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Eric D. Lance, MD

  • General Surgery
Eric D. Lance, MD

Eric D. Lance, MD

  • General Surgery
4.9 (127 Ratings)


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    4.9

    127 Ratings 69 Comments

    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

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    Patient Comments

    • March 18, 2023 I can’t say enough good things about him. I trusted him from the moment I saw the cowboy boots on his feet. He explained everything. Listened carefully. Believe me about my anxiety on the surgery and former medical trauma. Asked for my consent to pray over me before my surgery. This man is amazing. I would recommend him to anyone.
    • March 16, 2023 Dr Lance is a straight shooter. If you want it told like it is, go see Dr Lance.
    • March 13, 2023 Dr. Lance is always very caring and compassionate. Takes his time to make sure you understand what is going on. Plus he always makes me smile. I have a team of care takers for cancer and he is my favorite.
    • March 9, 2023 He was excellent in explaining and understand what I wanted and needed. I have nothing negative to say about Dr Lance…Excellent!
    • March 9, 2023 Dr Lance explains things and he doesn't just jump to the first conclusion he does test to make sure if the surgery is necessary
    • March 7, 2023 Dr. Lance explained everything that I needed to know. Wonderful beside manners. Would definitely recommend him and his team.
    • March 1, 2023 Dr Lance is one of the best Doctors I have ever used. He is knowledgeable, caring listens to you, has a wonderful bedside manner. I feel very confident he's going to do everything he can to help.
    • February 23, 2023 Dr. Lance is a doctor that seems to care about his patient's health issues.
    • February 23, 2023 Dr. Lance takes the time with you that you need. He explains everything to you and makes sure you understand. He makes sure you agree with his suggestions and are comfortable with it. He is a wonderful and caring man. I would not let anyone else do my surgery !!
    • February 4, 2023 Dr Lance was very professional and friendly and listens and explains everything in a way you can understand.
    • January 31, 2023 Dr. LANCE WAS VERY INTERESTED IN TALKING TO US ABOUT MY HUSBANDS CONDITION. HE WAS VERY EASY TO TALK TO.
    • January 28, 2023 He was very friendly and easy to talk with. He explained the recommended procedure well.
    • January 28, 2023 Dr Lance takes the time to explain things so anyone can understand. He listens and answers any questions that you may have.
    • January 26, 2023 Very friendly and knew what he was talking about when discussing my problem.
    • January 13, 2023 Dr. Lance is a caring Dr. He listens to you, and he explains everything to you where you can understand it. Dr. Lance remembered my son was in a bad accident at the same time I was diagnosed with cancer. He would always ask how he was doing, and that meant a lot to me. Dr. Lance is the only General Surgeon that I will have to do surgery on me.
    • January 4, 2023 I was real pleased with Doctor what he talked to him and cut up with me
    • December 21, 2022 He's a wonderful doctor! Would highly recommend him to anyone.
    • December 20, 2022 Dr Lance is very caring, patient, understanding and compassionate! His explanations of my health issues were greatly reassuring as he explained factors related to my problem and possible solutions.
    • December 20, 2022 He takes his time explaining your health issues and how to treat them without putting you on medications that do not help
    • December 9, 2022 Eric Lance always professional but talks down to earth for people like me to understand. Great surgeon.
    • October 26, 2022 Dr. Lance is a very caring and knowledgeable Dr. He listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions in an understandable way. When I leave the office I understand the next steps to be taken in my care.
    • October 26, 2022 Great Dr.
    • October 25, 2022 Very good Doctor
    • October 22, 2022 Dr. Eric Lance was very down to earth, communicated with me as an average person and I feel confident in my selection of him and his staff.
    • October 22, 2022 He is a caring and very capable doctor that listens to what you have to say and can work with you to come up with various options
    • October 21, 2022 He??s the best Dr I??ve have ever seen for my issues
    • October 7, 2022 Dr. Lance is the best as far as I am concerned....he's always compassionate, understanding, informative, great listener and always helps me in my concerns and ailments.....He's super!!!!
    • October 7, 2022 Good man can??t say nothing bad not a thing
    • October 4, 2022 I would highly recommend Dr.Lance. He explain my surgery and it was just like he explain afterwards.
    • October 1, 2022 Dr. Lance was very professional and was able to clearly explain my condition and put me and wife at ease. It was great ??? visit to his office.
    • September 29, 2022 We think the world of Dr. Lance!!!
    • September 16, 2022 I came in with a lot of pain and he did the surgery that day. He was kind and made me fell very comfortable and answered all my questions.
    • September 9, 2022 He was very personable. He explained what was going on to were I could understand my situation.
    • September 8, 2022 Dr. Lance was extremely caring and can tell he loves his job. He listened to me and answered all questions without hesitation! He did not sugar coat nothing and he did not mind taking the time to talk about options. So far great Dr!!
    • September 2, 2022 Thank you
    • September 1, 2022 He took his time and explained the surgery and made me comfortable. I was really nervous.
