Michelle M. Fillion
Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Michelle M. Fillion

Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
Wilmington, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
21
conditions
1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, 
Wilmington, NC 

Overview

Michelle Fillion is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Dr. Fillion is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Fillion is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Fillion is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

Complex General Surgical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Pender Memorial Hospital
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Novant Health General Surgery - New Hanover (Acute Care Surgery)
1726 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

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.

6 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Axillary Lymph Node Dissection to Axillary Radiation in Breast Cancer Patients (cT1-3 N1) Who Have Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
A Phase III, Randomized Clinical Trial of Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- Chemotherapy in Patients With 1-3 Positive Nodes, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With Recurrence Score (RS) of 25 or Less. RxPONDER: A Clinical Trial Rx for Positive Node, Endocrine Responsive Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Exemestane, Letrozole, Systemic Chemotherapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Trial of Standard Chemotherapy Alone or Combined With Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer and Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair
Randomized Trial of Standard Chemotherapy Alone or Combined With Atezolizumab as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer and Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, 5-Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Effect of Preoperative Breast MRI on Surgical Outcomes, Costs and Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer
Effect of Preoperative Breast MRI on Surgical Outcomes, Costs and Quality of Life of Women With Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Study of Perioperative mFOLFIRINOX Versus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel as Therapy for Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
A Randomized Phase II Study of Perioperative mFOLFIRINOX Versus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel as Therapy for Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 19, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine hydrochloride, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Oxaliplatin, Paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation
Study Phase: Phase 2
Preoperative Extended Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Plus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas
Preoperative Extended Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Plus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 24, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: mFOLFIRINOX, FOLFOX
Study Phase: Phase 2
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6 Total Publications

The Role of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer Patients With Residual Nodal Disease After Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
The Role of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer Patients With Residual Nodal Disease After Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.
Journal: Breast cancer : basic and clinical research
Published: February 22, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle M. Fillion is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Pancreatic 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. Michelle M. Fillion specialize in?

While Dr. Michelle M. Fillion is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Michelle M. Fillion participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michelle M. Fillion has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle M. Fillion's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Michelle M. Fillion accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 910-662-9384 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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