Conditions and Treatments

Laryngectomy
Removal of Head and Neck Tumors
Oral Cancer

Parathyroid Surgery
Thyroid Surgery
Acoustic Neuroma

Removal of Congenital Growths of Head and Neck
Transoral Robotic Surgery
Temporal Bone Tumors

Facial Paralysis
Leukoplakia
Sinus Cancer
Thyroid Growths and Cancer

Laryngeal Tumors
Parathyroid Tumors/Adenomas
Skull Base Tumors
Tongue Cancer

Larynx or Voice Box Disease
Salivary Disorders
Throat Cancer
Skin Cancer

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Ratings and Reviews

4.8 245 Ratings 36 Comments
CP concern for questions/worries	4.8
CP efforts to include in decisions	4.9
CP explanations of prob/condition	4.8
CP spoke using clear language	4.8
Friendliness/courtesy of CP	4.9
Likelihood of recommending CP	4.9
Patients' confidence in CP	4.9
Time CP spent with patient	4.8
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.

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Patient Comments

January 13, 2019Dr Sullivan is excellent. I see him every 6 months. Always a terrific experience.
January 10, 2019I wish all the dr. were like them, thanks!
December 20, 2018Everyone was very friendly.
December 19, 2018The provider and everyone else _____ was so very nice and helpful.
December 13, 2018Through the past year I have been seeing Dr. Sullivan, I have found him to be a true professional.
November 29, 2018Because Dr Sullivan does take exceptionally good care of his clients, I'm sure that is why he was running late.
November 27, 2018Dr. Sullivan is a caring doctor, I cannot image going anywhere else for my ENT issues. He has helped me greatly over the past two years.
November 14, 2018Dr Sullivan was very helpful and took a genuine interest in my situation. He took the time to listen to my concerns and explain my particular situation.
October 6, 2018I have been very pleased with the medical care I have received from Dr. Sullivan and his staff. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. He is an excellent physician.
October 3, 2018Dr. Sullivan is a very caring doctor and I trust him to make the right decisions concerning my situation and always include me in that process.
September 13, 2018good
September 6, 2018I believe that I received the best care and this was the best provider that I could have ever seen.
August 25, 2018good
August 7, 2018*Dr. Sullivan was very friendly and listened carefully to my concerns and history of my situation. He was helpful in curing my burning tongue syndrome and he did an excellent job with my tongue surgery.
August 7, 2018Even though Dr. Sullivan was running behind he did not rush me through the appointment. He made sure I understood my options and helped me decide on the best treatment. Very kind and caring.
August 7, 2018Excellent.
July 25, 2018Dr. Sullivan is the best! He truly cares for his patients and has wonderful bed side manners. He takes his time with me at my visits. He explains things to me and answers all of my questions. Highly recommend him to others!!!!
July 24, 2018He was so good to take me and follow up on my cancer surgery I had at UNC after Dr. Couch left over 6 years ago and he has been very good to me.
July 17, 2018Dr. Sullivan is excellent
July 16, 2018Dr. Sullivan and the staff were very supportive throughout the whole surgery and recovery.
July 8, 2018excellent experience with Dr Sullivan. I felt very comfortable and confident with his ability to do my surgery.
July 7, 2018Dr Sullivan and staff are exceptional.
June 26, 2018could not ask for better than Dr Sullivan
June 26, 2018Dr. Sullivan is a kind and compassionate doctor, he goes above and beyond to help you understand your issues.
June 23, 2018good
May 30, 2018Dr. Sullivan is the absolute best doctor I have had the pleasure of being treated by. He is a top-notch surgeon and showed a sincere interest in me as a person as well as a patient. He is so kind and friendly and makes his patients feel safe and confident that everything is going to be alright.
May 26, 2018Wonderful & caring provider would highly recommend.
May 21, 2018good
May 15, 2018Excellent provider!
May 14, 2018Dr. Sullivan is an excellent Dr!!!
May 10, 2018Go the extra mile to both listens and address my concerns.
May 8, 2018Dr. Sullivan has treated me with respect and provided the best care I could ask for. He never gave up on me and my condition, always looked for solutions. Very thankful I was referred to him.
April 17, 2018*Dr. Sullivan is an EXCELLENT physician. I could not ask for a better provider.
April 16, 2018Dr. Sullivan cares for his patients. He answers all my questions fully and makes sure I understand what is going on.
March 26, 2018This was the first time I had seen this provider and I was well satisfied and impressed favorably.
March 22, 2018have been with Dr. Sullivan for 4 years. trust him completely.

Locations

ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Cancer Center

Address

Comprehensive Cancer Center

Medical Center Boulevard

4th Floor

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Contact Us

336-716-4161

ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Medical Plaza Miller

Address

131 Miller St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Appointments

336-716-4161

Credentials

Education

BA, Dartmouth College, 1987
MD, George Washington University, 1993

Internship

Otolaryngology, Case Western University Affiliated Hospitals, 1998

Residency

Otolaryngology, Case Western University Affiliated Hospitals, 1999

Fellowship

Otolaryngology , Vanderbilt University Affiliated Hospitals, 2000

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology

Memberships

American Medical Association
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Positions

Physician
Associate Professor, Otolaryngology
Associate Professor, Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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.

Insurance Accepted

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.

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (physician services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Davie - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
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 CONTRACTS - December 2017

PAYER	WFUHS	NCBH	DAVIE	LMC	CHC	Wilkes
AETNA (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
AETNA MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE VALUE	X	X	X	X	X	X
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
CIGNA	X	X	X	X	X	X
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH		X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	N/A
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
COVENTRY/WELLPATH	X	X	X	X	X	X
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
DIRECT NET	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC)	NC	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED)	X	X	X	X	X	X
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE)	X	X	NC	X	NC	NC
HUMANA CHOICECARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	X
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
MEDCOST	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEDCOST ULTRA	X	X	X	X	N/A	X
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY)	X	X	X	NC	X	NC
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY)	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
UNITED HEALTHCARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
WELLPATH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X

LEXINGTON 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:
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
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
DAVIE - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Research

Publications

MicroRNA Profiling and Target Genes Related to Metastasis of Salivary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Feng X, Matsuo K, Zhang T, Hu Y, Mays AC, Browne JD, Zhou X, Sullivan CA. Anticancer Res. 2017 07; 37(7):3473-3481.
A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates on Intermediate Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cancer. Datta M, Shaw EG, Lesser GJ, Case LD, Vitolins MZ, Schneider C, Frizzell B, Sullivan C, Lively M, Franzmann E, Hu JJ. Integr Cancer Ther. 2018 03; 17(1):115-123.
Chemokine and Chemokine Receptor Profiles in Metastatic Salivary Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Mays AC, Feng X, Browne JD, Sullivan CA. Anticancer Res. 2016 Aug; 36(8):4013-8.
Smoking status and symptom burden in surgical head and neck cancer patients. Sterba KR, Garrett-Mayer E, Carpenter MJ, Tooze JA, Hatcher JL, Sullivan C, Tetrick LA, Warren GW, Day TA, Alberg AJ, Weaver KE. Laryngoscope. 2017 01; 127(1):127-133.
Increased Expression of MuRF1 Is Associated with Radiation-induced Laryngeal Muscle Atrophy. Han X, Pires L, Browne JD, Sullivan CA, Zhao W, Feng X. Anticancer Res. 2015 Nov; 35(11):6049-56.

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