Samuel Lentz, MD

Samuel Lentz, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Cryoablation
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Cervical Cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Cytoreductive Surgery
- Endometrial Cancer
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Uterine Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.9198 Ratings 30 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 | 5.0 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 5.0 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.5 |
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 18, 2021I really like how Dr. Lenz met with me in the conference room after my exam. He talked to me and with me about my medical issues rather than staring at a computer screen.
- January 15, 2021I have the ultimate confidence in Dr. Lentz. It's nice to be able to say and think that.
- December 30, 2020*Dr. Lentz is an excellent physician. His knowledge of his field is superior.
- December 20, 2020professional but kind and and respectful!
- December 1, 2020Excellent experience
- November 30, 2020*Dr. Lentz is a very competent dr. I trust him completely -
- October 19, 2020Dr Lentz is the best!!!
- October 18, 2020The doctor and staff were very knowledgable and friendly.
- October 16, 2020I am very pleased with the referral to see Dr. Lentz. I have every confidence in his concern for my condition and the treatment he chose for me. Thankful for him being my provider
- October 12, 2020Dr. Samuel lentz a great physician
- October 3, 2020Dr. Samuel Lentz is a wonderful physician and I truly appreciate the care he provided during my cancer journey. He was also my sister's oncology physician prior to my diagnosis, and our entire family respects him and is so appreciative of him.
- September 30, 2020Dr. Lentz is great. He knows a lot and listens well. You can see that he works well w/staff.
- September 24, 2020I have always had complete confidence in Dr. Lentz. His manner is totally professional while making me feel as though he has completely reviewed my case and is totally aware of my problem.
- September 21, 2020very nice and compassionate
- September 20, 2020Excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable about what he does, but also kind and compassionate.
- September 16, 2020Dr Lentz was the best. He explained everything, had a positive attitude that he encouraged me to also be positive. He was so kind, knowledgeable and spent time with me.
- August 19, 2020There is no better surgeon & clinic specialist. I feel cared about at each visit.
- August 17, 2020Good experience. Felt like I was in very competent hands with Dr. Lentz, and the staff at Winston Baptist surgery department.
- August 3, 2020*Dr. Lentz is top notch! Both as a surgeon & follow-up/follow through care. Extremely knowledgeable. Supports the health system well.
- July 23, 2020I was so nervous and scared, Dr Lentz spent time with me and explained everything to myself and husband. He is kind, knowledgeable, and professional
- June 29, 2020good
- June 23, 2020Good.
- June 12, 2020*Dr. Lentz is a rock star - saved my life!
- June 10, 2020Great doctor
- May 26, 2020Excellent visit
- May 25, 2020I will travel as far as necessary to see this provider and staff for my condition. They are that good!
- April 25, 2020Very confident about is level of knowledge and his concern for my care
- April 23, 2020Very pleased with my care
- April 5, 2020Great experience
- March 24, 2020Dr. Lentz is an exceptional doctor. I was meeting with him about a clinical trial that I will start soon. He answered any question I had, shared information about the trial in detail, and gives one the feeling that they are in good hands.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, Wake Forest University, 1974
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1978
Internship
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1979
Residency
- Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1982
Fellowship
- Mayo Clinic, 1989
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Positions
- Physician
- Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology
- Professor, Gynecologic Oncology
- Professor, Urology
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
- Serum Calcium and Serum Albumin Are Biomarkers That Can Discriminate Malignant from Benign Pelvic Masses. Kelly MG, Winkler SS, Lentz SS, Berliner SH, Swain MF, Skinner HG, Schwartz GG. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 2015 Oct; 24(10):1593-8.
- Catumaxomab for the treatment of malignant ascites in patients with chemotherapy-refractory ovarian cancer: a phase II study. Berek JS, Edwards RP, Parker LP, DeMars LR, Herzog TJ, Lentz SS, Morris RT, Akerley WL, Holloway RW, Method MW, Plaxe SC, Walker JL, Friccius-Quecke H, Krasner CN. Int. J. Gynecol. Cancer. 2014 Nov; 24(9):1583-9.
- Is bilateral lymphadenectomy for midline squamous carcinoma of the vulva always necessary? An analysis from Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) 173. Coleman RL, Ali S, Levenback CF, Gold MA, Fowler JM, Judson PL, Bell MC, De Geest K, Spirtos NM, Potkul RK, Leitao MM, Bakkum-Gamez JN, Rossi EC, Lentz SS, Burke JJ, Van Le L, Trimble CL. Gynecol. Oncol. 2013 Feb; 128(2):155-9.
- Lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy in women with squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva: a gynecologic oncology group study. Levenback CF, Ali S, Coleman RL, Gold MA, Fowler JM, Judson PL, Bell MC, De Geest K, Spirtos NM, Potkul RK, Leitao MM, Bakkum-Gamez JN, Rossi EC, Lentz SS, Burke JJ, Van Le L, Trimble CL. J. Clin. Oncol. 2012 Nov; 30(31):3786-91.
- A phase II evaluation of nanoparticle, albumin-bound (nab) paclitaxel in the treatment of recurrent or persistent platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer: a Gynecologic Oncology Group study. Coleman RL, Brady WE, McMeekin DS, Rose PG, Soper JT, Lentz SS, Hoffman JS, Shahin MS. Gynecol. Oncol. 2011 Jul; 122(1):111-5.