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Dr. Valiant Tan, MD

Hematology •  Male • Age 57
  
Dr. Tan
Accepting new patients
Pancreatic Oncology, Breast Cancer, and More
Telehealth services available

Virginia Oncology Associates Lake Wright

5900 Lake Wright Dr Norfolk, VA 23502

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(757) 466-8683

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(757) 466-8683

Dr. Valiant Tan, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Norfolk, VA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tan has more experience with Pancreatic Oncology, Breast Cancer, and Blood Cancers than other specialists in his area. He graduated from University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery medical school in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Tan to book an appointment.

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  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Tan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
American Republic
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Medicaid
Anthem
Balanced-VA PPO
BlueCare-VA
BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
Bronze OAEPO-VA
Bronze-VA PPO
Commonwealth of Virginia
Essential KeyCare-VA
Gold OAEPO-VA
Gold-VA PPO
HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers-VA HMO
Healthy Virginian
Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
Individual KeyCare-VA
KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
KeyCare-VA POS
KeyCare-VA PPO
Lumenos HSA-VA
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Option I-VA
Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
Pathway X Tier Hosp HealthKeepers DirectAccess VA
Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
Platinum OAEPO-VA
Platinum-VA PPO
Silver OAEPO-VA
Silver-VA PPO
The Local Choice-VA
Virginia Advantage
Virginia Basic
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthKeepers HMO
KeyCare PPO
Assurant Health
Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Options PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice Advantage
Blue Preferred PPO
CareFirst Maryland POS
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
CareSource
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Commercial Insurance Company
Community Health Choice
Medicaid
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care
Southern Health PPO
EBS-RMSCO
EmblemHealth
Emblem Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
GEHA
Health Net
Medicaid
Medicare Advantage PFFS
HealthPlus
Medicaid
HealthPlus Amerigroup
Medicaid
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Medicaid
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Husky Health
Medicaid
inHealth
Medicaid
INTotal Health
Medicaid
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
MedCost
MedCost PPO
Medicaid
Meritain Health
Midwest Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Medicaid
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
One Net
One Net PPO
Optima Health
Peach State Health Plan
Medicaid
Simply Healthcare Plans
Medicaid
Staywell (Wellcare)
Medicaid
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Medicaid
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Options PPO
Universal American
Wellcare of Georgia
Medicaid

Background Check

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Tan

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Tan treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Tan treats other conditions, please contact the office at (757) 466-8683.

Pancreatic Oncology

Pancreatic oncology focuses on the management and treatment of pancreatic cancer through chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and targeted cancer therapy.Compare with other Pancreatic Oncology specialists.

Typically treats 84% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Pancreatic Cancer
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Pancreatic Cancer more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 84% of their peers

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer specialists diagnose and treat the presence of malignant cells in breast tissue that may spread to other parts of the body.Compare with other Breast Cancer specialists.

Typically treats 80% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 1 condition or procedure

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Breast Cancer
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Breast Cancer more than 80% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 80% of their peers

Blood Cancers

Blood cancer specialists diagnose and treat cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma that affect the blood cells, bone marrow, or lymphatic system.Compare with other Blood Cancers specialists.

Typically treats 70% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 6 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia more than 77% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 77% of their peers

Myeloma
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Myeloma more than 74% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 74% of their peers

Lymphoma, Large-Cell
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Lymphoma, Large-Cell more than 71% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 71% of their peers

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Lymphatic Disorders

Lymphatic disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the lymphatic system, including lymphedema, lymphadenitis, and lymphangitis.Compare with other Lymphatic Disorders specialists.

