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Mihaela Alina Vatca, MD
Mihaela Alina Vatca, MD
Conditions and Treatments
Ratings and Reviews
4.8163 Ratings 97 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 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 19, 2023 Dr. Vatca is a very good Dr. She is excellent.
- March 18, 2023 She is a wonderful doctor!
- March 11, 2023 the best
- March 11, 2023 In all respects, Dr. Vatca provides excellent care. I find her support to be invaluable.
- March 7, 2023 Nice, caring and good treatment.
- March 6, 2023 A very caring person.
- March 4, 2023 Attentive and caring
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Vatka is a wonderful person and a caring person. This also makes her a wonderful doctor. Very intelligent doctor.
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Vatca is the best doctor I have ever had. She is very knowledgeable and is always friendly. I never feel rushed. We are very fortunate to have a doctor like her.
- February 25, 2023 Such a sweet and knowledgeable lady-always available to help.
- February 25, 2023 She is very kind and thorough. I believe she is a great doctor.
- February 23, 2023 Very knowledge and had the best interest in helping to get better health.
- February 22, 2023 Made sure our questions were answered. If I ever need an oncologist, I'll request her.
- February 18, 2023 Helpful, engaging and explained well. Didn’t seem in a hurry
- February 17, 2023 My visit with Dr. Vatca was very pleasant and she very professional and she did ask about any concerns that I had. I was happy with my visit.
- February 15, 2023 Dr. Vatca is a gem.Great with her patients .Explains things so that you know what is going on.Would recommend anyone to her.
- February 15, 2023 I would not change Dr. Vatca. She is so caring about her patients. She has a Big Heart. Loving and Caring.
- February 14, 2023 I love Dr Vatca..shes very knowledgable and is so attentive to my concerns ..i really do enjoy her as my doctor .
- February 10, 2023 Great Doctor, very compassionate.
- February 6, 2023 Very competent , compassionate, thorough
- February 3, 2023 Very kind doctor and very thorough in going over my records
- January 27, 2023 She’s Great
- January 20, 2023 I have complete confidence in Dr Vatca. She is very thorough and I feel like I am getting the best care possible.
- January 19, 2023 He is one of the most caring Drs that I have seen. Goes above and beyond. She is a great Dr
- January 18, 2023 Everyone from check-in to check-out treat you super nicely! They are totally professional yet make you feel at ease and that they really care. Never had a bad visit even while having chemo treatments.
- January 14, 2023 Dr. Vatca is caring and professional . She is always friendly and knowledgeable about my problems. I would recommend her to anyone having problems.
- January 9, 2023 I was nervous about my appointment because I had never seen a hematologist. Dr. Vatca was professional and listened to me.
- January 2, 2023 Dr. Vatca is a wonderful doctor. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an excellent, compassionate, and friendly doctor. I am blessed to have her as my cancer doctor.
- December 30, 2022 Thank you for your help and kindness.
- December 16, 2022 Dr Vatca is awesome. A very caring Dr. She cares about her patients. Very Blessed to have her. If there is a problem with your test she will call and tell you. Elkin is very Blessed to have her. This goes for my husband and me we both see her.
- December 13, 2022 Dr Vatca explains all of my test results and answers all of my questions.
- December 10, 2022 Dr. Mihaela Vatca is the best Dr. my wife and I have ever known. She is so good and thorough and goes over every detail. She makes me feel like I am her only patient. I talk to other people and they say the same thing and swear she treats them better, I try to tell them she is just a great Dr. that cares for all her patients. She will call at night about blood work as soon as it is available to her knowledge. I have no idea when the lady rest. she is great. We love her.
- December 10, 2022 Dr Vatca is very professional and caring. She does not make me feel rushed, she listens to my questions and concerns. I would recommend her practice to anyone looking for an oncologist.
- December 8, 2022 Very good Doctor! She is so likeable and sweet.
- December 4, 2022 Dr. Vatca is a total asset to your team at Wake Forest.
- December 2, 2022 She is very friendly and allows me to ask questions without making me feel rushed or stupid for asking.
