Michael D. Chan, MD
Michael D. Chan, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Gamma Knife
- Image-Guided Radiotherapy
- Glioblastoma
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Radiation Therapy
- Metastatic Brain Disease
- Acoustic Neuroma
Ratings and Reviews
4.969 Ratings 38 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 21, 2023 Dr Chan not only went over my MRI and explained all the options but he researched other cases similar to mine.
- March 12, 2023 Listens & we discuss my immediate treatment in a concise manor. Good Doctor & good person
- March 4, 2023 Smart, clear and to the point. Personable as well.
- March 3, 2023 This was not my first visit with Dr.Chan. He came into the room with a smile on his face and a hand out to greet me. Dr. Chan is a very kind and professional who really cared about my visit. He explained the procedure again and ask if I had any questions. Dr. Chan also was concerned how far we had to travel and suggested the Hospital overnight House that we had been able to stay at my first time I had to come to Wake Forest for my procedure. They called me before I even got home.
- March 1, 2023 Dr Chan is patient and caring. He takes time to listen and discuss concerns and options. Trust him completely.
- February 21, 2023 Dr. Chan was very nice. He explained every treatment option available for my diagnosis. He explained each procedure and the expected outcome.
- February 14, 2023 I have been a patient of DR CHAN FOR MANY YEARS. He is one of the best Providers that i have seen at atrium health.
- February 12, 2023 Very thorough, extremely knowledgeable, listened to questions and answered completely.
- February 11, 2023 Appreciated his scheduling the surgery and not sending me home to schedule another day.
- February 3, 2023 Personal/very informative the best..
- January 11, 2023 the wait time was long in between seeing nurse and seeing Dr.Chan.
- January 5, 2023 Dr. Chan was very good in his knowledge of my case. Focus on me was great, all questions were answered. I trust him completely as we move forward with the procedure.
- January 2, 2023 Very professional
- December 11, 2022 Dr. Chan has been amazing throughout my treatment. He answers all my medicine and supplement questions????
- December 2, 2022 Dr. Chan is awesome. He explains things so clearly and helps you to understand any issues you may have questions about. He was so nice as to even walk us to our next appointment, so we didn't get lost in the hospital.
- November 14, 2022 Dr. Chan was very attentive, well informed and his answers to my questions made me feel more certain that he could treat my illness with a high degree of competence.
- November 5, 2022 Very knowledgeable and helpful
- November 3, 2022 Dr Chan is so patient and concerned about his patients. We love him.
- October 30, 2022 The security measures and the efficiency of the check in. The time that Dr Chan took to explain every risks and rewards of each surgery I will be considering. He did an awesome job of explaining everything to me!!!
- October 8, 2022 Dr Chan helped me to find a breast cancer specialist, he has always kept an eye on my brain MRI, so grateful for that. He gave me hope for help with treating my cancer.
- October 1, 2022 Dr. Chan is always willing to answer our questions and help us understand the process of things better. He explains things plainly so you can understand them. He is very personable. We have great confidence in him.
- September 17, 2022 I was very satisfied how nice and helpful everyone was the doctor took his time and explained everything to me I wish there was more Doctor??s like him. Thanks
- September 17, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable, personable and explains things thoroughly and in an understandable way
- September 1, 2022 Dr.Chan has always answered all my questions thoroughly and quickly. He has a wonderful bedside manner as well.
- August 26, 2022 Dr Chan was very through and precise while explaining the procedure. I enjoyed our visit.
- August 24, 2022 very knowledgeable.
- August 19, 2022 Dr Chan and his resident were wonderful. The resident really took time and explained so much to me in terms I could understand. The both worked so well together and making me feel comfortable.
- August 10, 2022 I have ultimate trust in Dr Chan??s knowledge and abilities to manage my brain met sites. My ongoing quality of life is in his hands and I completely trust him.
- July 11, 2022 Dr. Chan is very knowledgeable. He is kind and through. He makes sure to take the time to answers any questions I may have. I have been unfortunate enough to have this brain cancer reoccur and I consider myself lucky to be able to be Dr. Chan's care again.
- July 1, 2022 Very helpful, but decided not to have the Gamma Knife procedure
- June 11, 2022 My husband and I love Donna at check in. Great service. Appointment was at 1PM and at 1PM I was taken to see Dr. Chan. Well run department. Dr. Chan said his Gamma Knife staff would contact me, and at 9:30 the next day, Derrick called to schedule.
- May 19, 2022 Dr. Chan was very straightforward and answered my questions completely.
- May 13, 2022 Excellent doctor
- May 6, 2022 He explained the procedures well, but when I asked about issues if I don??t do the gamma knife procedure, he was ???overly?? clear that he??s a surgeon and doesn??t prescribe medication. He missed my point.
- May 1, 2022 I liked Dr. Chan. He seems to be very knowledgeable.
- April 30, 2022 Good caring doctor.
- April 16, 2022 I was apprehensive about a new doctor but I am ecstatic! It was a very good choice.
- April 7, 2022 Dr Chan was very knowledgeable and caring
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, Johns Hopkins University, 1998
- MD, New York University School of Medicine, 2004
Residency
- Medicine-Preliminary, Winthrop South Nassau University Health System , 2004
- Radiation Oncology, Tufts Medical Center, 2008
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiolog, American Board of Radiology
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Radiation Oncology
- Professor, Neurosurgery
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 - 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
Research
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Multiple Sclerosis-Associated Trigeminal Neuralgia. Helis CA, McTyre E, Munley MT, Bourland JD, Lucas JT, Cramer CK, Tatter SB, Laxton AW, Chan MD. Neurosurgery. 2019 11; 85(5):E933-E939.
- Clinical Outcomes of Upfront Stereotactic Radiosurgery Alone for Patients With 5 to 15 Brain Metastases. Hughes RT, McTyre ER, LeCompte M, Cramer CK, Munley MT, Laxton AW, Tatter SB, Ruiz J, Pasche B, Watabe K, Chan MD. Neurosurgery. 2019 08; 85(2):257-263.
- Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer: Is Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation Necessary?. Farris MK, Wheless WH, Hughes RT, Soike MH, Masters AH, Helis CA, Chan MD, Cramer CK, Ruiz J, Lycan T, Petty WJ, Ahmed T, Leyrer CM, Blackstock AW. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2019 Nov; 9(6):e599-e607.
- Ca2+ and CACNA1H mediate targeted suppression of breast cancer brain metastasis by AM RF EMF. Sharma S, Wu SY, Jimenez H, Xing F, Zhu D, Liu Y, Wu K, Tyagi A, Zhao D, Lo HW, Metheny-Barlow L, Sun P, Bourland JD, Chan MD, Thomas A, Barbault A, D'Agostino RB, Whitlow CT, Kirchner V, Blackman C, Pasche B, Watabe K. EBioMedicine. 2019 Jun; 44:194-208.
- Treatment of Radiation-Induced Cognitive Decline in Adult Brain Tumor Patients. Cramer CK, Cummings TL, Andrews RN, Strowd R, Rapp SR, Shaw EG, Chan MD, Lesser GJ. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2019 04; 20(5):42.