Walter Ang Tan, MD, MS

Walter Ang Tan, MD, MS
Conditions and Treatments
- Alcohol Septal Ablation
- Mitral Valvuloplasty
- Sudden Cardiac Death
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Paravalvular Leak Closure
- Angina
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Angioplasty and Stenting
- Anomalous Coronary Artery
- Mitral Valve Stenosis/Regurgitation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
Ratings and Reviews
4.731 Ratings 16 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.0 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 5.0 |
Included me in decisions about my care | 4.6 |
Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.6 |
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 4, 2023 He's a rare Dr. He listens to his patients and spends time explaining everything. He will do his best to answer all questions and go over anything you are not understanding. I'm very grateful for him and his staff.
- January 17, 2023 Dr. Tan is a wonderful doctor. He listened to me about my condition and concerns and provided me with advice and options that will be helpful to me as I go forward with treatment. I would highly recommend him to others.
- November 24, 2022 Just the best.
- November 20, 2022 I highly recommend Dr Tan to anyone.
- October 19, 2022 Dr. Tan has the rare combination of a doctor that cares deeply for his patients while possessing a superior degree of competency in his field. Dr. Tan's commitment to his patients is amazing. I highly recommend Dr. Tan to anyone needing cardiac care.
- September 12, 2022 I believe he and I will get along just fine. Seemed very knowledgeable and up to date with my history. Great personality.
- September 3, 2022 Outstanding doctor. Patient, kind, and caring. Exhibited immense knowledge and understanding.
- August 28, 2022 One of the things that separates Dr. Tan from other doctors is his dedication to his patients. Dr. On more than one occasion has called in the evening to discuss test results, to follow up on a prescription problem with the pharmacy. Dr. Tan clearly stands out for going above and beyond.
- August 27, 2022 Todo excelente
- August 1, 2022 Dr. Tan was truly concerned about me and took it to a higher level. He took the time needed and called me on a Saturday to discuss my lab results and where we need to go from here with my health concerns. Many Doctors fall short in that regard but not Dr. Tan, he truly is concerned.
- June 2, 2022 I am now 75 years old and I can truthly say that Dr. Tan is the best and most concerned doctor about my specific heart condition and my general health.
- May 27, 2022 VERY GOOD DR. TAN VERY INFORMATIVE HE'S THE BEST DR. I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED I LIKE HIM AS PERSON VERY COMFORTABLE WITH DECISIONS HE'S MAKES HE'S MAKE FEEL LIKE FAMILY MY WIFE LIKE IS SERVICE AS A DOCTOR WE THANK HIM AMEN AMEN
- May 3, 2022 Best possible appt. Couldn't be more pleased with Dr. And nurse.
- April 9, 2022 know what he is doing, love and prioritize his patients but I think one day a week is not enough because when Dr TAN comes one day a week he always run behind because of too many appointments on one day.
- April 9, 2022 Dr Tan is an outstanding clinician. He is thoughtful, intuitive,and dedicated to his patients He explains things well. He is receptive to questions and ideas and collaborates in patient centered care. A true asset to the medical profession and to Atrium WFBH.
- March 28, 2022 Dr. Tan is the most efficient most concerned about the patient doctor I have ever met. He lets the patient get involved with their care and he cares he listens he also wants to get to know you as well as take care of you I love him he?????s a great doctor.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, University of the Philippines College Medicine - Philippines, 1985
- MD, University of the Philippines College Medicine - Philippines, 1990
- MS, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, 1999
Internship
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1992
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1994
Fellowship
- Cardiology, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1997
- Interventional Cardiology, University Hospitals Cleveland, 1999
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- World Fed of Interven and Therapeu Neurora
- American College of Cardiology
- National Stroke Association
- American Association of Advancement of Science
- American Public Health Association
- Society of Vascular Surgery
- Society of Interventional Radiology
- Heart Failure Society of America
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Cardiology
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
- Updated meta-analysis of closure of patent foramen ovale versus medical therapy after cryptogenic stroke. Nasir UB, Qureshi WT, Jogu H, Wolfe E, Dutta A, Majeed CN, Tan WA. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2019 03; 20(3):187-193.
- Effects of Lifetime Occupational Pesticide Exposure on Postural Control Among Farmworkers and Non-Farmworkers. Sunwook K, Nussbaum MA, Quandt SA, Laurienti PJ, Arcury TA. J. Occup. Environ. Med. 2016 Feb; 58(2):133-9.
- Techniques, strategies, and dogmas in bifurcation stenting and side branch protection: some food for thought. Tan WA. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2014 Nov; 84(5):757-8.
- Noncardiac surgery after coronary stenting or angioplasty [corrected] . Tan WA. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2009 Nov; 74(6):844-5.
- Association of asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease with vascular events in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack. Sen S, Lynch DR, Kaltsas E, Simmons J, Tan WA, Kim J, Beck J, Rosamond W. Stroke. 2009 Nov; 40(11):3472-7.