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George Sanders, MD

George Sanders, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Adrenal Cancer
- Anemia
- Clinical Immunotherapy
- Ampullary Tumors
- Aplastic Anemia
- Precision Medicine
- Anal Cancer
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm
- Breast Cancer
- Central Nervous System Neoplasm
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
- Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal (Abdominal) Cancer
- Head and Neck Tumor
- Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome (HDGC)
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Lipoma
- Lymphoma
- Mediastinal Diseases
- Mesothelioma
- Metastatic Spine Disease
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN 2)
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Neck Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Lung Cancer
- Oropharynx Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Salivary Glands Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Thrombosis
- Urethral Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Pharynx Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Colorectal Cancer
- Extramammary Paget's Disease
- Gallbladder Tumors
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Hemophilia
- Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Lynch Syndrome
- Melanoma
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelofibrosis (Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia or AMM)
- Neck Mass
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Tumors or Disorders
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
- Polycythemia Vera
- Sebaceous Carcinoma
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
- GI Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Bone Tumor
- Carcinomatosis
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gastric Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
- Hypercalcemia
- Kidney Cancer
- Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
- Liver Tumors
- Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Brain Disease
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
- Oral Cancer
- Pain
- Paraganglioma
- Peritoneal Malignancy
- Prostate Cancer
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Soft Tissue Tumor
- Testicular Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer and Cervical Esophageal Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Brain Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.9136 Ratings 25 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.9 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.5 |
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.
Patient Comments
- May 25, 2021this doctor has my complete confidence
- May 16, 2021Dr Sanders is very friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable and patient. He took his time and explained everything to me in a way I could understand. He listened to me and honored my decisions. I would recommend him to anyone!
- May 16, 2021excellent doctor Sanders
- May 13, 2021Very caring and empathetic. The top of the line!
- May 13, 2021spent a lot of time explainingdetails of upcoming tests
- April 25, 2021I am very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Sanders and his staff.
- April 22, 2021Good.
- January 23, 2021couldn't ask or expect more professional courtesy and capable medical care.
- January 18, 2021Dr, Sanders is a great, friendly, go lucky doctor. He will do his best to be his best for his patients.
- January 13, 2021great
- December 25, 2020He is the best
- December 21, 2020*Dr. Sanders is very through and explanations are helpful and understandable.
- December 15, 2020wouldn't trade him for the world.
- November 26, 2020I am of the opinion that Dr. Sanders knows what he is doing
- October 26, 2020Dr Sanders is one of the best
- October 10, 2020Dr. Sanders was great. I would highly recommend him.
- October 5, 2020The doctor stayed long enough for questions but left the room frequently. However he did call another doctor's advice rt. then instead of waiting til later.
- September 21, 2020Good.
- September 19, 2020Dr. Saunders is a great doctor! He takes the time to talk to me about my health and care. I trust him with my care and follow his advice and recommendations to get better. I'm grateful to Dr. Saunders and I appreciate everything he has done fo me!
- September 17, 2020Great, knowledgeable, very caring.
- September 14, 2020Good
- August 25, 2020*Dr. Saunders is the best! He is very compassionate and understanding.
- August 19, 2020Very good and friendly person and a fine doctor. He is doing a good job as a doctor.
- August 18, 2020Have been seeing Dr. Sanders about 20 years now and have confidence in him with my medical care. I discuss my concerns and he helps me understand and listens to me. He is genuine and sincere in his care. Very patient centered
- August 10, 2020Dr. Sanders was probably one of the most thorough Doctors I have seen in a long time. He spent time with me and I did not feel like he was "rushing" me. He explained everything to me beyond what was necessary. I thought this was awesome!!
Locations
Hematology and Oncology
at Hayworth Cancer Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Hayworth Cancer Center
at High Point Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- MD, UNC-CH School of Medicine, 1988
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina Health Care System, 1991
Fellowship
- Hematology / Oncology, University of Alabama Medical Center, 1994
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Positions
- Physician
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 - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): 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 and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
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)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
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 MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC 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
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