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Steven Mark Sorscher, MD

  • Hematology and Oncology
Steven Mark Sorscher, MD

Steven Mark Sorscher, MD

  • Hematology and Oncology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Anal Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
4.8 (143 Ratings)
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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Chemotherapy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • 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

    4.8

    143 Ratings 18 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 4.8
    Likelihood of recommending CP 4.8
    Patients' confidence in CP 4.9
    Time CP spent with patient 4.8
    Wait time at clinic 4.4

    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 20, 2019Dr. Sorcher is the best there is in Oncology. He is an invaluable asset to Wake Forest and to me. He has profound knowledge of cancer, both historically and in current research, and I am always quick to recommend him.
    • January 3, 2019*Dr. Sorscher has always been kind & caring, very efficient. Got a problem he is on it. Calls you if there are concerns.
    • December 26, 2018I would recommend this provider to.others
    • November 12, 2018Dr. Sorscher is an exceptional doctor. I travel all the way from Kansas City to come see him to discuss my cancer case. I trust his opinions and guidance . Dr. Sorscher is a compassionate physician who puts his patient's care first and is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise. he listens to my concerns and explains things in ways that is easy to understand. I am grateful for Dr. Sorscher. he is the best of the best!
    • November 6, 2018All treatment is great. I love this doctor!
    • 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!

    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

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    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/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
    • 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 Nov; 42(6):601-604.
    • 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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