    • September 1, 2022 Dr. Lance is a great doctor. I would go to him for any procedure. Talks you through what he is going to do and is caring. Would recommend him to anyone.
    • August 31, 2022 Dr. Lance and his staff are caring professionals who genuinely care for their patients.
    • August 30, 2022 Best Ever
    • August 27, 2022 He seems like a very kind, professional person. This is my first experience with him as my surgeon. Rear end work is painful. I feel that he is doing all he can to minimize my pain.
    • August 25, 2022 Dr Lance cares about his patients and always takes the time to listen to you and addresses your concerns. He explains the treatment he recommends and how it works and the outcome expected. He also lets you know if things are not improving to call the office to let him know to see if other actions need to be taken.
    • August 24, 2022 Dr. Lance isa pleasure to be around.
    • August 21, 2022 I have been going to Dr. Lance for a long time! He is very efficient in finding and treating the problem!
    • August 16, 2022 Great surgeon, explained everything about the surgery
    • August 4, 2022 Best doctor & staff...you'll be in great hands!
    • August 2, 2022 Nice, and explain the area well to me to understand
    • July 27, 2022 If all doctors treated and listened to the concerns of their patients the way Dr. Lance does, patient outcomes would be greatly enhanced! I love the way he treats his patients like people instead of a job. I know that he truly cares about me and that means more than his vast knowledge and skill (though I'm certainly very thankful for the talent and gifts he has to perform surgery). Thank you, Dr. Lance.
    • July 14, 2022 Dr. Lance is a very caring Dr. He makes sure you understand what is going on with your care. I have had several surgeries done by Dr. Lance. He is the only Dr. that I want to do my surgeries. I like how he explains everything to you. I'm sure the other Dr.'s in the practice is good but only want Dr. Lance to take care of me.
    • July 14, 2022 Dr Lance is a awesome dr cares about his patients. Listens to them and cares what they are going through.
    • July 2, 2022 I have known Dr. Lance several years. He is very professional and I totally trust him with my care.
    • June 29, 2022 My comments are not based on Dr. Lance. They are directed to Dr.Smith and his staff.
    • June 24, 2022 Thank you so much for caring and being there for me
    • June 21, 2022 He is a very caring Dr.
    • June 8, 2022 Dr. Lance is a fine christen man and doctor. He even ask if I'd like him to pray before he did my surgery. Of course I said yes & was very appreciative.
    • June 7, 2022 Knowledgeable and caring.Couldn't ask for a better Doctor.
    • May 11, 2022 Great visit, Dr. Lance took his time and explained everything completely.
    • May 8, 2022 Thank goodness I didn't need surgery but if I ever do I will definitely be back to see him. Took all the time needed to answer our questions and explain what my problem was.
    • May 4, 2022 Dr. Lance is great doctor and Christian man. He will be serious about what is going on with a patient but knows how to lighten the mood. I was apprehensive at first but he calmed me down quickly and I was ready to go to sleep before they had even started the anesthesia!
    • April 27, 2022 Doctor Lance explains everything and answers all questions. He sit down and talked to me about things going on in this world. He cares about people
    • April 21, 2022 Dr Lance is a very caring Dr.
    • April 20, 2022 #1 Surgeon
    • April 18, 2022 He was very personable and friendly and informative. He assured me that he will be performing the surgery, the length of the surgery, and my positive outcome after surgery.
    • April 12, 2022 Dr. Lance was friendly and professional. I'm pretty sure he worked me into his busy schedule to implant a pacemaker.
    • April 7, 2022 Dr Lance is one of the most sincere compassionate surgeons I have ever met. His genuine concern and care goes above and beyond what is required of him to meet his role as just a good surgeon. He is a good person and my prayers include him and the health care personal .
    • April 5, 2022 Straight forward and to the point.
    • March 31, 2022 I felt like for the first time in almost a year I found a doctor that listened and cared for what was going on with me medically and provided the best care to his ability.
    • March 27, 2022 I liked him very much and I trust him with my care.
    • March 26, 2022 Very good Doctor
    • March 26, 2022 Dr. Lance is real right to the point uses words I can understand one of my better doctors

    Locations

    Davidson Surgical Associates - Lexington

    Address

    5 Medical Park Drive

    Lexington, NC 27292

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-248-2487
    336-249-9526 (FAX)
    Davidson Surgical Associates - Lexington

    Davidson Surgical Associates - Thomasville

    Address

    1219 Lexington Ave.

    Suite A

    Thomasville, NC 27360

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-475-7148
    336-475-7031 (FAX)
    Davidson Surgical Associates - Thomasville

    Surgical Services - Lexington

    Address

    Outpatient Center

    300 Emergency Drive

    Lexington, NC 27292

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-248-5161
    Surgical Services - Lexington

    Credentials

    Education

    • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1998

    Residency

    • Grand Rapids - Michigan State University, 2004

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery, Surgery

    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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