Travis L. Dotson, MD
Travis L. Dotson, MD
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
- Bronchial Stents
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Bronchitis
- Tunneled Pleural Catheters
- Emphysema
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Ventilator Management
- Asthma
Ratings and Reviews
4.924 Ratings 42 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
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 Very caring very patient very likable would recommend him to anybody
- March 21, 2023 Dr. Dotson took plenty of time to explain the situation to us and help us make some difficult decisions. Everyone we dealt with was very kind and helpful. Thank you
- March 21, 2023 This was my first time seeing Dr. Dotson and I have to say I really liked him! He took his time and answered all my questions and explained to me and showed me photos of my lungs on computer and pointed out things that no other lung Dr. has done before. I was impressed! Thank you Dr. Dotson!
- February 28, 2023 Dr. Travis Dotson was very polite, friendly and easy to talk with.
- February 21, 2023 I appreciate Dr Datson’s attention to detail.
- January 24, 2023 Most of my comments are listed in number one question. There were other test that were related to heart work up he offered to run for me, but if the can't keep up with a 10 hour study done in the same building and not let me know before I returned in a follow up visit for nothing makeing 2 appointments for nothing and no results, no communications. I didn't have any confidence to have any further testing done there in that building. They need to get organized and validated before they test another patient. I felt like I had to wait so long to get tested and see the best but instead waited long timto get tested and went back in 2 weeks for results and did't have any for me. And now it will be 6 more months before next visit. I am sorry but that is not good business or good care and poor commnication
- January 24, 2023 Takes time to listen I have known Dr Dotson for years, he remains the same , caring and considerate Dr and Takes into consideration of what the patient has to say!!!
- January 17, 2023 Dr. Dotson explained everything I needed to know about my condition right now and how to move forward with it.
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Dotson listened very carefully to my concerns and explained my situation perfectly. He is very personable and friendly and very easy to to talk to. He answered all my questions in a way that I could understand. I highly recommend Dr. Dotson.
- January 10, 2023 He was very informative about my condition he explained everything to me
- December 3, 2022 First of all he is very knowledgeable and openly shares that knowledge, does not speak down to you, he talks with you and listens to what you have to say. Very pleasant and informative visit. He also responds promptly on WakeHealth portal.
- November 26, 2022 Great communicator Explained things well Very concerned
- November 22, 2022 Dr Dodson is the best Dr in the whole state of NC !! Takes great care of me !
- November 22, 2022 Best around. Have seen him for some years now and have total confidence in him.
- November 8, 2022 Dr Dotson explains my medical conditions so I can understand them. He is a supervDr that cares for his patients!!!
- November 8, 2022 Very knowledgeable and went over all medications and my health.
- September 5, 2022 Dr Dotson was very thorough explaining the information I needed. He made sure I understood what he was explaining. He seems like he has compassion for his patients
- September 5, 2022 Friendly informative caring
- August 24, 2022 I feel that God has blessed me with Dr. Dotson: who is a compassionate, comprehensive and trustworthy physician. Even with complications and adversity, I always feel that there is hope and he shares strategies to help improve my health conditions.
- August 18, 2022 He is knowledgeable and helps me understand my condition. He is always searching for ways to help me.
- August 17, 2022 He is a wonderful doctor and hope I don't have to see someone else
- August 10, 2022 Awesome people
- August 6, 2022 I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr Travis as my pulmonary specialist. He truly cares about my health and takes the time to listen to all of my concerns. He is very responsive on any my chart messages I send him.
- August 3, 2022 Dr. Dodson took time to explain my new CT and my condition. He reviewed the findings from our previous visits and compare them to the newest findings. He listened attentively and gave me very insightful suggestions. He made sure I understood my condition and his thoughts on it. He was gracious and inclusive to my husband who was in the room during the examination. He connected with me on a human level as well as a professional level.
- July 28, 2022 Dr. Dotson has always had my health at his best interest. He is also my Dad’s doctor. He is so kind to ask about my Dad during my visits. Dr. Dotson is polite, professional, and a brilliant doctor. He took time to discuss Covid and need for 2nd booster shots or not. What the future looked like and what we in healthcare might be looking forward to.
