William Brinkley Jr., MD
Medical Oncology, Hematology
About Me
Biography
I have helped thousands of cancer patients since 1998, when I completed a fellowship in medical oncology. My training enables me to diagnose multiple types of cancer and devise non-surgical treatment plans, including chemotherapy, to help patients.
I was inspired to do this work at a young age by...
Languages
- English
Gender
Male
What I Treat
Specialties
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
My Medical Background
Medical school
Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest Univ (1993)
Internship
Internal Medicine - WFU Baptist Medical Center (Bowman Gray) (1994)
Residency
Internal Medicine - Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1996)
Fellowship
Hematology and Medical Oncology - Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1998)
Board certifications
- Medical Oncology
Years of experience
undefined+ years of experience
Insurance Details
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Reviews
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Oct 2024Dr Brinkley has been with me on this journey for 18 years. I trust him beyond measure and am so fortunate to have him as my professional expert for guidance and he always gives above and beyond to ensure you are informed and get what you need
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Oct 2024Great Doctor, nurses and receptionist, volunteers are all wonderful, polite and very caring.
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Oct 2024Dr. Brinkley is excellent. Sat with me face-to-face face, explained everything to me in easy to understand way. Very personable.
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Oct 2024Dr Brinkley really listens and cares He is the best
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Oct 2024Awesome group. Dr. Brinkley is a very compassionate Dr thst truly cares about you and you do not feel like just a number in that office.
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Oct 2024I had a learning experience from the Dr
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Oct 2024Doctor listen to me and told me what we needed to do
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Oct 2024I trust Dr. Brinkley completely. He is a very caring physician. I have been his patient around 20 years. There is no one else I would rather have.
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Oct 2024Pleasant medical staff and caring physician. My son and I left confident in Dr. Brinkley’s knowledge and his concern for his patients.
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Oct 2024Dr. Brinkley and all the staff at Novant Cancer Institute are the BEST!!!! I am so thankful to have them and for the excellent care. Thank You!
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Oct 2024Kudos to Katy at the front office. We were having cell service issues and she called four different people in order to get ahold of me. She is also a very pleasant person to talk with. She is a great asset!
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Sep 2024Dr. Brinkley listens to everything you tell him. He doesn’t rush you at all and answers all questions in great detail that you can understand. He makes you feel totally comfortable around him.
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Sep 2024Dr. Brinkley and the entire staff are very knowledgeable and professional while at the same time creating a very comfortable atmosphere.
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Sep 2024Dr. Brinkley and the entire staff exceeded my expectations. Dr Brinkley went over my previous medical treatments. He discussed my future visits and treatment. He answered all my questions.
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Sep 2024Excellent visit
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Sep 2024Dr Brinkley is the best
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Sep 2024Dr Brinkley is one of the kindest and and caring doctors I know. He cares about his patients and is so thorough to find out what is wrong. I wouldn’t want any other doctor caring for me with my health issues. He is the best.
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Sep 2024Most caring group of people in a doctors office I have ever had. AWESOME
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Sep 2024I love Dr Brinkley! He is the BEST! He really cares about you.
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Sep 2024I actually look forward to seeing Dr. Brinkley and his wonderful staff when a visit with him is needed. This is a first class group throughout and my care is always important to them. Thank you for the quality care.
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Sep 2024You couldn’t ask for a more caring doctor!
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Aug 2024Hopefully can keep My Doctor now for as long as I need a cancer Doctor..Hopefully
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley is a wonderful physician. So attentive and caring.
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Aug 2024I was treated with respect and courteous from the time I walked in til check out. Love this staff of wonderful blessed people.
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Aug 2024I like everyone,They are alway good to me.Thank You.
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Aug 2024I have always been pleased with my Drs.
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Aug 2024As always my visits are great.Dr Brinkley is amazing!
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley is number one in my book. Always on top of things.
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Aug 2024Everyone was professional and listened about my concerns and reassured me that I am doing well.
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Aug 2024This staff and doctors are the best! They are always kind and make sure you have everything you need. Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!!!!
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley is the best doctor I have had. He listens, is very thorough, compassionate, and patient.
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Aug 2024Well ran clinic with the friendliest personnel. Dr. BRINKLEY is an excellent medical provider as well as a good listener. He is awesome!
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley and his staff are the best! I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
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Aug 2024Treatment by all staff and time taken with patient is exemplary.
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Aug 2024I’ve never been treated this kindly anywhere else, all my doctors and their staff are excellent but these are special.
