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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 197 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27705
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 Health Integrated Practice Inc
Danielle Brander is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Brander is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Leukemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brander is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Adult Blood And Marrow Transplant Clinic
I treat patients with blood disorders and cancers, and I have a particular interest in helping patients with hematologic blood cancers, like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, including the use of cellular therapies. I am fortunate to have a great team that works with me. We emphasize providing compassionate, individualized care using up-to-date, evidence-based treatments, including access to clinical trials. My patients are often going through a great deal, and I am devoted to their care. I have lived in this community for several decades and am honored to practice here. Dr. Ramalingam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Multiple Myeloma, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Kalsoom Khan is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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
- 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.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone GraftDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.