Dr. Billy Y. Lan
Overview
I am a colorectal surgeon, which means that I am a surgeon of the abdomen. I treat patients with diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, specifically with diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and also GI cancers, such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, and anal cancer. I try to engage with the patient as much as I can. I use as many visual things as possible, pictures or diagrams, to help explain conditions or treatments a little easier. The benefit of coming to Duke is that we have multiple specialties, so if a diagnosis is unclear to me, I have a team of colleagues who help me and patients can be comfortable knowing a team of specialists can help find a solution.
Dr. Lan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.
Dr. Lan is board certified in American Board Of Colon/Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Christina Roland is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Roland is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Duke Cancer Center
As an orthopaedic oncologist, I am passionate about providing the best diagnostic and therapeutic surgical care for patients with benign or malignant bone or soft tissue tumors of the musculoskeletal system. As the director of the Sarcoma program at the Duke Cancer Institute, my passion is building our team to provide the best clinical care and basic scientific, translational and clinical research to serve our patients. Dr. Brigman is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Brigman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Billy Y. Lan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Billy Y. Lan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Billy Y. Lan by calling their office at 919-470-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Billy Y. Lan a top-rated expert for Proctitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Billy Y. Lan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Proctitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Billy Y. Lan specialize in?
While Dr. Billy Y. Lan is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Billy Y. Lan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Billy Y. Lan has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Billy Y. Lan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Billy Y. Lan accept my insurance?
Dr. Billy Y. Lan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-470-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Lan isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- ProctitisDr. Lan isDistinguished. Learn about Proctitis.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Lan isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Lan isAdvanced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Lan isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Lan isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lan isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Lan isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Lan isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Lan isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.