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Bernard R. Chinnasami, MD

  • Medical Oncology and Hematology
Bernard R. Chinnasami, MD

Bernard R. Chinnasami, MD

  • Medical Oncology and Hematology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Ampullary Tumors
  • Anal Cancer
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4.9 (126 Ratings)


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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Chemotherapy
    • Adrenal Cancer
    • Anemia
    • Clinical Immunotherapy
    • Ampullary Tumors
    • Aplastic Anemia
    • Precision Medicine
    • Anal Cancer
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • Benign Neoplasm
    • Bone Tumor
    • Carcinomatosis
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
    • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
    • Gastrointestinal (Abdominal) Cancer
    • Hairy Cell Leukemia
    • Hemophilia
    • Hodgkins Lymphoma
    • Hypopharyngeal Cancer and Cervical Esophageal Cancer
    • Leukemia
    • Liver Cancer
    • Lynch Syndrome
    • Melanoma
    • Metastatic Brain Disease
    • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
    • Mycosis Fungoides
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
    • Neck Mass
    • Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
    • Pain
    • Paraganglioma
    • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
    • Pharynx Cancer
    • Salivary Glands Cancer
    • Skin Cancer
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Thrombosis
    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Vulvar Cancer
    • Lung Cancer
    • Parathyroid Cancer
    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Central Nervous System Neoplasm
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Extramammary Paget's Disease
    • Gallbladder Tumors
    • GI Stromal Tumor (GIST)
    • Head & Neck Cancer
    • Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
    • Liver Tumors
    • Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
    • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    • Metastatic Spine Disease
    • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN 2)
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
    • Nasopharyngeal Cancer
    • Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
    • Oral Cancer
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
    • Peritoneal Malignancy
    • Polycythemia Vera
    • Sebaceous Carcinoma
    • Small Bowel Cancer
    • Stomach Cancer
    • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Urethral Cancer
    • Gallbladder Cancer
    • Mesothelioma
    • Bone Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Cervical Cancer
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Fallopian Tube Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Gynecologic Cancers
    • Head and Neck Tumor
    • Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome (HDGC)
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Lipoma
    • Lymphoma
    • Mediastinal Diseases
    • Metastatic Bone Disease
    • Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Myelofibrosis (Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia or AMM)
    • Neck Cancer
    • Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Pancreatic Tumors or Disorders
    • Penile Cancer
    • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Thymoma and Thymic Cancer
    • Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Oropharynx Cancer
    • Appendix Cancer

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.9

    126 Ratings 74 Comments

    Listened to me 4.9
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.8
    Addressed my questions and concerns 4.8

