Professor, Urology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Robotic Urologic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4131
Arthur W. Blackstock Jr, M.D.
Arthur W. Blackstock Jr, M.D.
Program Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Clinical Locations


New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3600
Jaime L. Bohl, M.D.
Jaime L. Bohl, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Surgery, General
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Colon Surgery, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-0664
James D. Browne, M.D.
James D. Browne, M.D.
Professor, Otolaryngology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Head and Neck Oncology, Neurotology (adult), Thyroid Cancer Surgery

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4161
Jennifer Cannon, M.D.
Jennifer Cannon, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Surgery, General
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Endocrine Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Familial Endocrinopathies, Parathyroid Disease and Calcium/Vitamin D Metabolism, Benign Adrenal Disease, General Surgery

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-0664
Sharon Marie Castellino, M.D.
Sharon Marie Castellino, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence

Clinical Specialties

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Conditions Resulting from Childhood Cancer, Pediatric Cancer Survivorship

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4085
Michael D. Chan, M.D.
Michael D. Chan, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3600
Caroline Chiles, M.D.
Caroline Chiles, M.D.
Professor, Radiology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Screening, Thoracic Diseases
Paige Bennett Clark, M.D.
Paige Bennett Clark, M.D.
Associate Professor, Radiology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sticht Center on Aging

Clinical Specialties

Nuclear Medicine, Parathyroid Scintigraphy
Katie Duckworth, Ph.D.
Katie Duckworth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Center for Integrative Medicine

Clinical Specialties

Psychosocial Oncology, Quality of Life, Depression in Cancer Patients, End of Life Care

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Leslie Renee Ellis, M.D.
Leslie Renee Ellis, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Specialties

Acute and Chronic Leukemia, Chronic Leukemias

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Cynthia L. Emory
Cynthia L. Emory
Cynthia L. Emory
Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Metastatic Disease, Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-8092
Abbott J. Garvin, M.D., Ph.D.
Abbott J. Garvin, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Associate (Volunteer), Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor, Pathology
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Kathryn M. Greven, M.D.
Kathryn M. Greven, M.D.
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Carcinoma of the Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Gynecologic Malignancies, Head and Neck Cancers, Total Body Irradiation for Bone Marrow Transplants, General Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3600
Kevin P. High, M.D.
Kevin P. High, M.D.
Program Director, Translational Science Institute
Professor, Translational Science Institute
Translational Science Institute, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sticht Center on Aging, WFU Primate Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Infectious Diseases, Immune Compromise, Transplantation
Marissa M. Howard-McNatt, M.D.
Marissa M. Howard-McNatt, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Surgery, General
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Benign Breast Disease, Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3200
Wesley Hsu, M.D.
Wesley Hsu, M.D.
Wesley Hsu, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Neurosurgery, Degenerative Spine Conditions, Geriatric Spine Conditions, Complex Spine Instrumentation, Spine Cancer, Spine Surgery, Scoliosis (Adult)
William G. Hundley, M.D.
William G. Hundley, M.D.
William G. Hundley, M.D.
William G. Hundley, M.D.
Professor, Cardiology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Sticht Center on Aging

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Vascular Biology and Function, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiology (clinical), Echocardiography, Computed Tomography (CT)

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-6674
David D. Hurd, M.D.
David D. Hurd, M.D.
Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Acute and Chronic Leukemia, Hodgkin's Disease, Lymphomas, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Clinical Trials, Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Heidi Diana Klepin, M.D.
Heidi Diana Klepin, M.D.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Sticht Center on Aging

Clinical Specialties

Geriatric Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Mary Ann Knovich, M.D.
Mary Ann Knovich, M.D.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Specialties

Hematology and Blood Coagulation

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Julia Lawrence, D.O.
Julia Lawrence, D.O.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Samuel S. Lentz, M.D.
Samuel S. Lentz, M.D.
Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Gynecologic Oncology (general), Vaginal Prolapse Repair, Gynecologic Surgery, Urinary Incontinence Surgery, Fecal Incontinence

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-6673
Glenn J. Lesser, M.D.
Glenn J. Lesser, M.D.
Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Neuro-oncology, Cancer Pain Control, General Solid Tumor Oncology, Cancer Symptom Management, Brain Tumors

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Edward A. Levine, M.D.
Edward A. Levine, M.D.
Core Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Director-At-Large, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor, Surgical Sciences-Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Tumors, Esophageal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Esophageal Tumors, Melanoma, Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4276
King Chuen Li, M.D.
King Chuen Li, M.D.
Professor, Division of Radiologic Science
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Radiology, Molecular Imaging
Catherine Rees Lintzenich, M.D.
Catherine Rees Lintzenich, M.D.
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Specialties

Laryngology, Voice Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4161
Thomas Williams McLean, M.D.
Thomas Williams McLean, M.D.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4085
Richard P. McQuellon, Ph.D.
Richard P. McQuellon, Ph.D.
Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Integrative Medicine

