Stafford Balderson, PA
Overview
As a physician assistant in thoracic surgery I meet a large number of patients who have been diagnosed with a malignancy of the chest, most frequently lung cancer or esophageal cancer. It is very important for me to build a rapport with patients in those first moments because they are frequently coming to us in one of the most challenging moments in their lives. I have a responsibility to each patient to communicate in a way that allows them to understand the intricacies of how we evaluate and treat their illness. In meeting a patient wherever they are in their understanding, my role includes helping to communicate what can sound like abstract information in a way that makes sense. I can then build a relationship with them so that they can know I am there to walk along with them on their team. I take great inspiration from how patients adapt to complex situations to become empowered to make decisions regarding their care.
Mr. Balderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc
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Duke Cancer Center
I am a physician assistant working in thoracic surgery and most frequently manage lung and esophageal cancers. Dealing with these diagnoses can be one of the most difficult times in a patient’s life. I strive to care for these patients and their families as though they were my own family members, and I take pride in educating my patients every step of the way so that they can make their own informed decisions. Ms. Howard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Emphysema.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a physician assistant working in thoracic surgery and most frequently care for patients with lung and esophageal cancers as well as other benign diseases in the chest. I have spent most of my career caring for patients with cancer. Cancer care is often complex, and I enjoy helping patients navigate through their treatment. It is a true privilege to care for patients and their families during some of the most trying times in their lives. Ms. Kunz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaMr. Balderson isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Lung CancerMr. Balderson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Mr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).