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Darren Thomas Absher, NP
Darren Thomas Absher, NP
Ratings and Reviews
4.7171 Ratings 100 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 4.7 |
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
- January 29, 2023 Seems to be a Great doctor. Hopefully he will stay. I would definitely see him again. Asked plenty of questions and seemed genuinely concerned about my questions and comments
- January 27, 2023 I was able to make an appointment on Saturday afternoon and avoid the urgent care setting. He thoroughly checked out my injuries after my fall, explained all the treatment options and listened well.
- January 27, 2023 Darren is awesome. Sincere in his concern for my health.
- January 23, 2023 He took the time to listen to me and give the Best care possible.
- January 23, 2023 I Greatly appreciate and Love my Dr, He shows concern and Answers all my questions and I feel comfortable talking to him, Thank You for being Great.
- January 21, 2023 Dr. Absher was extremely thorough and extremely knowledgeable. I would see him again if needed. The nurse who saw me prio
- January 18, 2023 I am very fortunate to have him as my primary care giver
- January 13, 2023 Nice and professional. Discussed and listened to my needs
- January 5, 2023 Darren listens, explains things, asks appropriate questions in a way I can understand. He takes time to spend with me and not rush through the visit. I appreciate his kindness and caring attitude.
- January 4, 2023 He listened to all my symptoms and gave me the correct recommendations.
- December 28, 2022 Seems competent and concerned
- December 15, 2022 Mr. Absher was very thorough in explaining all of the aspects of the visit. any questions were answered completly
- December 13, 2022 Great person
- December 11, 2022 Everything was great ???
- December 9, 2022 Great provider. He actually listens to your concerns and will reply back quickly on mywakehealth If you need advice or help.
- November 30, 2022 Darren Absher is and has been better and listens and cares and is not in a big rush and takes some time and a little compassion at least and it is VERY much appreciated. Patients need a full time care provider like this for their Chronic conditions!!
- November 23, 2022 Mr. Absher was thorough and knowledgable.
- November 20, 2022 I was there on a weekend for an urgent need.. I wish he was at my PCP??s office!
- November 15, 2022 liked him a lot, knew what he was talking about. Very good PA
- November 12, 2022 Very satisfied and treated with respect. Listened to my concerns and explained to me everything I was concerned about. Would recommend it highly. Always friendly and never have to wait long at all. All the staff is great and friendly and respectful.
- November 7, 2022 I really appreciate that Darren gives me his full attention, listens to my concerns and fully explains causes and treatments. His approach supports my desire to treat conditions naturally when possible.
- November 6, 2022 Darren listens well and responds appropriately to patients questions. He explains treatment options and takes as much time as necessary with the patient. He thoroughly examines and covers all concerns.
- October 18, 2022 Darren is very thorough and professional. He takes time to explain things and always reviews previous visits to remain updated on treatments and progress.
- October 17, 2022 Very pleasant, thorough, easy to understand and talk to.
- October 17, 2022 Both Darren Absher and the nurse were great. Darren Absher listened to my concerns. The nurse that drew my blood was so nice.
- October 17, 2022 Very knowledgable.
- October 15, 2022 Took the time to listen to me
- October 10, 2022 He??s very patient with me and explains everything clearly to me
- October 7, 2022 Best primary doctor I came across
- October 5, 2022 I really like how he listened carefully and was very thorough with the information that he gave me. I felt very comfortable and relaxed, which is generally difficult for me when I??m in a doctors office. He seems like a very trustworthy doctor.
- October 1, 2022 A very personable man, an expert, and caring and kind.
- September 27, 2022 He was very informative!
- September 26, 2022 He was very caring and knew just what I needed to get over my infection and feel better!!!!
- September 17, 2022 Very competent and caring
- September 13, 2022 The only concern that I have is they need to respond to patients messages
- September 7, 2022 Knowledgeable & through
- September 5, 2022 Darren listens to what I have to say. He doesn't rush to get me out. He does his job extremely well and I will continue to see him.
- September 5, 2022 Dr. Absher was very pleasant and understanding. He??s not my pcp but it was great to meet him in the absence of my provider.
- August 30, 2022 Awesome Doctor!!!!!!!!
- August 30, 2022 Very professional, genuine in his concern for my health and well-being
- August 29, 2022 He took his time, listened and was very thorough.
- August 28, 2022 Very thorough! Darren listens to concerns and explains treatment options. He does a thorough exam and gives great consideration to any problems you have. He takes his time and is never rushed through appointments.
- August 27, 2022 Nice guy.
- August 23, 2022 Feel like most places they are understaffed and using anyone to care for patients
- August 23, 2022 Knowledgeable and personable
- August 22, 2022 He explained everything, seems a very concerned Doctor.
- August 9, 2022 Excelent
- August 7, 2022 Friendly , Thorough and an effective communicator!
- August 2, 2022 Dr. Absher was very patient and took time to listen to my health concerns. I want to get well and follow is advice. I'm feeling understood without having to explain much. ?%?
- July 26, 2022 as always, thanks
- July 26, 2022 Very professional in every detail
- July 24, 2022 Good listener, lots of knowledge
- July 18, 2022 Darren Abshner NP is very caring. Listened to my questions and concerns.
- July 18, 2022 He is my all time favorite. In my 85 yrs I have seen many. He explains his health care choices to me! He is pleasant, easy to talk too. My all time favorite!
- July 17, 2022 I enjoy going here. It just took 5 days to get an appointment.