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Aug 2024Everything an everybody was very nice an very clean an I apreciate what you do for people thank you again
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley is an expert and very knowledgeable. He treated me with respect and answered ALL questions. NOVANT is fortunate to have him and Staff on the team.
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Aug 2024Dr. Brinkley is exceptional! Novant Rowan is lucky to have him and his patients are blessed to have him. Could not be more pleased with my care through him.
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Jul 2024My doctor Dr Brinkley is the best
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Jul 2024Dr. Brinkley has been and is a wonderful doctor who sincerely cares about his patients, their condition and cancer and the treatments they are going through. Truly wish more doctors in Salisbury were as concerned and serious about the situations and health of their clients as Dr. Brinkley. We are fortunate to have him in Salisbury.
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Jul 2024Dr Brinkley is one of the most caring doctors I have been to. I felt like I had known him forever, he makes you feel so comfortable and that you are important to him. He and his staff are amazing
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Jul 2024From the beginning (labs), then (Doctor assessment) to the checkout, the experience was all about ME. The staff was kind, caring and professional. They rank at the top.
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Jul 2024Everyone at this facility is very helpful and friendly from check-in all the way through to Dr. Brinkley who is the doctor. I’m seeing for my treatment. Everyone at the Wallace Cancer Center is great at what they do and would highly recommend anybody and everyone to seek treatment from them.
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Jul 2024Dr. Brinkley, he took time to talk and explain everything to my mom. he talk with us about the test result and the plan of action. Dr Brinkley and staff anyone do care about their Patients and family too . we wish there were more Dr. Brinkley around in other medical offices.
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Jul 2024Dr Brinkley and his staff are the best. Doing such a difficult job takes special people and they are definitely special people.
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Jul 2024I come once a year every one is very professional from check in to checking out , Dr Brinkley is a very caring Doctor he always takes time to answer questions and cares about my health
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Jul 2024Dr. Brinkley and staff have always treated me with respect and they listen to what I have to say. I have never felt like they were trying to rush me out the door.
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Jul 2024I was very satisfied that the provider took time to find out how I was really feeling.
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Jul 2024I feel very comfortable with staff and provider. They are always so kind and caring.
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Jul 2024As always treated with the most compassionate and respectful manner ever. Love this center and Dr. Brinkley!
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Jun 2024Dr. Brinkley is a great doctor. He listens to you. If you have questions about your health he will help you.
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Jun 2024My experience could not have been better.
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Jun 2024Dr Brinkley was super. He was very detailed and I enjoyed the visit
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Jun 2024Dr. Brinkley and l have a great ongoing doctor-patient relationship. His staff looks after my needs.
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Jun 2024Everyone so helpful, friendly and nice.
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May 2024All are very Professional
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May 2024The doctor was very compassionate and understanding. Felt comfortable with him.
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May 2024i HAVE NO COMPLAINTS ABOUT MY CARE.
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May 2024I felt Dr. Brinkley listened to all my concerns & past tests with care & concern making me feel he would get to the bottom of my problem! I truly feel I,m right where I need to be!
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May 2024The staff always are the best! And dr. Brinkley is the best doctor I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot over the 63 years of my life!!!!
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May 2024Dr. Brinkley is a great provider
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May 2024Dr. Brinkley is so kind and considerate. I trust him completely and have recommended him and all his staff to other who have been diagnosed with cancer.
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May 2024Dr Brinkley and staff are just AWESOME
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May 2024Highly impressed with the utmost concern and personal concern!! Very professional yet caring.
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May 2024Everyone made me feel cared for including the front desk ladies.
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May 2024Dr. Brinkly was compassionate, caring
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May 2024Dr Brinkley and the staff at the Cancer Institute are very caring and provide excellent care. Somehow Dr Brinkley manages to take time to compassionately listen to every patient, answer any questions they may have, provide a well thought out treatment plan, and not make patients wait.
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May 2024Dr. Brinkley is an excellent physician.
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May 2024Dr Brinkley and his staff are wonderful so kind and will listen to what you have to say Dr Brinkley really cares about his patients and I trust him we are blessed to have in Salisbury
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May 2024Absolute state of the art care, administered with professionalism and compassion. Thank you, Dr. Brinkley and staff!
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May 2024So grateful for the care and compassion I’ve received from all staff at Wallace Cancer Center.
