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Dr. David Cloid White, MD

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(David C. White, MD)

(62 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: cancer, lung issues, VATS lobectomy, and more.

2800 Blue Ridge Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 784-5650

Dr. David Cloid White, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Raleigh, NC specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. David Cloid White, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Health Rex and REX HOSPITAL INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2800 Blue Ridge Road Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27607

Some issues Dr. David Cloid White, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	111
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	31
dissection	52
doctor visit	664
excision	86
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
lobectomy	35
lymph node procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	223
minor procedures	21
open surgery	37
pleural drainage	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	188
thoracostomy	36

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	37
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	72

aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	69
diagnostic procedures	13
dissection	52
doctor visit	550
excision	84
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
lobectomy	41
lymph node procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	14
open surgery	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	151

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	71

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	22
diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	31
doctor visit	524
excision	55
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	109
minor procedures	12
open surgery	22
pleural drainage	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	124
thoracostomy	34

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	640
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	62
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	62

bronchoscopy	21
diagnostic procedures	10
dissection	39
doctor visit	542
excision	50
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lobectomy	27
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	118
pleural drainage	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	73
thoracostomy	19

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	24
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	63

bronchoscopy	16
catheterization	13
dissection	37
doctor visit	521
excision	47
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	83
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	64

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	21
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	62

dissection	49
doctor visit	631
excision	83
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lobectomy	34
lymph node procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	113
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	113

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	33
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	62

dissection	49
doctor visit	673
excision	47
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
lobectomy	33
lymph node procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	29
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	61

bronchoscopy	10
dissection	31
doctor visit	571
excision	29
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	71
pleural drainage	11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46
thoracostomy	10

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	41
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	64

dissection	64
doctor visit	752
excision	89
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
lobectomy	46
lymph node procedures	64
minimally invasive procedures	171
open surgery	27
pleural drainage	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	179
thoracostomy	48

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Cloid White, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Cloid White, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Raleigh, NC were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	42
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	45
doctor visit	604
excision	64
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
lobectomy	31
lymph node procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	15
open surgery	25
pleural drainage	14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	118
thoracostomy	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Cloid White, MD.

**Gender**
Female	178
Male	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	289
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	119
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Cloid White, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Cloid White, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	51
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. David Cloid White, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996. He is certified by the Thoracic Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1996)

Board Certification: Thoracic Surgery, Board Certified (2016)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Cloid White, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Rex

REX HOSPITAL INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Cloid White, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), Aetna and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Cloid White, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

Aetna

MedCost

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Cloid White, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 62 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Cloid White, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Cloid White, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,332 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,332
Covidien Sales LLC	$149 Interventional Lung Solutions $149
Ethicon Inc.	$97 Monarch Platform $97
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$84 Photofrin $84
Medtronic, Inc.	$82 $82
Other	$714 Prolastin-C $62	ABC Handpieces $60	Orthodontics $58	DULERA $48	Procedural Solutions $46	Other $439

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,000
Food and Beverage	$2,524
Travel and Lodging	$935

Biography

Dr. David White is a medical specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. White graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Raleigh, NC.