James Norman Atkins, MD, CER
James Norman Atkins, MD, CER
Ratings and Reviews
4.8182 Ratings 93 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
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
- March 19, 2023 I usually review a new Dr. and did so with Dr. Atkins. His reviews were absolute 10's in every category. I felt comfortable making an appointment. After meeting him, I immediately saw why he is given his high ratings. His personality is warm and caring. He listens and answers your questions. I did not feel rushed at any time. He explains your test results and what his treatment plan will consist of. I have already referred a friend to him.
- March 18, 2023 Dr. Atkins is very calm and informative when he is discussing my health. He is not one to hurry in and skimp on details in order to get on to the next patient. He explains things as he sees them and does not sugar coat any bad news. He is straight and to the point and this is the way I like my doctors to be. I really think that he will be there whenever I need him. He has a wonderful demeanor and does not look down on his patients.
- March 18, 2023 Dr. Atkins is so kind, encouraging and down to earth. He was very patient with my husband and me and answered all of our questions. All of his staff members were kind and respectful. He assured me about the procedure I have chosen for my breast cancer is appropriate. He was able to get an appointment with the surgeon for me the very next day. He wanted to make sure my follow up appointment with him would be timely after my surgery as he is going on vacation, and we made that appointment. Very kind and considerate and very easy to talk to.
- March 11, 2023 A very kind and helpful dr . Dr Atkins is always very professional. I can always talk to him about my concerns and never feel as that it does not matter. I feel as he really cares about me.I am not a # to him but a person!!! Thanks, Dr Atkins, for your service.
- March 11, 2023 very smart knows medicine
- February 23, 2023 Great doctor. Takes the time to explain all my concerns.
- February 17, 2023 He’s a great Dr and he listens to me and ask if I have any questions
- February 17, 2023 Much knowledge and experience, decent fellow.
- February 17, 2023 Dr Atkins was so pleasant. He listened and took time to explain our plan of care. I was very pleased with my first visit.
- February 15, 2023 Dr. Atkins is a very knowledgeable doctor. He listens very close to any questions I have. Also answers with words that I can understand easily.
- February 10, 2023 Dr Atkins is very caring and attentive to any questions I have. Takes his time and makes sure I understand everything he’s says. A very good doctor!
- February 8, 2023 Concise and informative.
- February 8, 2023 Mr. Atkins was very helpful and acted as if he really care about you as a patient. He really took the time to spend with me and explain what was going on. If there was something I didn't understand he took the time to explain to me the problems and procedures. He didn't act as if he was in a big hurry while he was with me as so many providers will do..
- February 8, 2023 Appreciate the extra time spent with us
- February 3, 2023 Tops!!!
- February 2, 2023 Very good doctor. Always explains things to me and listens to me.
- January 28, 2023 He seems concern about how l am doing and feeling doing the treatments, I have to take and it makes me feel good about his concern
- January 27, 2023 Dr. Atkins diagnosis was on target, meds prescribed corrected my med condition completely. Very pleased with his treatment and advice.
- January 27, 2023 Dr Atkins is an excellent oncologist. He is not in a hurry when he meets with me, though I know he is very busy. He answers my questions, understands my needs. I have confidence in him.
- January 25, 2023 All was great
- January 18, 2023 Good overall
- January 16, 2023 Good manner and cared about my needs.
- January 13, 2023 Dr. Atkins is very nice. Seems caring and listens. Very good doctor.
- January 11, 2023 Great doctor.
- January 2, 2023 nice doctor and well informed me
- December 30, 2022 He is very concerned about my health.
- December 28, 2022 He seems to be very concern about my condition and please with my progress
- December 28, 2022 very attentive to my situation and provided information that I was seeking
- December 23, 2022 Dr.Atkins is kind and knowledgeable
- December 23, 2022 Very thoughtful and very caring doctor
- December 14, 2022 Very good Dr. Listens well.
- December 8, 2022 Always uplifting and encouraging
- November 26, 2022 Always listens and is knowledgeable about my condition
- November 25, 2022 He is very concerned about me and explains my condition and steps l need to take doing this treatment.
- November 23, 2022 Dr Atkins is a friendly and understanding person. He Listens and answers any questions or concerns I have. We are blessed to have him here in Wilkes County
- November 17, 2022 He is awesome. He is a caring compassionate doctor.
- November 16, 2022 Dr. Atkins is a very kind doctor...very smart...makes you feel atcease...and listens yo you..l think he has a lot of compassion for you..and really wants to help you!
- November 16, 2022 Dr. Atkins he shows concern and his his bed side manner is great no complaints here . He explains the process and steps on how to get you better. Thank you Doctor Atkins.
- November 1, 2022 He is a wonderful person.
- October 28, 2022 Nice, professional
- October 25, 2022 Dr Atkins is very good. Explains everything through. Seems to really care.
- October 22, 2022 Explanation of care and plan of treatment explained in detail.
- October 22, 2022 Dr.Atkins helped with my treatment from the first phone call. Traveling from MA posed no problems at all. I would treat with him any time.
- October 21, 2022 He is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.
- October 18, 2022 Dr. Atkins was very friendly and caring. he made me feel important.
- October 18, 2022 Dr Atkins is very personable and caring. He takes the time to answer an questions and explains everything. Never seems in a hurry or rushed. Makes you feel important.
- October 15, 2022 He seems interested in my condition and how well I am doing,he takes time to answer my questions and explain what I don't understand.
- October 15, 2022 We have had very good care and compassion from Dr Atkins. We always feel better after even a difficult visit.
