Paul J. Dickinson, MD

Paul J. Dickinson, MD
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
Ratings and Reviews
4.8163 Ratings 22 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.8 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.8 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.8 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.8 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.2 |
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.
Patient Comments
- January 14, 2021good
- December 16, 2020very comfortable with Dr Dickinson.
- November 24, 2020explained how the procedure went and what to expect and what not to do
- November 23, 2020A very good doctor.
- October 31, 2020very good Doctor
- October 26, 2020Super doctor.
- October 22, 2020I can see better. 9. I had cataract on both eyes.
- October 20, 2020Recommend from a doctor I respect
- September 16, 2020Joe Dickinson is the consummate communicator
- September 8, 2020He takes the time to explain the procedure and what to expect it is calming. Very good Doctor.
- August 27, 2020he is exceptional.
- August 18, 2020Could not have ask for a better doctor.
- July 7, 2020Dr. Dickenson was extremely patient and gave Tammy very good care. Her quality of life is improved because of his care for her.
- July 7, 2020i would recommend him to anyone!!
- June 26, 2020He was very good to me.
- June 8, 2020Good experience
- May 21, 2020Good experience.
- April 30, 2020EVERYTHING WENT WELL SINCE I HAD CATARACT SUREGER ON 2/6/20230 AD 3/19/2020--DR KEPT UP WITH MY EVERY STEP OF PROGRESS FROM BEGINING TO END GREAT DOCTOR
- April 15, 2020Good.
- April 14, 2020Dr Dickinson is the one physician I have that never makes me feel rushed through the appointment. He takes time to know a little about me personally and allows me to know a little about him. Je explains things beautifully and I go home understanding my condition and future treatment plans. I recommend him to everyone that asks.
- March 22, 2020he is an excellent doctor in eye care field otherwise I consider this survey un called for
- March 18, 2020I have the upmost respect and confidence in *Dr. Dickinson - he is my hero!!! I have recommended her to others & will continue to do so.
Locations
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.
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
- 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.