- November 18, 2022 Mihaela Vatca is very concerned, listens to what you say and very detailed. i would recommend her very highly.
- November 13, 2022 She is kind and caring. Listens to my concerns and makes sure I get the care I need
- November 12, 2022 I wish all of my Doctors would take the time with me as Dr Vatca does
- November 9, 2022 Dr. Vatca is very knowledgeable and friendly. I feel very honored to have her as my cancer doctor.
- November 5, 2022 very competent, caring, and takes plenty of time with patient
- November 2, 2022 She is very compassionate, she really listens. I did not feel rushed. She explained things well. She gives me plenty of time to ask questions.
- October 26, 2022 Great....she always shows concern for my health and well being
- October 24, 2022 Dr. Vatca seemed to be concerned about my condition, and was very attentive to our discussion. Although I'd rather not have CLL, I'm glad I have Dr. Vatca with me.
- October 22, 2022 Dr. Vatca, has been friendly and helpful every time I have visited her office. I am glad she is on the team of Physicians looking after me!
- October 22, 2022 Addresses all my concerns and I feel so blessed to have her as a provider
- October 14, 2022 Nice, friendly and very helpful.
- October 4, 2022 Dr. Vatca keep up the good work...
- October 1, 2022 I can always count on dr. Vatca??s unhurried explanations and her considerate conversations with me about my care.
- October 1, 2022 Dr. Vatca seems truly concerned about me and my health as an individual and takes great care to see all my medical problems are addressed immediately.
- September 21, 2022 As always she was very thorough and concerned about my health. She is a very good doctor and I appreciate her so much!
- September 18, 2022 Mihaela Vatca, Md is one of the best doctors anywhere. She does leave no stone unturned. She makes each patient feels like they are her only patient. I have talked to other people and they would argue that she treats them special, but the truth is she treats all her patients special. She is just a super special good doctor that the world could use so many more like and we are so fortunate to be blessed to have her.
- September 16, 2022 I thought she was very good and explained things do I could understand.
- September 14, 2022 Wonderful, great, marvelous, and magnificent!
- September 13, 2022 Dr Vatca is a Great Doctor. Cares very much for her patients.
- September 12, 2022 Dr vacta is very informative,caring. We patients are very fortunate to be in her care
- September 11, 2022 Always friendly and concern for my needs
- September 9, 2022 NIce, very helpful and took good care of me.
- September 1, 2022 She answered my questions and helped with my concerns and I??m getting better. Things are looking up!
- August 31, 2022 The most caring provider ever
- August 31, 2022 Dr. Vatca is very easy to talk to. She has worked with me to see what my issues are. I would recommend her to friends and family.
- August 30, 2022 She's very kind and concerned about her patience she looks after them
- August 27, 2022 Ms.. Vatca was very professional and we got to the bottom of all my needs.and I was very happy with my visit. Ty
- August 23, 2022 One of the most caring doctors I have ever had.
- August 9, 2022 She is the best.
- August 7, 2022 "She's very nice and caring and shows a lot of interest and concern."
- August 5, 2022 I appreciate that Dr. Vatca is local to my community. That makes those once a month visits a lot easier. Plus she is always just a phone call away when an unexpected need arises.
- July 31, 2022 There is none no better than Dr Vatca
- July 30, 2022 I feel Dr. Vatca really cares for the welfare of her patients evidenceded by her close attention to labs and matches medicine for needs to what she learns. She is also very helpful in referring me to specialist when she sees the need.
- July 22, 2022 Dr Vatca is very thorough. With all my husbands health issues I appreciate t very much as he does also. She is also very patient with him also.
- July 19, 2022 She was really nice and she was concern about the patient
- July 5, 2022 We live Dr. Vatca! She genuinely seems to care.
- June 28, 2022 She is a straight-up doctor who tells you like it is. A very caring doctor you can tell in the way she looks at you and talks to you. Explains the future the best she can with what to expect and reactions to the medications. We wouldn't go to any other doctor.
- June 22, 2022 Took time, didn't rush
- June 22, 2022 She truly cares about my condition even though it??s a very difficult one. She is very thorough and is trying her hardest to help me and explains everything each step of the way. Her honesty is refreshing and I trust her completely.