- July 24, 2022 He listened and would repeat back what he heard to make sure the same
- July 20, 2022 Travis Dotson, MD is an exceptional physician. He is caring, professional, and listens to your concerns.
- July 12, 2022 Doctor Dotson is the best doctor I have had. I wouldn’t go to anybody but him. He explains everything in simple to understand language.
- July 10, 2022 Great experience. Listened to my concerns and was very helpful and really cared. Easy to talk to.
- June 27, 2022 Dr. Dotson is the BEST doctor that I have ever encountered - and that includes my 40 years as a registered nurse.
- June 23, 2022 I think Dr. Dotson goes the extra mile to take of his patients. There was a mixup in my prescription by my pharmacy and Dr. Dotson took the time out of his day to personally call me and reassure me. I was surprised and so pleased that he took that time to make sure I was comfortable with what had happened and that I was okay. I think that's pretty special in today's world.
- June 2, 2022 Great??????
- May 29, 2022 Dr. Dotson is going way beyond other providers I have had in order to help me, e.g. he is in the process for the second time to appeal to Medicare for coverage of an orphan drug that is very expensive and the one drug that could slow down the progression of my disease. He responds quickly to any email I send him and has the ability to make very complicated issues understandable.
- May 25, 2022 Comments previously stated. Dr. Dotson is an awesome provider.
- April 20, 2022 Very attentive and informative, treated me with respect and dignity. Very good day for me, because of Dr. Dotson abilities and personality.
- April 17, 2022 He's a great doctor I enjoy him having him as a doctor and hope I get to keep him here in the future with me
- April 13, 2022 Awesome!! The best!!’
- April 13, 2022 Very professional and kind , caring. He makes sure that you understands everything and always pushing you for do better.He acknowledge the lil changes that you have made!!!
- April 13, 2022 Parking was horrendous!!!
- April 13, 2022 Dr. Dotson explained everything to me very carefully and clearly. I really liked his manner and his ability to explain things clearly.
- April 10, 2022 Travis is absolutely the best!
- April 6, 2022 Dr. Dotson is wonderful, very professional and caring. He hears what I am saying and responds. The parking at the hospital is beyond awful. I wish he would move to a better location where I could get in to see him without trying to navigate the parking maze to get to my doctor!
Locations
Pulmonary and Critical Care - Cancer Center
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, Louisiana State University - Alexandria, 2001
- MD, Louisiana State University Medical Center - New Orleans, 2005
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Earl K Long Memorial Hospital, 2009
Fellowship
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
Memberships
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American College of Physicians
Positions
- Physician
- Medical Director for MICU, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
- Associate Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
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
- Identification of CD37, cystatin A, and IL-23A gene expression in association with brain metastasis: analysis of a prospective trial. Dohm A, Su J, McTyre ER, Taylor JM, Miller LD, Petty WJ, Xing F, Lo HW, Metheny-Barlow LJ, O'Neill S, Bellinger C, Dotson T, Pasche B, Watabe K, Chan MD, Ruiz J. Int. J. Biol. Markers. 2019 Mar; 34(1):90-97.
- Feasibility of lung cancer RNA acquisition from a single transbronchial or transthoracic needle pass (FASTT trial). Dotson T, Bellinger C, Su J, Hansen K, Parks GE, Cappellari JO, Craddock L, Clark H, Howard C, Petty WJ, Prakash B, Watabe K, Chan M, Hovda J, Miller LD, Ruiz J. Lung Cancer. 2019 01; 127:6-11.
- Protocol to Improve Genotyping of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosed Using EBUS-TBNA. Bellinger CR, Sharma D, Dotson T, Ruiz J, Parks G, Haponik EF. South. Med. J. 2018 10; 111(10):601-606.
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration for the Diagnosis of Lymphoma. Gandotra S, Dotson T, Lamar Z, Bellinger C. J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2018 Apr; 25(2):97-102.
- EBUS-TBNA risks and repairs. Bellinger C, Dotson T. Respirology. 2017 08; 22(6):1045-1046.