Stafford Balderson, PA
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.
Mr. Balderson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. 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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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaMr. Balderson isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- Lung CancerMr. Balderson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaMr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Mr. Balderson isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).