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.
Dr. Balderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thymic Epithelial Tumor. 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.
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- 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
2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
David Rice is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Rice is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thymic Epithelial Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
Duke University Health System Inc
I have the privilege of treating patients with both benign and malignant conditions of the chest. While in college at Georgia Tech, I envisioned a career as a biomedical engineer. What I quickly learned, however, was that I was more interested in patients and their medical problems than developing the technology to care for them. During my medical education and training, I learned not only how to become a surgeon, but also learned the value of teamwork and family in caring for patients. As a thoracic surgeon, one of the best and most important aspects of my job is being able to establish a relationship with my patients and their families, working together to help them through their illness. Dr. Tong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thymic Epithelial Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Vagotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
University Of North Carolina Hospitals
Jason Long is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thymic Epithelial Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Balderson isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Lung CancerDr. Balderson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaDr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).