Additional Languages Spoken
French, Italian, Spanish
Conditions and Treatments
- Testicular Tissue Banking
- Penile Skin Grafting
- Ureteral Repair/Reimplant
- Hypospadias Repair
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Urethroplasty
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Undescended Testicles Repair
- Variococelectomy
- Urinary Incontinence (Pediatric)
- Kidney Stones (Pediatric)
- UTI/Inflammation (Pediatric)
- Hematuria (Pediatric)
- Hernia (Pediatric)
- Hypospadias (Adult)
- Neurogenic Bladder (Pediatric)
- Prune Belly (Pediatric)
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction (Pediatric)
- Urinary Stones (Pediatric)
- Bedwetting (Pediatric)
- Sexual Differentiation Disorders (Pediatric)
- Varicocele (Adult)
- Cloacal Anomaly (Pediatric)
- Hydrocele (Adult)
- Meatal Stenosis (Pediatric)
- Posterior Urethral Valve (Pediatric)
- Tumors of the GI Tract (Pediatric)
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (Pediatric)
- Bladder Exstrophy (Pediatric)
- Undescended Testis (pediatric)
- Voiding Dysfunction (Pediatric)
- Genitoruinary Tract Tumors (Pediatric)
- Hydronephrosis (Pediatric)
- Megaureter (Pediatric)
- Pre-Natal Genitourinary Conditions
- Urachal Cysts (Pediatric)
- Urinary Frequency (Pediatrics)
- Klinefelter Syndrome (Pediatric)
Ratings and Reviews
4.839 Ratings 25 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.6 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- February 19, 2023 Very kind and thorough
- February 15, 2023 WE LOVE DR. ATALA HE TALKS TO US NOT DOWN TO US AND IS VERY PERSONAL AND TREATS MY DAUGHTER LEIA AS A PERSON HE CARES ABOUT
- February 8, 2023 Dr. Atala’s expertise and knowledge is reassuring and inspires confidence in his treatment.
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Atala is very friendly and always closely reviews the details of my child’s care and coordinates the best treatment plan for him.
- January 11, 2023 Took a good bit of time with us explaining. He is a very knowledgeable doctor.
- December 7, 2022 Appreciated the time Dr. Atala took to explain why he felt like my child needed a certain procedure and explained the importance of it versus alternative options.
- November 30, 2022 Dr Atala is ANAZING! He performed surgery on my 4yr old back in august and has followed her since. His beside manner is very calming and reassuring. Dr. Atala explains things in a way that is understandable for family to grasp and takes his time in making sure you know your loved one is cared for. He is an outstanding doctor and if I had to do it all again I would choose him without a doubt!!!
- November 14, 2022 Kind and thorough. Great doctor that listens and makes us feel comfortable.
- November 14, 2022 Dr. Atala is so wonderful. He is caring and patient. He puts my son at ease with the way he talks to him and explains everything. He is the best.
- November 2, 2022 Excelente m?dico ., me inform?? lo que estaba ocurriendo con mi padecimiento , y tubo un trato amable conmigo. Muchas Gracias por la atenci??n de todo su equipo m?dico . :)
- October 26, 2022 He was absolutely amazing my son was not scared or anything he made us comfortable
- October 12, 2022 Amazing doctor!!!!
- October 12, 2022 Dr. Atala came in with a very friendly attitude and was great with my son. He listened to my concerns and clearly explained the options as well as kindly answered all of my questions.
- September 28, 2022 Dr. Atala was very nice and listened to my child.
- September 7, 2022 Dr. Atala is beyond nice. He brought us so much comfort in a very stressful time. We were extremely worried. He was very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. He put our minds at ease. He is our new favorite doctor. ????
- September 7, 2022 Excellent and caring
- August 17, 2022 Dr. Atala was professional, pleasant and easy to talk to. He answered all our questions and provided in-depth explanations to our concerns.
- August 17, 2022 Dr.Atala, was very attentive and informative when it came to my daughter??s care. He explained everything in a way that I could clearly understand and he gave me assurance that she was in good hands. I would highly recommend Dr.Atala to any parent searching for a pediatric urologist. My child is only 3 so you can imagine how scary this is for her and it makes a huge difference when you trust the care provider!
- July 31, 2022 Muy excelente doctor
- July 20, 2022 Dr Atala is one of the kindest doctors we've ever had. He was patient my child, explained the tests and procedures in a way we understood and we really believed he cared for her well being. I would recommend him to all my friends.
- June 30, 2022 Dr.Atala is amazing. He has perfected being an amazing surgeon and having amazing bed side manners. We traveled over 2.5 hours to have Dr.Atala do our little boys surgery. You can tell he has genuine love for his patients and still love what??s he does. I can??t say enough good things! We are so grateful for his kindness and his skills as a surgeon.
- June 29, 2022 Very helpful he did good. Job
- May 17, 2022 Mui amable el doctor
- April 18, 2022 Es un m?dico bueno, y sobre todo amable con mi hijo y conmigo
- April 13, 2022 Dr.Atala was so welcoming. He listened and never interrupted me. He was extremely kind to my 2 year old and explained everything in great detail to us about my sons surgery. I work in healthcare and I truly believe he is the nicest surgeon I have every spoken with. We feel extremely blessed to have him taking care of our son.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of Miami, 1984
- MD, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 1985
Residency
- Surgery/Urology, University of Louisville, 1990
Fellowship
- Urology (Research and Clinical), Children's Hospital Harvard Medical, 1992
Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology, Pediatric Urology
- American Board of Urology, Urology
Memberships
- American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
- Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences
- American Urological Association
- Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeon
- American College of Surgeons
Positions
- Physician
- Chair, Urology
- Director, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- Professor, Urology
- Professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
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 - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): 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, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
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)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
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 ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
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
- Reply: Spermatogonia stem cell technology: a new avenue for all age Klinefelter patients. Deebel NA, Galdon G, Zarandi NP, Stogner-Underwood K, Howards S, Lovato J, Kogan S, Atala A, Lue Y, Sadri-Ardekani H. Hum Reprod Update. 2021 Aug; 27(5):970-972.
- Enhanced method to select human oogonial stem cells for fertility research. Sequeira RC, Sittadjody S, Criswell T, Atala A, Jackson JD, Yoo JJ. Cell Tissue Res. 2021 Aug;
- Investigating Optimal Autologous Cellular Platforms for Prenatal or Perinatal Factor VIII Delivery to Treat Hemophilia A. Stem C, Rodman C, Ramamurthy RM, George S, Meares D, Farland A, Atala A, Doering CB, Spencer HT, Porada CD, Almeida-Porada G. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2021; 9:678117.
- Lentiviral Capsid-Mediated Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein Delivery for Efficient and Safe Multiplex Genome Editing. Lu Z, Yao X, Lyu P, Yadav M, Yoo K, Atala A, Lu B. CRISPR J. 2021 Mar;
- Engineered extracellular vesicles as versatile ribonucleoprotein delivery vehicles for efficient and safe CRISPR genome editing. Yao X, Lyu P, Yoo K, Yadav MK, Singh R, Atala A, Lu B. J Extracell Vesicles. 2021 Mar; 10(5):e12076.