Travis L. Dotson, MD

Travis L. Dotson, MD
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
- Bronchial Thermoplasty
- Bronchial Electrocautery
- Ventilator Management
- CPAP
- Bronchial Stents
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Desensitization for Drug Allergy
- Tunneled Pleural Catheters
- Emphysema
Ratings and Reviews
4.874 Ratings 18 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.9 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.3 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- January 15, 2021Dr. Travis is an excellent communicator, knowledgeable and positive. We have a very high opinion of him.
- November 25, 2020*Dr. Dotson explained my diagnosis, prognosis in a way I could understand and feel comfortable with. He took the time to show me my CT scan.
- November 13, 2020I thank him and this hospital and doctors for all my health care needs. #1. Great. #8. Took extra time.
- October 27, 2020*Dr. Dotson was very thorough & concerned about my issues. He is professional, caring & compassionate. Explained plan of care and steps to achieve such.
- October 12, 2020Dr. Dotson has always been very helpful in making sure I understand all that is going on with my health and treatment.
- October 12, 2020the doctor and the assistant both covered things very well
- October 11, 2020Dr. Dotson is always friendly and concerned about out my overall health and well-being.
- September 28, 2020Exceptional service!
- September 2, 2020Dr Dotson was excellent! He explained things thoroughly and always responded to any question I had on Mywakehealth in a thorough and timely manner. I wish all my providers were like him!
- August 31, 2020*Dr. Dotson is outstanding. He genuinely cares for his patients and shows interest in their well-being. He is extremely knowledgeable about pulmonary disease and explains your condition and options very clearly. He is a true asset to Wake Forrest.
- August 28, 2020Great.
- August 21, 2020very good
- July 22, 2020*Dr. Dotson is a wonderful doctor. He listens, addresses all of your issues, is kind & helpful!
- July 22, 2020*Dr. Dotson was (is) excellent. He was prepared for my visit and was very thorough.
- May 27, 2020We Love Dr. Dotson
- May 14, 2020An amazing doctor! Thankful for him!
- March 4, 2020New patient with him - he was very pleasant and explained all to me.
- March 4, 2020he is always helpful and attentive
Locations
Pulmonary and Critical Care - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Pulmonary and Critical Care - Cancer Center
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Louisiana State University - Alexandria, 2001
- MD, Louisiana State University Medical Center - New Orleans, 2005
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Louisiana St University Medical Center, 2006
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Louisiana St University Medical Center, 2009
Fellowship
- Pulmonary Disease, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American College of Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
Insurance
Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Identification of CD37, cystatin A, and IL-23A gene expression in association with brain metastasis: analysis of a prospective trial. Dohm A, Su J, McTyre ER, Taylor JM, Miller LD, Petty WJ, Xing F, Lo HW, Metheny-Barlow LJ, O'Neill S, Bellinger C, Dotson T, Pasche B, Watabe K, Chan MD, Ruiz J. Int. J. Biol. Markers. 2019 Mar; 34(1):90-97.
- Feasibility of lung cancer RNA acquisition from a single transbronchial or transthoracic needle pass (FASTT trial). Dotson T, Bellinger C, Su J, Hansen K, Parks GE, Cappellari JO, Craddock L, Clark H, Howard C, Petty WJ, Prakash B, Watabe K, Chan M, Hovda J, Miller LD, Ruiz J. Lung Cancer. 2019 01; 127:6-11.
- Protocol to Improve Genotyping of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosed Using EBUS-TBNA. Bellinger CR, Sharma D, Dotson T, Ruiz J, Parks G, Haponik EF. South. Med. J. 2018 10; 111(10):601-606.
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration for the Diagnosis of Lymphoma. Gandotra S, Dotson T, Lamar Z, Bellinger C. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2018 Apr; 25(2):97-102.
- EBUS-TBNA risks and repairs. Bellinger C, Dotson T. Respirology. 2017 08; 22(6):1045-1046.