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Who is Dr. Wai, Surgical Oncologist in Honolulu, HI?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wai?
Dr. Christina Wai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgical Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Skin Cancer, Soft Tissue Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Honolulu, HI community, Dr. Wai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Fox Chase Cancer Center Surgical Oncology
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Wai board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Christina Wai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wai speak?
Dr. Wai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Wai typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Wai diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Wai typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Wai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wai. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Wai accept my insurance?
Dr. Wai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 696-2040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wai accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Wai in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wai's office located?
Dr. Christina Wai's Primary Practice
1380 Lusitana St Ste 913
Honolulu, HI 96813
(860) 696-2040
What hospitals are Dr. Wai affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972720241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wai