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Apr 2024I’m very fortunate to have Dr. Brinkley and the Cancer Institute as my health care providers.
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Apr 2024Always a good experience with Dr Brinkley and his staff. He always listens and answers any questions I have.
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Apr 2024My appt was great....Dr Brinkley is my favorite!
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Apr 2024They all are the best. They have been taking great care of me since 2003.
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Apr 2024Dr Brinkley showed real concern for me and details about my family and my health situation.
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Apr 2024Dr Brinkley is the best Dr ever
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Apr 2024This was a second opinion that I requested on Friday AM. I was called after 5 PM on Friday and informed Dr. Brinkley would work me in Monday. Dr. Brinkley and his entire staff were beyond exceptional. Each and everyone made me feel as if I was the only patient they had. In addition he spent more time with me in the first appt than the previous doctor had spent in two visits. He gave in depth explanation of my tests and situation. I just cannot express how thankful I am for Dr. Brinkley and his entire staff. Where ever this journey goes I have no doubt that I will be given the best and sincere care.
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Apr 2024Dr.Brinkly answered all of my questions and helped me to find an orthopedic doctor
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Apr 2024Dr Brinkley is very professional and kind
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Apr 2024It couldn't have been any better. I am well satisfied with everyone that I dealt with.
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Mar 2024They were very helpful and explained to me what was going on with my body
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Mar 2024I love Novant health they give the best quality health ever.Aplus is how to describe them.
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Mar 2024It is always a great experience when visiting the oncology department. Dr. Brinkley and staff are always wonderful.
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Mar 2024The staff is awsome. I am truly thankful to have Dr. Brinkley as my physician. He gives you time to talk one on one. Thank you Dr. Brinkley God bless you for all you do.
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Mar 2024DR. BRINKLEY made me feel safe and he made me feel like I was the only patient he had. His full attention was on me, my health and well being. I felt like I could trust him.
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Mar 2024Dr Brinkley is amazing. He not only takes time to explain everything in detail, he also gives me ample time to ask questions. He never makes me feel as if I need to hurry. He is a good listener. Dr Brinkley is a great doctor and a compassionate human being. The entire staff is great. I feel at ease from the time I walk in the door until the time I walk out. They are very organized, I’ve never had to wait over five minutes for the lab nor the doctor.
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Mar 2024The Professionals and Staff that work in this office are very helpful, kind and compassionate towards their patients. I couldn’t imagine going to or trusting anyone else with my health.
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Mar 2024Professional and friendly staff.
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Mar 2024I always have a pleasant experience, everyone is respectful and kind!
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Mar 2024Always very pleased !
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Mar 2024This was a follow-up appointment after having bloodwork & a ct scan, so mainly this was the purpose for the visit, to discuss results. Dr. Brinkley is always very caring & thorough.
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Mar 2024The staff was good and showed me a lot of care and kindness.
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Mar 2024I'm a Returning Patient of Dr. Brinkley's. He and his Staff were very happy to see ? me again. Dr.Brinkley made me feel really good about my visit to him. He was Very excited to see me again. Did my Exam gave me his opinion on what he thought was going on. Told me that if I needed to come back Please call the office ASAP.
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Mar 2024Dr. Brinkley is one doctor in a million. He is thorough, kind, and has your best interests at heart. I always feel no matter what is wrong Dr. Brinkley will work until he finds a solution. He is loved and respected by colleagues, staff and patients alike.
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Mar 2024I would definite have no problem going back to this doctor if I needed to.
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Mar 2024Friendly caring people Dr. and staff. The Dr Brinkley was extremely easy to talk to and has an easing caring manner. I'm extremely pleased with that.
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Mar 2024Dr Brinkley is a great physician and more importantly a kind and caring individual.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley was wonderful. We loved him.
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Feb 2024My visit with Dr. Brinkley is always enjoyable. He is such a nice and kind doctor.
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Feb 2024Dr. BRINKLY took very good care of me.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley is kind and gentle. He listens and makes sure you feel secure in your treatment.
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Feb 2024Always good visits at the cancer center.
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Feb 2024Everyone was extra helpful and nice.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley always treats me with respect and the support I have for any issues I express.
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Feb 2024All the staff there are always great. And Dr Brinkley is the best!! He always listens to me and offers help.
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Feb 2024Dr Brinkley is an honest, knowledgeable physician who has compassion for each patient. He gives his total attention to me and my situation.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley has always been very professional and helpful concerning my health. He answers my questions fully and always tells me if I have any questions to give the Cancer Center a call back. Thank you to Dr. BRINKLEY and his staff.