- June 12, 2022 always caring
- June 11, 2022 She??s a wonderful caring doctor and very Thorough and focused on her patients.
- June 10, 2022 She is very thorough in what she does she takes the time to listen to what I have to say and she cares about her patients and their health and does everything that she can to help you get comfortable and the fact that she cares about her patients and not money like some other doctors do and just tell you anything you want to hear or that is good for them to get rid of you
- May 28, 2022 Dr Vatca is awesome! She listens to me and treats me like I??m family. She truly cares about her patients. She calls to check on me periodically. I would recommend her and her staff to anybody who needed her specialty!!
- May 28, 2022 She is the most thoughtful doctor and always listens and makes the best decision for my care
- May 22, 2022 She is kind and caring. I have been her patient since 04/2016. She wants to provide the best care possible. She listens to my concerns and gives me all the information I need to make the best possible decision on how to proceed with treatment She is an excellent doctor!
- May 21, 2022 I find Dr. Vatca to be a very knowledgeable and caring doctor.
- May 14, 2022 Dr.Vatca is a wonderful doctor.She always involves me in making decisions about my health care.She is fun to talk with and never treats me like just another number.
- May 14, 2022 Excellent physician.....extremely knowledgeable, takes the time to listen to questions and give understandable answers....
- May 4, 2022 She is caring, soft spoken and very knowledgeable. She explains everything and follows up in a timely manner. She is an excellent specialist and the community is a better place because she provides excellent care. I am fortunate to have met her. She increased my quality of life and I feel like a new person after my treatments.
- April 29, 2022 Dr. Vatca is great! She is friendly, thorough and acts like she really cares about us.
- April 16, 2022 She is a very thorough doctor
- April 14, 2022 Dr.Vatca is always thorough, always friendly and she is very nice and concerned about me. I would always recommend her.
- April 13, 2022 I love this DR. SHE really cares about my health!!
- April 13, 2022 Dr. Vatca is a very nice lady. She seems to care about my situation.
- March 29, 2022 Compassionate and willing to listen and answer my questions. Knowledgeable about my problems. Thorough.
- March 27, 2022 We love Dr. Vatca! She conveyed a true desire to get us the best care and answers to anything yet unanswered. She spent more time with us than anyone else thus far and it was greatly appreciated!
- March 27, 2022 She listens to every word I say. I'm never to embarrassed to ask her to explain things to me. You know without a doubt she cares about you and has your best interests in mind.
- March 27, 2022 She is a very caring doctor who listens and takes time with me. She is comforting and shows concern for any issues I have. Answers any questions.
- March 27, 2022 She is absolutely the best!
- March 26, 2022 Dr.Vatca was very friendly and seamed genuine and explained what she was going to do and where we would go from there. Really appreciate her patience and not rushing me through.
- March 24, 2022 My condition is complicated and I am often frustrated but Dr. Vatca listens and tolerates my questions. I like her.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, Institute Med Targu Mures - Romania, 2002
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Mures County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 2004
- Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, 2009
Fellowship
- Hematology / Oncology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2013
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology
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
- Circulating mutational portrait of cancer: manifestation of aggressive clonal events in both early and late stages. Yang M, Topaloglu U, Petty WJ, Pagni M, Foley KL, Grant SC, Robinson M, Bitting RL, Thomas A, Alistar AT, Desnoyers RJ, Goodman M, Albright C, Porosnicu M, Vatca M, Qasem SA, DeYoung B, Kytola V, Nykter M, Chen K, Levine EA, Staren ED, D'Agostino RB, Petro RM, Blackstock W, Powell BL, Abraham E, Pasche B, Zhang W. J Hematol Oncol. 2017 05; 10(1):100.
- Retrospective analysis of the impact of HPV status and smoking on mucositis in patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Vatca M, Lucas JT, Laudadio J, D'Agostino RB, Waltonen JD, Sullivan CA, Rouchard-Plasser R, Matsangou M, Browne JD, Greven KM, Porosnicu M. Oral Oncol. 2014 Sep; 50(9):869-76.