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Paul J. Dickinson, MD

  • Ophthalmology Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Paul J. Dickinson, MD

Paul J. Dickinson, MD

  • Ophthalmology Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Angle Closure Glaucoma
  • Blepharitis
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4.8 (168 Ratings)
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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
    • Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
    • Premium Lens Implants
    • Femto Second Assisted Laser Cataract Surgery
    • Lipiflow
    • Punctal Plugs
    • Glasses
    • Phacoemulsification with Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Yag Capsulotomy
    • Allergic Conjunctivitis
    • Cataracts
    • Open Angle Glaucoma
    • Sudden Change in Vision
    • Angle Closure Glaucoma
    • Dry Eye Syndrome
    • Posterior Capsule Opacification
    • Blepharitis
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Refractive Error

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.8

    168 Ratings 22 Comments

    CP concern for questions/worries 4.8
    CP efforts to include in decisions 4.9
    CP explanations of prob/condition 4.9
    CP spoke using clear language 4.9
    Friendliness/courtesy of CP 4.8
    Likelihood of recommending CP 4.9
    Patients' confidence in CP 4.9
    Time CP spent with patient 4.8
    Wait time at clinic 4.4

    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

    • April 9, 2019*Dr. Dickinson has taken care of my eyes for a LONG TIME -- through cataract surgery.
    • March 20, 2019Very good experience with *Dr. Dickinson and his staff.
    • March 18, 2019good
    • March 3, 2019very good
    • February 27, 2019*Dr. Paul Dickerson is a very good doctor.
    • February 22, 2019VERY GOOD
    • February 17, 2019Dr. DICKINSON IS THE BRST! and a gentleman too!
    • December 23, 2018good
    • November 26, 2018Schedules were well maintained but I never felt rushed. Allowed time for questions and explanations.
    • November 2, 2018nursing staff, physician, and staff were competent and courteous. the facility was sparkling clean and parking was easy.
    • October 26, 2018Great service.
    • October 8, 2018Very good - A+.
    • October 2, 2018Dr Dickinson is an exceptional doctor!
    • September 28, 2018Good experience.
    • September 13, 2018I was scared about the procedure. Doctor made sure I was comfortable and had no pain.
    • September 12, 2018This is an excellent dr. wish all were this great!!
    • August 23, 2018This is definitely the place I will recommend to my friends and family.
    • August 8, 2018I have great admiration for and trust in Dr Dickinson. Exceptionally skilled doctor.
    • August 2, 2018Being the first time I had seen Dr. Dickinson, I was very impressed with his concern and his explanations about the cataract surgery I was seeking. He spent a good deal of time explaining the procedure and associated risks in a way I could understand fully. Detected an irregular heart rate and recommended ECG when I went for pre-op prior to surgery, explaining why he wanted me to have one. Impressed with his informing me during the surgery what was occurring. Excellent professionalism.
    • July 27, 2018Everyone in this office was great. Never had a better experience with a physician and his staff. Everything was first class.
    • July 24, 2018This was a very positive experience all around. Dr. Dickinson listened to my concerns and explained the procedure needed in a way that eased my anxiety.
    • July 13, 2018Dr Dickinson is tops

    Locations

    Eye Center - Davie

    Address

    329 NC Highway 801 N

    Bermuda Run, NC 27006

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    Appointments

    336-716-4091

    Eye Center - Janeway Tower

    Address

    Medical Center Boulevard

    Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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    Appointments

    336-716-4091

    Eye Center - Mt Airy

    Address

    1015 Worth St.

    Mount Airy, NC 27030

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    Appointments

    336-713-0650

    Credentials

    Education

    • BA, Rice University, 1988
    • MD, Baylor College of Medicine, 1992

    Residency

    • Ophthalmology, Emory University Hospital, 1996

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

    Memberships

    • North Carolina Medical Society

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

    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.

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (physician services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    Davie - Davie Medical Center
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    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 CONTRACTS - December 2017    
                 
    PAYER WFUHS NCBH DAVIE LMC  CHC Wilkes 
    AETNA (PPO & HMO) X X X X X X
    AETNA MEDICARE X X X X X X
    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO) X X X X X X
    BLUE MEDICARE X X X X X X
    BLUE VALUE X X X X X X
    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH X X N/A N/A X N/A
    CIGNA X X X X X X
    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH   X N/A N/A N/A N/A
    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE X X X X X  N/A
    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS) X X N/A N/A N/A N/A
    COVENTRY/WELLPATH X X X X X X
    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE) X X NC NC NC NC
    DIRECT NET X X NC NC NC NC
    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY) X X X X X X
    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC) NC X NC NC NC NC
    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA) X X NC NC NC NC
    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED) X X X X X  X
    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE) X X NC X NC NC 
    HUMANA CHOICECARE X X X X X X
    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE X X X X X X
    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE) X X N/A N/A N/A  N/A 
    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) X X N/A N/A X N/A
    MEDCOST X X X X X X
    MEDCOST ULTRA X X X X N/A X
    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY) X X N/A N/A N/A N/A
    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC X X NC NC NC NC
    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY) X X X NC X NC
    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA) X X NC NC NC NC
    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH X X N/A N/A X  N/A
    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY) X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
    UNITED HEALTHCARE X X X X X X
    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE X X X X X X
    WELLPATH (COVENTRY) X X X X X X
       
    LEXINGTON 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:    
    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    
    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)    
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital    
    DAVIE - Davie Medical Center            
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center            
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare            
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center            

     

    Research

    • Publications
    • Avoiding and managing the dislocated crystalline lens. Dickinson PJ, Greven CM. Compr Ophthalmol Update. ; 7(3):113-27.
    • Accurate intraocular lens power calculation after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis, bypassing corneal power. Walter KA, Gagnon MR, Hoopes PC, Dickinson PJ. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Mar; 32(3):425-9.
    • Ocular surface injury from a microwave superheated egg resulting in a pseudopterygium. Gagnon MR, Dickinson PJ. Eye Contact Lens. 2005 May; 31(3):109-10.

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