Additional Languages Spoken
Chinese (Shanghai)
David X. Zhao, MD, PhD
David X. Zhao, MD, PhD
Conditions and Treatments
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valvuloplasty
- ECMO
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Angioplasty and Stenting
- MitraClip
- PDA Closure
- Angina
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Mitral Valve Stenosis/Regurgitation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
- Sudden Cardiac Death
- Aortic Stenosis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Ratings and Reviews
4.863 Ratings 20 Comments |
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| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
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
- April 3, 2023 Although the reports were not complete he immediately pulled them up and we discussed all aspects. He listes, answered questions and concerns
- March 29, 2023 He is an amazing Doctor and human being. He was so professional, and so kind to me.
- March 27, 2023 Extremely knowledgeable, the best care.
- March 15, 2023 I like Dr Zhao He takes time to listen to what I say He answers all my questions and goes over all my meds
- March 13, 2023 As stated earlier, Dr. Zhao is always thorough and courteous.
- March 11, 2023 Dr, Zhao was very kind, respectful, and considerate. I would feel comfortable recommending to anyone.
- March 11, 2023 OUTSTANDING DOCTOR
- February 8, 2023 Was very pleased.
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Zhao was open minded, listened to me, and answered all questions. He even took the time to review the medical documents I brought along. He made me feel at ease and not like I didn’t know what I was talking about.
- January 19, 2023 Dr. Zhao was very pleasant to deal with. He was also very professional. Very efficient in terms of asking questions and answering my concerns.
- January 18, 2023 Good
- January 9, 2023 I was impressed with Dr. Zhao’s interaction with me as a new patient. He made me feel welcome and right at home in a new environment.
- December 17, 2022 I think he is first-rate and would recommend him to anyone.
- November 27, 2022 He was very helpful. Very informative and showed such compassion. He was wonderful to my mom!
- November 20, 2022 Dr. Zhao explainws my condition thoroughly told me his reccomendations and the reeasons for them,and let me make tthe final decision.
- October 12, 2022 Very knowledgeable, caring.
- August 27, 2022 I would recommend Dr. Zaho to my family members and friends. Dr. Zhao is at the top of his profession.
- August 21, 2022 Truly excellent doctor. I've been lucky to have him looking after me.
- July 26, 2022 a superb person . Great fund of knowledge . Crystal clear explanations concerning my condition . Totally trustworthy .
- July 23, 2022 He listens, updates medical information, allows time for my comments and does not rush you through.
Locations
Cardiology - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Shanghai Medical University - China, 1985
- PhD, University of Queensland - Australia, 1992
Residency
- General Surgery, SHANGHAI Medical University, 1989
- CT Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, 1992
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1994
- Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1997
Fellowship
- Cardiology, Brigham and Womens Hospital, 2000
- Interventional Cardiology, Brigham and Womens Hospital, 2001
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- Society of Cardiovascular and Intervent Radiology
- Int'L Society For Heart Transplantation
Positions
- Physician
- Section Chief, Cardiology
- Professor, Cardiology
- Professor, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
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
- Clinical Outcomes in Different Types of Aortic Stenosis as Assessed by Doppler Echocardiography. Brandon Stacey R, Meng M, Byrum Iii GV, Gilbert ON, Upadhya B, Rodriguez C, Zhao D, Pu M. J. Heart Valve Dis. 2016 11; 25(6):672-678.
- Hybrid Coronary Revascularization for the Treatment of Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: A Multicenter Observational Study. Puskas JD, Halkos ME, DeRose JJ, Bagiella E, Miller MA, Overbey J, Bonatti J, Srinivas VS, Vesely M, Sutter F, Lynch J, Kirkwood K, Shapiro TA, Boudoulas KD, Crestanello J, Gehrig T, Smith P, Ragosta M, Hoff SJ, Zhao D, Gelijns AC, Szeto WY, Weisz G, Argenziano M, Vassiliades T, Liberman H, Matthai W, Ascheim DD. J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 2016 07; 68(4):356-65.
- Bone marrow cell characteristics associated with patient profile and cardiac performance outcomes in the LateTIME-Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network (CCTRN) trial. Bhatnagar A, Bolli R, Johnstone BH, Traverse JH, Henry TD, Pepine CJ, Willerson JT, Perin EC, Ellis SG, Zhao DX, Yang PC, Cooke JP, Schutt RC, Trachtenberg BH, Orozco A, Resende M, Ebert RF, Sayre SL, Simari RD, Moyé L, Cogle CR, Taylor DA. Am. Heart J. 2016 09; 179:142-50.
- 2015 ACC/AHA/SCAI focused update on primary percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with ST-elevation myocardial Infarction: An update of the 2011 ACCF/AHA/SCAI guideline for percutaneous coronary intervention and the 2013 ACCF/AHA guideline for the management of ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. , Levine GN, Bates ER, Blankenship JC, Bailey SR, Bittl JA, Cercek B, Chambers CE, Ellis SG, Guyton RA, Hollenberg SM, Khot UN, Lange RA, Mauri L, Mehran R, Moussa ID, Mukherjee D, Ting HH, O'Gara PT, Kushner FG, Ascheim DD, Brindis RG, Casey DE, Chung MK, de Lemos JA, Diercks DB, Fang JC, Franklin BA, Granger CB, Krumholz HM, Linderbaum JA, Morrow DA, Kristin Newby L, Ornato JP, Ou N, Radford MJ, Tamis-Holland JE, Tommaso CL, Tracy CM, Joseph Woo Y, Zhao DX, Halperin JL, Levine GN, Anderson JL, Albert NM, Al-Khatib SM, Birtcher KK, Bozkurt B, Brindis RG, Cigarroa JE, Curtis LH, Fleisher LA, Gentile F, Gidding S, Hlatky MA, Ikonomidis J, Joglar J, Kovacs RJ, Magnus Ohman E, Pressler SJ, Sellke FW, Shen WK, Wijeysundera DN. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2016 May; 87(6):1001-19.
- Identification of Bone Marrow Cell Subpopulations Associated With Improved Functional Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Left Ventricular Dysfunction: An Embedded Cohort Evaluation of the FOCUS-CCTRN Trial. Taylor DA, Perin EC, Willerson JT, Zierold C, Resende M, Carlson M, Nestor B, Wise E, Orozco A, Pepine CJ, Henry TD, Ellis SG, Zhao DX, Traverse JH, Cooke JP, Schutt RC, Bhatnagar A, Grant MB, Lai D, Johnstone BH, Sayre SL, Moyé L, Ebert RF, Bolli R, Simari RD, Cogle CR. Cell Transplant. 2016; 25(9):1675-1687.