Typically treats 68% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Lymphoma, Large-Cell more than 71% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 71% of their peers

Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma more than 70% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 70% of their peers

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Tan treats Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma more than 68% of their peers

Dr. Tan treats this condition more than 68% of their peers

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Dr. Tan's conditions and procedures:

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adrenal Gland Cancer
  • All Lymphoma
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anemia
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bone Marrow Biopsy
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Diseases
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
  • Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Eye Cancer
  • Fallopian Tube Cancer
  • Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gum Cancer
  • Gynecologic Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemophilia A
  • Hodgkin's Disease
  • Hypercoagulable State
  • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Laryngeal Cancer
  • Larynx Conditions
  • Leukocytosis
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
  • Lymphocytosis
  • Lymphoma
  • Lymphoma, Large-Cell
  • Lymphosarcoma
  • Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
  • Mantle Cell Lymphoma
  • Marginal Zone Lymphoma
  • Mast Cell Diseases
  • Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
  • Mediastinal Tumors, Not Specified as Malignant
  • Melanoma
  • Meningiomas
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Mycosis Fungoides
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Neutropenia
  • Nodular Lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Oral Cancer
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancytopenia
  • Penile Cancer
  • Pleura Cancer
  • Pleural Cancer
  • Polycythemia Rubra Vera
  • Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
  • Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Purpura
  • Reticulosarcoma
  • Retina Diseases
  • Salivary Gland Cancer
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Skin Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Thalassemia
  • Thoracentesis
  • Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
  • Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
  • Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Thrombosis
  • Thymomas
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Tongue Cancer
  • Tonsil Cancer
  • Urinary Disorders
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Uterine Diseases
  • Vascular Disease
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Vertebral Column Tumors
  • von Willebrand Disease
  • Vulvar Cancer

Dr. Tan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tan

3.0

Based on 16 ratings

5 Stars
50%
(8)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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I had my appointment with Dr Tan today and he was so patient, listened to what I had to say, then took the time to explain everything I needed and wanted to know. Having come from another oncologist, I have to say that I’m so glad that I made the decision to switch. I would highly recommend Dr Tan to those that have other sad things going on in their lives (loss of my child, in my case), besides cancer.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Chesapeake , VA – Oct 10, 2018
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My experience with this Dr. was absolutely horrific. He was aggressive in his delivery of information in an attempt to bully me into treatment immediately. Stay away. Do not let this fear monger administrator your treatment plan. Run. Fast. Seek a second opinion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Meagan Griffin in Chesapeake , VA – Jul 21, 2018
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Dr. Tan=horrible.I highly recommend that you find any other oncologist but him.I begged him to not do the3rd treatment on my dad, as I could easily tell my dad was having extreme difficulties w/ the aggressiveness of the treatments.Dr. Tan insisted that my dad have 4 treatments before he would do a PET scan- as he said he wanted to make sure that he had gotten all cancer when really I am sure this had to do with insurance.My dad has been to the ER 3x'a since the 3rd treatment w/no apology.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 28, 2018
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Do not recommend this Physician. He is out of touch, has no sense of urgency and doesn't seem to see patients as human beings. My experience with him treating my mom was horrible, tasteless and disgraceful.
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John Williams in Suffolk, VA – Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Valiant Tan, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Norfolk, VA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tan has more experience with...Read more

Specialties

  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Education

Albert Einstein College Med
Fellowship Hospital
1993
Metropolitan Hospital
Residency Hospital
1991
Interfaith Med Ctr
Internship Hospital
1986
University Of Santo Tomas, Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog

Frequently Asked Questions

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Locations

Virginia Oncology Associates Lake Wright

Virginia Oncology Associates Lake Wright5900 Lake Wright Dr Norfolk, VA 23502
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Practice

Virginia Oncology Associates725 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Affiliated Hospitals

Check the quality of care at hospitals where Dr. Tan treats patients.

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Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

Portsmouth, VA

58% Patient experience rating, 11% lower than the national average

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Chesapeake, VA

63% Patient experience rating, 6% lower than the national average

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

Elizabeth City, NC

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Norfolk, VA

77% Patient experience rating, 8% higher than the national average

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019, 2018)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Norfolk, VA

76% Patient experience rating, 7% higher than the national average

Sentara Obici Hospital

Suffolk, VA

74% Patient experience rating, 5% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018)

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

Virginia Beach, VA

79% Patient experience rating, 10% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020, 2019)
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