- July 10, 2022 Doctor Darren Was great the prescription he give me worked
- July 5, 2022 Exelent doctor
- July 5, 2022 He was very patient with all my questions and was very quick to get results back to me after the visit.
- June 28, 2022 new to me but very capable
- June 26, 2022 Very concerned about my health. Explained things in a way I understood.
- June 26, 2022 Darren Absher is thorough in his exam and utilizes necessary tests to make a diagnosis. He reviews the patients chart, including medications and allergies prior to prescribing any medication. He carefully explains how to take medication and suggests things the patient can do to improve their progress in recovery.
- June 22, 2022 Darren was very helpful and listen to me. He made sure I understood what going on and the med treatment he was suggesting and why
- June 22, 2022 Darren Absher, NP I rate my complete experience with him at 10. Darren has an awesome Bedside manner, severed with a Smile! He listened to my concerns and communicated back with me on how to take care of the medical issues. I am so much more confident that I and my family will have a better quality of life with Darren Absher, NP. Thank you.
- June 21, 2022 Dr. Absher is very respectful, well mannered, and concerned and listens. He is not my regular Doctor, but I would recommend him. I seen him in place of my regular Doctor, because they were booked up.
- June 21, 2022 Darren Absher has a wonderful bedside manner. He is attentive, listened to my questions, and provided clear advice for treatment. He took great care of me and his warm personality had me smiling despite my condition. I would recommend him to anyone.
- June 20, 2022 All went good as always ! Alway have a good visit!
- June 15, 2022 Very nice doctor explained few things to me and ask If I would like get things checked out so he got set up with the physician
- June 12, 2022 Brilliant Dr who took time to explain in detail and conversed about all my concerns and explained in detail my past problems and found a tailbone fracture other people have failed to find
- June 10, 2022 Very caring and very easy to talk with. Also, very easy to understand
- June 10, 2022 Very professional, knowledgeable and he also made me feel comfortable and not rushed.
- May 31, 2022 EXCELENTE
- May 28, 2022 Dr. Absher, RN-P, DNSc., listen to problem. Listen to my pasted experiences, and prescribed an effect course of treatment. I was quite impressed eventhough it had been over a year since my last visit during our conversation he remembered that visit and had question regarding the surgical procedure he had cleared me for.
- May 24, 2022 Its more than enough to mention that I was fully listened and behaved in well mannered by all Friendly staff. Best of luck to all.
- May 21, 2022 He is professional. Asks about the problem. analysis the issue , checks it our and gives you a good answer, at least for me.
- May 18, 2022 First time visit with Dr. Absher. He addressed my issue with care.
- May 17, 2022 He thoroughly explained everything, including my options of medications.
- May 11, 2022 He was thorough and took the right amount of time
- May 3, 2022 Great care! I'm feeling better every day Thank you
- April 22, 2022 It is very satisfying to find a physician that is as attentive and efficient as Darren Absher. He showed real concern and interest in finding solutions to my problem. Ordered necessary tests and made me feel that help was on the way! It was a great visit!
- April 22, 2022 Dr. Darren was really nice paying attention with my concerns about my health. He took his time to listen to me and asked me questions. Really recommended.
- April 20, 2022 Excellent care.
- April 20, 2022 Excellent personalized professional service
- April 18, 2022 Darren Absher,NP was great and made me feel very comfortable. Would like to also thank the NP student as well. She was very professional and understanding. Appreciate the friendliness and concern from both.
- April 4, 2022 He is very kind and makes sure I understand what he is speaking about.
- March 19, 2022 He was very helpful.
- March 15, 2022 First of all he is a great person, kind, understanding, and has patience. He is very knowledge and i trust him completely.
- March 15, 2022 Well Mr Absher was very professional
- March 13, 2022 Excellent care provided as well as convenient Saturday hours.
- March 11, 2022 Awesome provider. Very attentive to ever detail. Very personable. Takes his time with patients. Explains everything about your medical condition so you understand them.
- March 9, 2022 Darren Absher addressed all issues professionally as well as listened to me throughout the virtual visit. This call was very convenient and meds were ready at the drugstore in about an hour. He has always been very patient and respectful everytime I visited the office,
- March 8, 2022 Very good provider who takes the extra step in making sure his patients knows the importance of why he is suggesting (prescribing) the course of action I should take in going forth in my recovery (taking control of diabetes instead of it taking control of me).
- March 7, 2022 Was my first visit and went really good. Dr very helpful. Very satisfied.
- March 5, 2022 Seems as though he cares about the patients
- March 4, 2022 Dr. Absher was great and informative as usual. Great Guy!
- March 2, 2022 Disappointed doctor was not in
- February 25, 2022 a communcater
- February 22, 2022 He listened and cared. He personalized the care plan to fit my needs.
- February 21, 2022 He took the time to use the microscope to zero-in on the cause of my bladder infection since the lab results came back negative. He was thereby able to quickly identify the problem, explain it to me, and to submit a prescription to my pharmacy.
- February 18, 2022 Awesome practitioner! I feel blessed to have him as my provider! Very kind, thorough and patient with me.
- February 5, 2022 Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great bedside manner. I'm very happy with the care he provided!
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Sat - Sun: 8 am - 6 pm
Lunch: noon - 1 pm (doors reopen at 12:45 pm)
Credentials
Education
- NP, Old Dominion University, 1998
Board Certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner
Positions
- Nurse Practitioner - Wake Forest Health Network
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