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Feb 2024Dr Brinkley is very caring, thoughtful and sensitive to his patient’s needs and situation. He is an excellent doctor.
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Feb 2024Dr Brinkley is the best. He was already aware of another issue I was going to ask about and initiated additional testing. He always is kind and listens to my concerns.
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Feb 2024I can’t say enough about Dr. Brinkley and the staff at Novant Cancer Institute. I am so thankful for them and that there is such a wonderful facility in Salisbury. I have from the beginning of my journey felt like I was in capable, compassionate and caring hands and that my well being was top priority. So, THANK YOU!
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley has my upmost respect. He always has plenty of time to spend with me and never seems to be in a hurry.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley is a gift to Novant. Sincerely appreciate his expertise, professionalism and knowledge.
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Feb 2024Dr. Brinkley and his staff are awesome, I would never go anywhere else.
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Jan 2024Dr. Brinkley always takes time and listens to any concerns I have. He is thorough and compassionate. I always recommend him.
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Jan 2024I have always been treated with respect at my appointments with the Novant Cancer institute in Salisbury. I never feel rushed. He takes his time and answers all my questions.
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Jan 2024Feel like my doctor genuinely cares about my health and takes very care of me. Very kind and compassionate!
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Jan 2024The provider listened to us, ordered what was needed and called us with the results.
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Jan 2024My visit with Dr Brinkley was very reassuring and made me feel better about what was going on with my issue and what to expect next. I really liked him a lot and am glad he is my oncologist.
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Jan 2024I just loved the fact that he listened and tried to help me offer advice
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Jan 2024Dr. Brinkley is the best! I feel like I'm visiting a friend instead of my doctor. I'm so thankful to have such a knowledgeable and caring doctor!
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Jan 2024Dr. Brinkley and his team are all stars. They always and consistently are pleasant and caring. I don’t trust anyone else with my care. He knows my family history and always has my best interest at heart.
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Jan 2024Dr Brinkley is always prompt, thorough and attentive.
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Jan 2024Dr. Brinkley is a wonderful, caring, compassionate physician. I trust him with my care.
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Jan 2024I am well pleased with my trips to Novant
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Jan 2024Dr. Brinkley, was concerned and examined what was the next step.
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Dec 2023Dr. Brinkley is the best Oncologist at Novant.
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Dec 2023They are a very caring & friendly group of people. I am extremely happy with Dr. Brinkley! He is very committed to providing the best care for me & I'm sure for all his patients.
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Dec 2023Dr. Brinkley is very caring and compassionate. Treats you as if you are the only one with a terrible diagnosis.
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Dec 2023I APPRECIATE THE HONEST, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY DR. BRINKLEY AND HIS STAFF. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Dec 2023Dr Brinkley is all a person could want from a doctor. His demeanor puts you at ease in a place you hope you never have to be. You feel real honest sincere concern for you
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Dec 2023Professional, courteous, knowledgeable, intelligent, informative, and prompt.
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Dec 2023Dr. Brinkley is excellent, trust him completely.
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Dec 2023Dr. Brinkley and the staff are always kind and very easy to understand what they are telling you.
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Dec 2023Very caring doctor, always concerned
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Dec 2023All staff is friendly and professional. Dr. Brinkley is the best. Professional, kind and compassionate.
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Nov 2023Doctor, nurse, and assistant were great a m d considerate.
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Nov 2023Have been a patient with Dr. Brinkley for more than 10 years. He is very professional and confident when dealing with Cancer patients. It's like visiting with an old friend. The staff becomes like family. Salisbury is very lucky to have such a facility.
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Nov 2023Dr. Brinkley was wonderful and kind. I've just begun this cancer journey and he and the staff was very helpful and caring.
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Nov 2023Dr. Brinkley always takes time with me as his patient. He listens. He encourages. He explains everything so that I will clearly understand. I appreciate him and his staff.
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Nov 2023Dr.Brinkley and his staff make you feel confident that your health is their number one priority and I always feel assure I’m getting the best care available.
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Nov 2023Dr. Brinkley and his staff are very professional. Dr. Brinkley is very attentive and always listens and ask if you have any questions. My daughter couldn’t be in better hands.
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Location
Wheelchair accessible
631 Mocksville Avenue, Suite 1020
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-210-7600
Fax: 704-210-7601