Dr. Nelson J. Chao
Overview
What makes Duke Health unique in bone marrow transplants is its holistic approach. We take care of the disease -- which is important, because these are very serious, potentially fatal diseases. But at the same time, we pay attention to patients’ emotional and psychological well-being in addition to their physical well-being. And not only for patients but also the whole family, because the caregivers and other parts of the family need attention as well. I wanted to go into medicine, because it was a great way to interact and take care of patients. In my mind, cancer is one of two diseases within internal medicine where you can actually cure people. The best part of bone marrow transplant is that the time between the laboratory and the patient is short. Patients who need a transplant tend to be relatively sick and in need of new therapies. That’s been very intellectually challenging and fun.
Dr. Chao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 200 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 14 articles in the study of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
2400 Pratt St, Austell, GA 30106
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
4 Clinical Trials
Duke Blood Cancer Center
I entered medical school for the sole purpose of learning more about human diseases, so that I could focus my laboratory efforts on improving the human condition. However, I was surprised to find myself drawn to clinical care. I care for people afflicted by acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative neoplasms. In this role, I have had the privilege of treating people facing life-threatening illnesses. I strive to gain the trust of each of my patients, so that I can help them make difficult treatment decisions. I engage in clinical research, evaluating novel agents that directly target the cancer cell to improve the degree of success in treating this illness. My patients benefit from my understanding of the newest available treatments, and also have access to promising investigational agents, when appropriate. In my faculty position at Duke University, I enjoy educating current oncologists as well as the next generation of physicians. Dr. Erba is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Joshua Zeidner is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zeidner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Zeidner is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Blood Cancer Center
As a blood cancer specialist and also a palliative care physician, I bring a different focus to cancer care. I’m working hard to improve the treatment experience for patients who are living with blood cancers. By understanding your experience better, we can develop new ways to improve your quality of life, and provide additional support throughout your treatment and beyond. Dr. Leblanc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)
- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Chao isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Chao isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Chao isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Experienced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult T-Cell LeukemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Adult T-Cell Leukemia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.