Cynthia L. Emory, MD, MBA
- Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Oncology

Cynthia L. Emory, MD, MBA
- Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Oncology
Conditions and Treatments
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Bone Tumor
Conditions and Treatments
- Allograft
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Bone Tumor Excision/Resection
- Core Decompression
- Pathologic Fracture Management
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision/Resection
- Fracture Management
- Percutaneous Fixation
- Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor
- Osteoarthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Knee Arthritis
- Enchondroma
- Giant Cell Tumor
- Lytic Bone Lesions
- Vascular Anomalies
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Bursitis
- Osteochondroma
- Vascular Malformations
- Hip Arthritis
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Fibromatosis
- Impending Fractures
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Bone Tumor
- Arthritis
- Osteomyelitis
- Fracture
- Hip Fracture
- Chondroblastoma
- Fibrous Dysplasia
- Lipoma
- Pathologic Fractures
Ratings and Reviews
4.8123 Ratings 12 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.9 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.8 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.8 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.5 |
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
- November 28, 2018Every patient should be so fortunate as to have Dr. Emory as their doctor / surgeon, she is outstanding in every way, a truly outstanding doctor and surgeon.
- October 13, 2018great
- October 8, 2018Dr. Emory really listens. She definitely knows how to care for patients. Dr. Emory deserves The Best Bedside Manor Award!!!!
- October 8, 2018Dr. Emory is compassionate and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to others.
- October 2, 2018My care provider was very polite, and addressed all my concerns.
- June 28, 2018I am appreciative of the quality of care and compassion I receive. It's comforting to be with such good people.
- June 15, 2018On this visit *Dr. Emory released me for her care after 18 years of surviving sarcoma after 3 months in this hospital in 2000. Thank you, Lord-
- June 4, 2018Super Doctor
- April 10, 2018*Dr. Emory has excellent people skills.
- April 4, 2018Dr. Emory is knowledgeable, compassionate, caring and an outstanding doctor in every way.
- March 31, 2018Dr. Emory has been great from day 1 of beginning treatment for sarcoma.
- February 2, 2018Very good.
Locations
Address
Medical Center Boulevard
4th Floor Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Get DirectionsCredentials
Education
- BS, University of Georgia, 2000
- MD, Medical College of Georgia, 2004
- MBA, Wake Forest University, 2017
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, 2009
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- North America Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
- North Carolina Orthopedic Association
- Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- Southern Orthopedic Association
- American Medical Association
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Eastern Orthopaedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
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.
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/pr 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) |
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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
- The Impact of Medical Comorbidities on Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Reimbursements.. Sabeh KG, Rosas S, Buller LT, Freiberg AA, Emory CL, Roche MW. J Knee Surg. 2018 May;
- Previous History of Breast Cancer Increases Rates of Pulmonary Embolism and Costs after Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Evaluation of 185,114 Matched Patients.. Rosas S, Luo TD, Jinnah AH, Marquez-Lara A, Roche MW, Emory CL. J Knee Surg. 2018 Apr;
- Hemiarthroplasty for Fractures of Metastatic Bone Disease Have Different Outcomes Compared to Fractures Without Metastasis: A Matched-Pair Analysis.. Rosas S, Marquez-Lara A, Jinnah AH, Roche MW, Willey JS, Gwam C, Emory CL. Surg Technol Int. 2017 Dec; 31:339-345.
- History of Breast Cancer Increases 90-Day Pulmonary Embolism Rates and Reimbursements After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A National Matched-Pair Analysis.. Rosas S, Marquez-Lara A, Bracey DN, Kurowicki J, Roche MW, Emory CL. J Arthroplasty. 2018 03; 33(3):893-896.
- Nutritional markers may identify patients with greater risk of re-admission after geriatric hip fractures.. Stone AV, Jinnah A, Wells BJ, Atkinson H, Miller AN, Futrell WM, Lenoir K, Emory CL. Int Orthop. 2018 02; 42(2):231-238.