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Sara Elizabeth Atwater, MD

  • General Internal Medicine Primary Care
Sara Elizabeth Atwater, MD

Sara Elizabeth Atwater, MD

  • General Internal Medicine Primary Care
4.9 (252 Ratings)


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    4.9

    252 Ratings 31 Comments

    CP concern for questions/worries 4.9
    CP efforts to include in decisions 4.9
    CP explanations of prob/condition 4.9
    CP spoke using clear language 5.0
    Friendliness/courtesy of CP 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending CP 4.9
    Patients' confidence in CP 4.9
    Time CP spent with patient 4.9
    Wait time at clinic 4.7

    The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.

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    Patient Comments

    • December 29, 2020Sara Atwater is amazing! I'm so glad she is my provider.
    • December 28, 2020*Dr. Atwater is knowledgeable and caring.
    • December 21, 2020Dr Atwater is wonderful! she truly listens to her patients and has genuine care
    • December 15, 2020Dr. Atwater is a phenomenal PCP
    • November 19, 2020*Dr. Atwater is very professional and the most caring physician.
    • November 10, 2020Dr. Atwater has always reviewed my records before coming into the exam room and knows if there have been medical issues/visits with me and any of my other health care providers/specialists. She always follows up on whatever issue or problem I had been seen for to ensure it was resolved, or to ask if I have any further questions related to that issue. She is a very thorough and caring MD.
    • August 31, 2020She was great, as usual, and I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.
    • August 3, 2020Doctor Atwater is such a caring, knowledgeable and professional primary care doctor. We feel very fortunate that someone recommended her to us when we moved to this area in December.
    • July 28, 2020Excellent provider! Very personable, caring and I have every confidence in her medical care. One of Wake's best doctors!!
    • July 21, 2020*Dr. Atwater is outstanding - knowledgeable, kind, thorough.
    • July 8, 2020I believe Dr. Atwater is a very good doctor and am glad she is my doctor.
    • July 8, 2020good
    • July 7, 2020Dr. Atwater is personable, is genuinely concerned, makes good eye contact and listens when I speak with her rather than looking at the computer screen. I never felt rushed. I felt like I was her primary concern throughout the visit.
    • July 2, 2020Dr Atwater is a wonderful doctor.
    • June 29, 2020Excellent bedside manner and so thorough!
    • June 17, 2020dr Atwater is excellent. she is thoughtful, listens, and includes me in care.
    • June 16, 2020Dr. Atwater seems really concerned about my needs.
    • June 14, 2020Dr. Atwater is the best PCP ever
    • May 31, 2020Dr. Atwater has always had taken my concerns seriously.
    • May 26, 2020Exceptional care. Dr. Atwater cares and always goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent listener!
    • May 21, 2020*Sara had me come to her office immediately and obtained an orthopedic appt. that same day.
    • May 18, 2020Dr. Sara Atwater is the best doctor I have ever had. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.
    • May 13, 2020I have recently recommended Dr. Atwater to a work acquaintance. I think that he has already made an appointment.
    • May 12, 2020Dr Atwater is an excellent doctor. Her approach is so effortless and, it's like a family member taking care of you.
    • May 11, 2020Dr Atwater is an Excellent Provider
    • April 28, 2020very good
    • April 28, 2020I LOVE Dr. Atwater, she is so kind and sweet. Out of all the MD's I have had she is my Favorite.
    • March 27, 2020Great doctor, great partner in my healthcare. Very glad Dr. Attwater is there for me.
    • March 15, 2020astonishing attention and focus on me.
    • March 9, 2020it is often difficult to find a provider who is the "total package", excellent clinician and bedside manner. Dr. Atwater checks both boxes. She is knowledgeable and listens to concerns. I have total confidence in her care for me.
    • March 2, 2020Dr Atwater is really good and I am very comfortable with her as a physician and I respect her.

    Locations

    University Internal Medicine - Country Club

    at Medical Plaza – Country Club

    Address

    4614 Country Club Road

    Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-716-3787
    336-716-0222 (FAX)

    Credentials

    Education

    • BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998
    • MPH, Emory University, 2000
    • MD, Medical College of Georgia, 2013

    Residency

    • Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2016

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine

    Insurance

    Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations


    LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume

    BEECHSTREET PPO
    NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
    PHCS/MULTIPLAN


    CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC

    AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
    THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
    TRICARE


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Research

    • Publications
    • Opioid Prescribing for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Children on Hospital Discharge. Monitto CL, Hsu A, Gao S, Vozzo PT, Park PS, Roter D, Yenokyan G, White ED, Kattail D, Edgeworth AE, Vasquenza KJ, Atwater SE, Shay JE, George JA, Vickers BA, Kost-Byerly S, Lee BH, Yaster M. Anesth. Analg. 2017 12; 125(6):2113-2122.

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