Matthew C. Wakefield
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
1002 N Church St, 
Greensboro, NC 

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.

Graduate Institution

University Of Alabama|, 1998

Residency

General Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (Virginia)

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
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  • POS
TeamCare
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Trillium
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Central Carolina Surgery - Greensboro
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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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.

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