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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. 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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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- 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
Maria Parham Cancer Center (Duke Cancer Network)
David Mack is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Henderson, North Carolina. Dr. Mack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Mack is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center
Kelly Westbrook is an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Westbrook is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Westbrook is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center Melanoma Clinic
I am a thoracic medical oncologist specializing in treating patients with cancers of the chest, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymic tumors. I also take care of patients with melanoma. Oncology is a multidisciplinary field; my role on the care team is to recommend medications to treat cancer, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies. Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming. My goal is to make this journey less daunting by taking time to answer my patients' questions, getting to know them personally, and striving to treat all my patients as I would my own family members. This means I will be honest with you and take the time to explain treatment approaches so that, as a team, we can select the best treatment option for your priorities and goals. I love being part of the team at Duke because I am confident that we provide top-notch care across the board. When not at the hospital, you will probably find me spending time with my family, at a local sporting event, or pretending I know how to cook. Dr. Oswalt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Febrile Neutropenia. His top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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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.