Clinical Specialties

Psychosocial Oncology, Quality of Life, Depression in Cancer Patients

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Susan A. Melin, M.D.
Susan A. Melin, M.D.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Specialties

General Hematology and Oncology, Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
David Philip Miller Jr, M.D.
David Philip Miller Jr, M.D.
Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Tobacco Cessation, Cancer Prevention, Preventive Medicine, General Internal Medicine
Nilamadhab Mishra, M.D.
Nilamadhab Mishra, M.D.
Associate Professor, Rheumatology and Immunology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren's Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4209
Girish Mishra, M.D.
Girish Mishra, M.D.
Associate Professor, Gastroenterology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Tumors, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Gastrointestinal Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-7777
Jill Ohar, M.D.
Jill Ohar, M.D.
Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Medicine
Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine Research, Center for Worker Health, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

General Pulmonary Diseases, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Occupational Lung Disease
William Jeffrey Petty, M.D.
William Jeffrey Petty, M.D.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Lung Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Mercedes Porosnicu, M.D.
Mercedes Porosnicu, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Bayard L. Powell, M.D.
Bayard L. Powell, M.D.
Director-At-Large, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Acute Leukemias, Chronic Leukemias, Myelodysplastic Syndromes

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Stephen R. Rapp, Ph.D.
Stephen R. Rapp, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence, Sticht Center on Aging

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Geriatrics, Depression, Stress

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4551
Jimmy Ruiz, M.D.
Jimmy Ruiz, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Lung Cancer, General Hematology and Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Paul D. Savage, M.D.
Paul D. Savage, M.D.
Associate Professor, Hematology & Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Mesothelioma, General Hematology and Oncology, Melanoma

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-5440
Edward G. Shaw, M.D.
Edward G. Shaw, M.D.
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence, Sticht Center on Aging, Center for Integrative Medicine

Clinical Specialties

General Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors and Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults and Children, Radiation-Induced Brain Injury, Radiation Oncology, Gamma Knife

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3600
Perry Shen, M.D.
Perry Shen, M.D.
Program Director, Surgical Sciences-Oncology
Professor, Surgery, General
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Minimally Invasive Liver and Pancreatic Resection, Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies, Pancreatic Surgery, Melanoma

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4276
John G. Spangler, M.D.
John G. Spangler, M.D.
Professor, Family & Community Medicine
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Integrative Medicine, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Center for Diabetes Research

Clinical Locations

Family Medicine - Piedmont Plaza I

Clinical Specialties

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Tobacco Cessation, Cancer Prevention, Ambulatory Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Osteoporosis

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4479
John H. Stewart IV, M.D.
John H. Stewart IV, M.D.
Associate Professor, Surgery, General
Translational Science Institute, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies, Tumor Immunotherapy, Breast Cancer Surgery, Melanoma

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4276
Christopher A. Sullivan, M.D.
Christopher A. Sullivan, M.D.
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Head and Neck Oncology, Otolaryngology (adult), Thyroid Cancer Surgery

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4161
Stephen B. Tatter, M.D., Ph.D.
Stephen B. Tatter, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Neurosurgery
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Brain Tumor Center of Excellence

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Parkinson's Disease, Neurosurgery, Brain Tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Gamma Knife, Tremor
James J. Urbanic, M.D.
James J. Urbanic, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Lung Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Radiosurgery, Brachytherapy, Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-713-3600
Konstantinos Votanopoulos, M.D.
Konstantinos Votanopoulos, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Surgery, General
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Sarcoma, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, Intra-Peritoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy, Pancreatic Surgery, Melanoma, Breast Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4276
Joshua D. Waltonen, M.D.
Joshua D. Waltonen, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Skull Base Surgery, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Head and Neck Oncology, Salivary Disorders, Otolaryngology (adult), Thyroid Cancer Surgery

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4161
Gretchen L. Wells, M.D., Ph.D.
Gretchen L. Wells, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Cardiology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education

Clinical Locations

Clinical Specialties

Valvular Heart Disease, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Disease in Pregnancy, Cardiac Effects of Chemotherapy, Cardiology (clinical)

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-6674
Marcia M. Wofford, M.D.
Marcia M. Wofford, M.D.
Associate Dean, Medical Education
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Women's Health Center of Excellence for Research, Leadership, Education, Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, General Hematology and Oncology

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-4085
Gil Yosipovitch, M.D.
Gil Yosipovitch, M.D.
Professor, Dermatology
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Biomolecular Imaging, Center for Integrative Medicine

Clinical Specialties

Itching, Skin and Systemic Disease, Dermatology (general), Pediatric Dermatology, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer

New Patient Appointments: 336-716-WAKE
Returning Patient Appointments: 336-716-3926
Ronald J. Zagoria, M.D.
Ronald J. Zagoria, M.D.
Professor, Radiology
Comprehensive Cancer Center

Clinical Specialties

Abdominal Imaging, Genitourinary and Interventional Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Percutaneous Tumor Ablation, Radiology, Fallopian Tube Recanalization, Computed Tomography (CT)

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