- October 12, 2022 HE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE DOCTOR SINCE I MET HIM. soft spoken, courteous, professional, not rushed, listens, has read my chart and is prepared, before he enters the room. trustworthy
- October 7, 2022 Doctor James Atkins explained everything to me and my family about my treatments and what I will be going thru he was very helpful in making me and my family be at ease with this treatment. Thank you very much
- October 5, 2022 Everything great
- September 21, 2022 Dr Atkins is very attentive and listens carefully to what I say. He doesn't try to alarm me needlessly and is very professional, but at the same time he is down to earth and does not make me feel that he is looking down on me. Excellent doctor!
- September 18, 2022 Very friendly and took plenty of time with me.
- September 16, 2022 Informative Kind
- September 14, 2022 Dr Atkins is very good
- September 14, 2022 He is very caring & explains everything well
- September 11, 2022 He is concerned about my condition, and that makes me feel good
- September 10, 2022 Dr Atkins was very caring giving me his time taking time to talk to me one on one. Dr Atkins is very professional in his care and giving me time to feel as he really cares!! I felt he really cared for me as his patient not just a #! Thanks Dr Atkins and to your caring team!
- September 8, 2022 Dr. Atkins always answers my questions and is very knowledgeable.
- September 4, 2022 Great visit
- September 3, 2022 Dr Atkins took time with me.
- September 3, 2022 Dr.Atkins is a great Dr. And has the highest care and support for his patients. He explains things that is going on with you and, I would recommend him to anyone. He has so much concern about the life of his patients.
- September 2, 2022 Dr. Atkins is a caring and professional doctor. He takes time to listen to my concerns and answers all my questions in a manner that I can easily understand. He always informs me of my progress and explains my treatment options.
- September 2, 2022 Explained all I needed to hear
- August 24, 2022 He is amazing!! I love to just talk with him. He always makes me feel comfortable and talks with me not at me!!
- August 23, 2022 Very concerned Explained my issues clearly. Very kind.
- August 23, 2022 He was very assured in his field of expertise and how it related to my situation as a referral. I felt his wisdom and confidence of my various test results and left with a better piece of mind that I had gotten good feedback of my specific medical condition and how to move forward with a new medications. Very satisfied that I saw a doctor that knows his field very well and noted that he said he would do what my family doctors are doing to refer me to other specialized doctors to address my medical situation.
- August 21, 2022 Very nice and clean
- August 14, 2022 Very pleased with the care received
- August 13, 2022 Very thorough Dr.
- August 5, 2022 Dr Atkins is very friendly and compassionate. He answered all questions.
- July 30, 2022 He does a great job by listening & talking about my health care
- July 29, 2022 I believe it takes a certain type of individual to care for oncology patients, and Dr. Atkins is without a doubt one of those individuals. He is caring, compassionate, and skilled in this area of expertise. Every appointment I have had with him has been comfortable and comprehensive. He is open, honest, and forthright in his caregiving. I can confidently recommend him to anyone requiring oncology care.
- July 25, 2022 Dr. Atkins has always been very informative and has answered my questions.
- July 22, 2022 I have only actually seen Dr. Atkins a few times it has mostly been Sally Staley. I do not wish to comment any further
- July 20, 2022 Dr Atkins explains your lab results and treatment plan well. He goes over your course of action and askes if their are any questions or concerns. He does not rush you and is willing to listen if you have questions.
- July 2, 2022 Professional and friendly. Answered all questions I had regarding my health concerns. I feel confident that I will receive the best of care from him.
- June 23, 2022 Very good and understanding and seem to be very concern about me very likeful
- May 28, 2022 He is a good doctor
- May 22, 2022 Dr. Atkins is an amazing doctor. At a time when you are anxious and afraid he is caring and compassionate and puts you at ease.
- May 11, 2022 Amazing man of faith and great doctor!
- May 7, 2022 I like,he seams concerned about my condition and explained everything to me
- April 28, 2022 He was thorough with thee information I??ve gave he makes you feel less stressed about Beijing the office
- April 26, 2022 Very professional.
- April 20, 2022 He's a very good doctor that really knows how to treat my cancer the best way I didn't feel like just another number to him. I really felt that he cared about me
- April 20, 2022 Dr. Atkins was very polite, courteous and answered all my questions in a way that let me know he was seeing a person and not just a patient.
- April 13, 2022 Dr. Atkins is a fantastic Doctor who is proactive in his diagnosis and treatments. He always produces positive results. His compassion and treatment of his patients are second to none.
- April 9, 2022 I switched to Dr. Atkins in January 2022 - was looking for an oncologist who wasn't defensive when asked questions, who was clear in his explanations of health issues/tests, and who was personable when interacting with patients. I am so pleased that he meets all those expectations. And, while realistic in his explanations of a patient's condition, he always does so in a manner that emphasizes possibility/hope where appropriate. All patients with serious health issues need that, but especially seniors with terminal cancer.
- April 9, 2022 Excellent service and friendly and professional and caring person
- March 31, 2022 He was very good with explaining my problem very nice & kind man
- March 30, 2022 Very nice and pleasant and truthful
- March 26, 2022 I think Dr. Atkins is trying to cover all the bases for care.
- March 25, 2022 Great visit
Locations
Hematology and Oncology - Wilkes
At Wilkes Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- MD, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, 1976
Internship
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 1977
Residency
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 0001
Fellowship
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 1984
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Positions
- Physician
- Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Hematology and Oncology
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