Conditions and Treatments

Precision Medicine
Cholangiocarcinoma
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Anal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer

Gastrointestinal (Abdominal) Cancer
Hypopharyngeal Cancer and Cervical Esophageal Cancer
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
Stomach Cancer

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Mesothelioma
Pancreatic Cancer

Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome (HDGC)
Lynch Syndrome
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN 2)
Peritoneal Malignancy

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Ratings and Reviews

4.7 144 Ratings 25 Comments
CP concern for questions/worries	4.8
CP efforts to include in decisions	4.8
CP explanations of prob/condition	4.8
CP spoke using clear language	4.8
Friendliness/courtesy of CP	4.8
Likelihood of recommending CP	4.7
Patients' confidence in CP	4.8
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

October 23, 2018The detail that Dr Sorscher provided was excellent - thoroughly explained specific information on possible future steps needed for my care. Took time, and asked me if I understood the many aspects of the conversation.
October 10, 2018excellent physician who obviously cares greatly for his patients.
August 24, 2018*Dr. Sorscher and his team are excellent. I am so pleased to have their support, knowledge and empathy during such a difficult illness.
July 19, 2018Baptist is a godsend.
July 17, 2018I often recommend Wake Baptist
June 27, 2018*Dr. Sorscher is best doctor I have ever had.
June 12, 2018excellent care always
May 26, 2018always very good
May 20, 2018Been coming here since 2013 never been disappointed
May 15, 2018Dr. Sorscher is a great doctor. I always feel like he's taking the time to do the best for me and what's going on with my situation; I never feel rushed through.
May 9, 2018Dr Sorscher has been an advocate for me, a listener to my silly questions, and experienced doctor. He is knowledegable about my situation, does not sit and read off the computer. Helps me maintain good health.
May 8, 2018Dr sorschon is brilliant his beside care is superior
May 4, 2018I think *Dr. Sorscher is awesome! He's really great. And so is his team. They are all awesome!
March 4, 2018very knowledgeable in his field.
March 4, 2018I have come from Tennessee, so if they were not way above normal I would stay in my area. I have told people in my area they might consider Wake Forest do to my experience.
February 21, 2018*Dr. Sorscher always spends enough time with us to answer questions and explain plan of care.
February 19, 2018trust this group with all of my health issues.
February 13, 2018best doctor I have ever had in 64 years
February 12, 2018Dr. Sorscher and his team are great and are working hard to help me with a prescription medication cost and exploring other options. I appreciate their above and beyond effort!
February 11, 2018I would recommend Dr Sorcher to anyone needing an excellent physician.
January 31, 2018Professional and explained plan of care thoroughly.
January 23, 2018Dr. Sorcher is the best of the best. I submitted a letter more than one year ago about the exemplary care I receive from Dr. Sorcher & his staff, and it remains accurate and true. I could not wish for better care than he provides.
January 18, 2018positive experience
December 22, 2017He is knowledgeable, caring, explains all very well. Excellent oncologist.
December 19, 2017Dr. Sorscher is very good at explaining and answering questions. I feel he is very competent and knowledgeable and good about explaining so that I understand.

Locations

Comprehensive Cancer Center

Address

Medical Center Boulevard

Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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Hematology and Oncology - Cancer Center

Address

Medical Center Boulevard

3rd Floor

Winston Salem, NC 27157

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Contact Us

336-713-5440

Hematology and Oncology - Clemmons

Address

2311 Lewisville-Clemmons Road

Clemmons, NC 27012

Get Directions

Contact Us

336-713-1717

Credentials

Education

BS, Yale University, 1981
MD, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1985

Residency

Internal Medicine, University Michigan Affiliated Hospitals, 1988

Fellowship

Hematology And Oncology, University of California - San Diego, 1991

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Positions

Physician
Professor, Hematology and Oncology

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/pr 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

Analytical Validity and Clinical Utility of Tumor Biomarkers.. Sorscher S. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Oct; 4(10):1432.
Clarification of the FDA Accelerated Agnostic Approval of Pembrolizumab and the Opportunities Arising From the Required Confirmatory Studies.. Sorscher S. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Sep; 4(9):1299-1300.
Should adjuvant chemotherapy be recommended to a 75-year-old woman with deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) gene product expression seen in a stage II colon adenocarcinoma with lymphovascular invasion?. Sorscher S. Curr Probl Cancer. 2018 Jul;
The Importance of Distinguishing Sporadic Cancers from Those Related to Cancer Predisposing Germline Mutations.. Sorscher S. Oncologist. 2018 Nov; 23(11):1266-1268.
Ascertainment Bias and Estimating Penetrance.. Sorscher S. JAMA Oncol. 2018 Apr; 4(4):587.

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Steven Mark Sorscher, MD