
Overview
I am a U.S. Army Veteran, specializing in the surgical treatment of benign breast disease and breast cancer with concern for cosmetic and medical outcomes. I perform minimally invasive and emergency general surgery and nipple-sparing I am a certified Hidden Scar™ surgeon and perform nipple-sparing mastectomies. I also see patients for risk evaluation and risk reduction.
Dr. Wakefield is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
1002 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield by calling their office at 336-387-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Matthew C. Wakefield specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew C. Wakefield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 336-387-8100 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Wakefield isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Wakefield isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Wakefield isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- Breast InfectionDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- CellulitisDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Wakefield isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
