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Gregory S. Waters, MD

Gregory S. Waters, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Rectal Resection
- Abdominoperineal Resection and Local Anal Excision
- Ileal Pouch
- Local Anal Excision
- Anal Anastomosis
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Rectal Surgery
- Total Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Resection
- Wedge Resections
- Anal Dilation
- Antrectomy
- Colon Resection
- Fissurectomy
- Hemorroidectomy
- Ileostomy
- Overlapping Sphincteroplasty
- Proctocolectomy
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Seton Placement
- Anal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
- Benign Anal Tumors
- Malignant Anal Tumors
- Tubulovillous Adenoma Colon or Rectum
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Prolapse
- Anal Stricture
- Colonic Inertia
- Complete Rectal Prolapse
- Fecal Incontinence
- Percutaneous Fistula
- Perirectal Fissure
- Pouchitis
- Rectal Fissures
- Solidary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome
- Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
- Lymph Node Surgery
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Sphincteroplasty
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Colostomy
- Fulguration
- Ileal Cecectomy
- Laparoscopic Assisted Rectopexy
- Perineal Proctectomy
- Rectal Sleeve Advancement
- Restorative Proctocolectomy
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Lynch Syndrome
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Carcinoids
- Precancerous Lesions
- Turcot Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Constipation
- Adenoma Rectum
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anastomosis
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Entercutaneous Fistula
- Lipoma
- Perianal Fistula
- Pilonidal Abscess
- Proctitis
- Rectal Fistula
- Sphincter Tone Dysfunction
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Small Bowel Surgery
- Anal Advancement Flap
- Anoplasty
- Colectomy
- Continent Ileostomy
- Hemorridopexy
- Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis (IPAA)
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
- Pouch Advancement
- Rectopexy
- Sacral Nerve Stimulation
- Transanal Excision
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
- Adenocarcinoma
- Colon Polyps
- Rectal Cancer
- GI Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Anal Condyloma (Warts)
- Anal Incontinence
- Anal Sphincter Dysfunction
- Colitis
- Colovesicle Fistula
- Epiplogic Appendagitis
- Mekel's Diverticulum/Diverticulitis
- Perineal Cyst
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectourethral Fistula
- Appendix Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.7202 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 | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.1 |
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 9, 2020great experience with Dr. Waters-very pleasant and just caring spirited gentleman. I am grateful for his care and he made me feel at ease with a very uncomfortable situation especially as a female. If I ever need this specialty care-I pray that I don't- but I would want no one else to care for me but him. Thank you Dr. Waters!!
- October 21, 2020One of the best and really caring Drs at wake forest
- October 7, 2020Great experience with *Dr. Waters.
- September 24, 2020I've always been pleased with Dr. Waters' care and his manner.
- September 1, 2020Excellent doctor,highly recommend him. He was highl recommended to me by another surgeon who had previously been a resident with this doctor.
- August 18, 2020good
- July 15, 2020When I & my family met with *Dr. Waters six yrs. ago we were IMPRESSED with how *Dr. Waters took care, his honest concern. We came to him from doctors that did not belong being a dr. from the first few minutes we met *Dr. Waters we knew he was a perfect most wonderful man, & doctor. & is staff too.
- July 15, 2020dr. waters was very sincere
- July 9, 2020I saw Dr. Waters for an anal fissure. I was quite embarrassed. He treated me with the utmost respect and examined my anus gently without hurting me any more than necessary.
- June 27, 2020Excellent provider. Always makes things so clear. Personality that makes you feel at ease
- June 26, 2020Absolutely love Dr. Waters and his team. Always listens to my concerns and includes myself and family in health care decisions.
- June 24, 2020Dr Waters is the best at what he does. he always makes my best health issues a priority. I would recommend him to anyone needing his services. I travel 3 hours to see Dr Waters.
- June 18, 2020Very comfortable with him.
- June 10, 2020great Doctor
- May 26, 2020Great Experience!
- April 21, 2020Love *Dr. Waters and his team.
- March 19, 2020*Dr. Waters was in surgery, but saw me in clinic for an urgent need. He is very caring and considerate of my privacy and is easy to talk to. I have recommended him to others and will continue to do so.
- February 12, 2020Great doctor.
- February 10, 2020Dr. Waters has been treating me for a year. He always made me feel comfortable and talked on a level i could understood. I am very thankful my care was in his hands. I trust him and would recommend him to any age person!
- February 5, 2020Very good.
- January 26, 2020Dr. Waters was very thorough and I appreciate his calmness and compassion
- January 24, 2020Dr Waters is an excellent individual. I have the utmost trust in him.
Locations
Address
Digestive Health Services - Shepherd
500 Shepherd St.
Suite 300
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
Get DirectionsCredentials
Education
- BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1982
- MD, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, 1990
Internship
- Surgery, Med College Georgia Hospitals - Clns, 1991
Residency
- Surgery, Med College Georgia Hospitals - Clns, 1997
Fellowship
- Colon & Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 1997
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical Society
- North Carolina Medical Society
- Southeastern Surgical Congress
- Winston-Salem Surgical Society
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Colon and Rectal 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.
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
- Pelvic and Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Anatomical Characterization of the Average Male. Saffarzadeh M, Eckert CE, Nagle D, Weaner LS, Waters GS, Levine EA, Weaver AA. Surg Innov. 2019 Apr; 26(2):180-191.
- Extensive Small Bowel Polyposis of Unknown Origin. Hiller DJ, Gilliam JH, Waters GS. Am Surg. 2018 Jun; 84(6):e204-e205.
- Educational priorities of students in the entrustable professional activity era. Strowd RE, McBride A, Goforth J, Cristiano J, Hartman N, Waters G, Beardsley J, Johnson JE, Askew K. Clin Teach. 2018 08; 15(4):319-324.
- Incidence and Operative Excision of Presacral Masses: An Institutional Analysis. Hiller DJ, Waters GS, Bohl JL. Am Surg. 2015 Dec; 81(12):1237-9.
- Xanthogranulomatous Oophoritis Presenting as an Adnexal Mass and Bowel Obstruction. A Case Report. Son J, Raetskaya-Solntseva O, Tirman PA, Waters GS, Kelly MG. J Reprod Med. ; 60(5-6):273-6.