Michelle Combs, PA-C

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Dr. Chen is passionate about cancer research. He is a principal investigator of multiple clinical research trials at Novant Health Oncology Specialists. His special interests are immunotherapy and targeted therapies. His findings have been published in several oncology journals and part of presentations for national oncology meetings. Dr. Chen is an assistant professor at the Campbell School of Medicine and has a special interest in treating hematologic malignancies, benign hematologic disorders and gastrointestinal cancers. Originally, from New York City, he lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Beth, and children Niko, Christopher and Anna Elizabeth. He attends Hope Presbyterian Church and enjoys playing the violin and jazz guitar.

I am a hematologist and a retired professor emeritus specializing in treating multiple myeloma. I am an active member of the International Myeloma Society, American Society of Transplantation and Cell Therapies, and American Society of Hematology. I grew up knowing I want to be a physician; I was encouraged by my mother and became the first physician in my family. I was drawn to hematology as a specialty when I did a hematology rotation during my internship. \n As an academic, I have many publications that I hope will have a lasting impact, especially in treating multiple myeloma. \n When treating patients, I go beyond just their hematologic abnormality and ask about other medical problems and physical and psychological health. I believe there is a greater success rate in treating hematologic concerns when considering a person's entire wellbeing. I value partnering with my patients to make the best treatment decisions while including education and respect. \n I pride myself on keeping up to date with new medication and treatment options to offer the best care. I love working for Novant Health and delivering patient-centered care with our physician group. \n Outside of medicine, I enjoy being close to my children and grandchildren. I enjoy playing ukulele, guitar and making things with wood, including toys and furniture. I like hiking in the mountains and playing soccer.