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    Patient Comments

    • March 13, 2023 He ia great Doctor and Person,
    • March 11, 2023 Great place to go for treatment everybody was very welcoming my nurse Jeremy was great friendly listened made me feel comfortable
    • March 10, 2023 Excellent doctor. Very caring and informative. Always friendly and willing to listen. Couldn't ask for a better oncologist.
    • March 10, 2023 Chinnasammi is a wonderful man and doctor. He listens and answers your questions. He explains things so you understand . You can trust him to do the best for you. I feel very blessed to have him as my doctor. He even give hugs!!
    • March 10, 2023 Dr. Chinnasami is the best doctor!!! He listens and gives excellent advice and care!!
    • March 10, 2023 Dr Chinnasami is the BEST!!!!!
    • February 23, 2023 He is the best oncologist I know.he listen and give you a chance to tell how you feel
    • January 27, 2023 This man makes you feel as though you're his only concern and will do anything in his power to make you better.
    • January 25, 2023 Wonderful doctor!
    • January 25, 2023 Super nice guy, very smart and don't forget nothing.
    • January 23, 2023 Visit was fine - he was very explanatory and listened to my questions.
    • January 22, 2023 I have high regard for this Doctor and was glad to be seen by him.
    • January 13, 2023 He keep you calm
    • December 17, 2022 Great Doctor who listens to your concerns and gives great input and cares about his patients and thanks God for his stills to help his patients
    • December 11, 2022 Very Kind & made you feel comfortable..
    • December 10, 2022 Always takes time to answer my questions and concerns.
    • December 7, 2022 We are thankful that Dr Chinnasami is our provider. Such a knowledgeable professional.
    • December 1, 2022 My mother came with me to my appointment she was very impressed with the doctor and yes he made sure I understood everything I was scared going in but he helped reassure that I would get all the care I needed
    • December 1, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is a wonderful doctor. Very compassionate and very easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable and kind. Explains everything and asks if I have any questions and concerns.
    • November 17, 2022 One of the best and nicest doctors I know.He make you feel comfortable do you don't have time to be scary.ive had him before as my oncologist.i look forward to seeing him when I have my treatments.i trust his judgment on my health
    • November 16, 2022 He??s a sweetie n he keeps me laughing
    • November 16, 2022 Best doctor ever. Listens to you and provides excellent care. Is very concerned at making you feel comfortable???.
    • November 16, 2022 Would like clearer explanation why previous surgery (8/23/22) was not performed as expected.
    • November 14, 2022 Most caring doctor I have ever had
    • November 12, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami and nurse always takes the time to listen to my concerns, They explain in a way you can understand and always concerned about how I am doing
    • November 12, 2022 I trust Dr Chinnasami and respect his diagnosis. Have known him for 19 years and has never let me down. He is a good man.
    • November 3, 2022 Excellent and caring physician.
    • November 2, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is a great Doctor s as and I highly trust him in the care of me
    • October 29, 2022 Wonderful physician!
    • October 26, 2022 Listens, asks about family and feel he would try to get to root of problem if having issues.
    • October 21, 2022 Delightful! sent greetings to my friends who are also his patients.
    • October 20, 2022 Dr. China Sami is a very caring, considerate, helpful doctor. He is willing to listen to all problems and concerns.
    • October 20, 2022 He always makes me feel safe and well cared for.
    • October 20, 2022 I only met him once , he seemed to be a very concerned and explained to me a plan that we can follow that made me very happy . I feel very good that we will solve my problem and my life will return normal thank you
    • October 13, 2022 Dr Chinnasami is the best!!!
    • October 12, 2022 I actually enjoy seeing him and talking with him. He's got a great bedside manner without sugar coating anything.
    • October 12, 2022 Doctor Chinnasami is the very best doctor I have ever had! He is caring, and listens to me. He answers all my questions. He accommodates me . Plus he is kind and brilliant . I feel so very blessed to have him as my primary doctor at the cancer center. I trust him totally!
    • October 11, 2022 He is a very good doctor and to the point
    • October 7, 2022 I enjoyed his friendliness and concerned about your family and as well his patients, He explained everything very clear. I hope the other the patients enjoy him as much I do, I enjoy seeing the staff and visiting the facility is very clean, pretty and love the pictures on the wall.
    • October 5, 2022 Great and knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
    • October 2, 2022 Excellent and caring physician
    • October 2, 2022 Excellent care.
    • September 30, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is very kind and caring.
    • September 27, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami goes out of his way to make my visit as pleasant as possible. He shows great concern for my health and discusses every aspect of my care with me. I feel blessed to have such a great doctor in charge of treating me. It is obvious that his expectations and standards are the highest and the performance of his staff reflects this.
    • September 16, 2022 Excellent and caring doctor
    • September 9, 2022 Very professional, caring, knowledgeable and explains everything.
    • September 9, 2022 Dr C, is the best!!!
    • August 26, 2022 Always feel that I have been seen by a caring professional
    • August 24, 2022 Very personable and excellent with his patients. Has great calming skills in a stressful environment.
    • August 24, 2022 He??s so friendly. He makes me feel comfortable by picking n joking wth me????????????
    • August 24, 2022 Very kind, caring, considerate of your feelings, listens with both ears and addresses concerns. Good person, good bedside manner. Would recommend him to my friends.
    • August 22, 2022 He cares about your overall health and makes appointments with others to help with health concerns.
    • August 22, 2022 He cares ???
    • August 19, 2022 Dr Chinnasami always refills my prescriptions and referred me to any special clinic I am in need of
    • August 3, 2022 He??s just awesome he??s a great doctor
    • August 2, 2022 Dr. Chinn knows his stuff !
    • July 26, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is a gem and Erin is one of the most caring people. As hard as this process is they help keep me calm and focused on the task at hand-getting well. I couldn't do it without either of them.
    • July 25, 2022 He always has time for me and any questions I have and explains things where I can understand.
    • July 22, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is the best!
    • July 8, 2022 Very concerned and caring.
    • July 7, 2022 He is very considerate and is very concerned about my health. Very friendly and likeable. Would recommend him to anyone for a doctor
    • July 6, 2022 Very informative
    • July 2, 2022 Great doctor, really cares about my well-being. I am very confident in his care.
    • June 27, 2022 I have been treated by Dr. Chinnasami in the past and wanted his input in my treatment after finding a mass. My trust in the care I receive is based on the care I received in the past with Dr. Chinnasami's team.
    • June 21, 2022 Very knowledgeable Very sympathetic
    • June 7, 2022 Dr Chinnasami listens and takes an interest in your overall health.
    • June 7, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami is kind, funny & straight forward! He??s patient, smart, knowledgeable & takes time to answer all my questions! I trust him 100%!
    • May 29, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami has always made me feel as though I was the most important patient he has. He has always provided me with all the time I needed to feel comfortable with whatever we are discussing or questions that I have. I would recommend him to anyone.
    • April 20, 2022 Great staff!
    • April 8, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami has guided me through my breast cancer journey as he has empathized with me and given me a care plan that has been effective. He has listened to my cares and answered my questions and guided me through my cancer treatment.
    • April 6, 2022 Dr. Chinnasami always listens when I have a concern even if I do feel it may be a frivolus one. He has a great personality and makes you feel as if you are the main patient he will see that day.
    • March 29, 2022 He is an awesome Dr. A good man very direct and helpful
    • March 26, 2022 I have never had to see an oncologist before but I am so thankful I have Dr. Chinnasami on my case. He is the best. Once again very thorough and ask is I have questions.
    • March 24, 2022 Caring, sense of humor

    Locations

    Hematology and Oncology

    at Hayworth Cancer Center

    Address

    302 West Westwood Ave.

    2nd Floor

    High Point, NC 278262

    Get Directions

    Appointments

    336-781-4080
    336-781-4081 (FAX)
    Hematology and Oncology

    Hayworth Cancer Center

    at High Point Medical Center

    Address

    601 N. Elm St.

    High Point, NC 27262

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-781-4080
    336-781-4081 (FAX)
    Hayworth Cancer Center

    Credentials

    Education

    • MBBS, Madras Medical College, 1988

    Internship

    • Pinnacle Health Hospitals, 1992

    Residency

    • Pinnacle Health Hospitals, 1992

    Fellowship

    • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1995

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

    Positions

    • Physician

    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.


    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 - January2022

    AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

    AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

    AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): 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, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

    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)

    DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    DIRECT NET:
    Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

    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 ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

    WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations 


    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

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