Sara Elizabeth Atwater, MD
Sara Elizabeth Atwater, MD
Ratings and Reviews
4.9222 Ratings 47 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 4.9 |
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
- July 5, 2022 Great doctor.
- July 2, 2022 Dr Atwater is very patient and kind
- July 1, 2022 Great Doctor! Love her!
- June 29, 2022 Dr. Atwater shows much concern for her patients and is very thorough with decisions she makes.
- June 22, 2022 Dr Atwater is a very caring Dr. I am so glad to have found such a caring and experienced Dr. She listens well and explains everything where I can understand it. I highly recommend Dr Atwater. She’s Great !
- June 15, 2022 Dr. Atwater always makes me feel worthy and cared for. She remembers what happened at last visit and carries that over to current visit. I feel like she is the best advocate i could have!
- June 14, 2022 Attentive, approachable, and makes you feel like you are a priority.
- June 2, 2022 Dr. Atwater seems to really care about my overall health. Said my labs look good and that my A1C was 5.5. She's always telling me about new weight loss things that have come out. She addressed my ham string pull and how to take care of it and if it gets worse to call back.
- June 1, 2022 I consider Dr. Atwater an ideal Primary Care Physician. She is very professional, a compassionate listener, and knowledgeable of specialty areas of concern to me as a senior.
- May 31, 2022 Dr. Atwater is excellent in listening and working through health/medical problems a patient might have and trying to determine the best diagnosis.
- May 29, 2022 She is compassionate and caring
- May 26, 2022 Dr Atwater is very caring and really wants to help.
- May 25, 2022 Dr. Atwater is the best! She always gives her full attention and goes above an beyond to provide the best care ever. She is so kind and very patient. I couldn't ask for a better provider.
- May 25, 2022 I d0nt have w0rds she is the very greatest E
- May 21, 2022 She has clearly taken the time to make the best effort to learn and diagnose my conditions as well as work toward what I feel are smart solutions for practical and sustainable improvements to my health and overall well-being.
- May 19, 2022 I didn’t realize this appointment was just a check in for a medication I take. I thought it was my annual check up. They said they could make that happen. I really appreciated that.
- May 12, 2022 AMAZING! Personable and understanding to needs of her patients as well as whats best for their health and caring compassion all while getting there! She is the best Dr I have ever had and her level of true interest in helping me to get healthy and being a supporter is very appreciated!
- May 11, 2022 Very caring and proactive with follow up Highly recommend
- May 11, 2022 All of my doctors at AHWFB are wonderful and I am extremely satisfied with all of them, but Dr. Sara Atwater has my heart. Every time I leave my visit with her, I feel not only cared for, but safe, hopeful and like I've been with a very dear sister or best friend. She not only listens, but seems to have the ability to sense if you have something more to ask or say. My grandson's favorite book is The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. If Sara was any of the animals who showed up for Taylor, she'd be the rabbit. :-)
- May 10, 2022 My husband and I look forward to our joint wellness checkup with Dr. Atwater each year. It is a good feeling to meet with a physician who follows our health so carefully and has a genuine interest in our well being. She is supportive, kind and thorough, and always has time for our questions. We love her!
- May 10, 2022 Dr. Atwater called me on time and I felt like she really listened to me about my concerns.
- May 7, 2022 Dr. Atwater listens carefully and provides answers and information at a level just right for my non-medical background. She looks for alternatives to tailor treatment to what will work for me. And the real bonus is that she is such a likable and genuine person.
- April 30, 2022 She was kind, knowledgeable, wasn’t rushed, answered all my questions.
- April 29, 2022 Dr. Atwater always listens to me and we come up with a care plan together to best suit my needs.
- April 28, 2022 Dr. Atwater is very professional and knowledgeable. She is a great physician to care for any of my medical needs.
- April 27, 2022 Nice and listens very well.
- April 22, 2022 Honest ! Professional , kind , wise , human , present, attentive, responsible and genuinely interested in your health care .
- April 20, 2022 Sara is the most compassionate, empathetic doctor I have ever had. She listens, cares, understands my special needs and seeks to find ways to help. I am most pleased.
- April 7, 2022 She's awesome! Always shows concern, listens, she's caring and comfortable to speak with.
- April 7, 2022 Dr. Atwater is a very responsible, caring, friendly provider. I always feel assured that my needs will be listened by her and she will make sure I have clear concepts about any condition and medications
- April 6, 2022 She is a knowledgeable, patient, loving caregiver.
- March 30, 2022 Dr Atwater is the best. She is sweet and listens to all your concerns.
- March 30, 2022 Dr. Atwater is outstanding. She always listens and provides a clear answer. This holds for face-to-face visits as well as responding to messages. Her "bedside" manner is top-notch and there is sincerity in discussion.
- March 20, 2022 Professional and compassionate listener.
- March 8, 2022 Sarah is thorough, compassionate, and interested in her patients. She explains everything completely and encourages her patients to ask questions and be involved and invested in their healthcare.
- March 3, 2022 She is the best doctor!!!!!!! She is so attentive and such a caring doctor.
- March 2, 2022 Dr. Atwater is aware of my previous concerns and is very willing to discuss all of the possible solutions to my current problems. She always demonstrates her concern for my wellbeing.
- March 2, 2022 Dr. Atwater paid close attention to details of my problems and addressed each clearly.
- February 26, 2022 Dr Atwater truly cares for her patients. I never feel like I am being hurried along or not heard. Dr Atwater listens and provides necessary medications and/or paperwork to help me make a successful decision. I would 100% recommend Dr Atwater to anyone I know who is looking for a caring and dedicated Physician. In my opinion every physician should be trained to provide the same level of care as Dr Atwater does.
- February 26, 2022 Experience was so pleasant and no extended wait time
- February 23, 2022 Dr Atwater is a human being before being a doctor. She truly cares , truly listens , carefully asks, and promptly responds . I found her wise , calm , honest , interested and precise . Her presence is total . She is just there for you , not in a “I like your shoes “ kind of thing , but on a posture that looks at you and listens, really listen, and talks focused on solution .
- February 19, 2022 Highly recommend
- February 16, 2022 Listens, compassionate, trustworthy, friendly, offers explanations, allows me to make choices about my care with appropriate guidance from her, thorough in her assessments and health recommendations, easy to talk with about my health concerns.
- February 15, 2022 Dr.Atwater is comprehensive and current on alternate methods that address problems I experience.
- February 12, 2022 Sara Atwater it’s an excellent physician. She makes you feel comfortable and she’s very professional. Very knowledgeable. She is not covered under my insurance policy and I still prefer to pay out of pocket to see her.
- February 10, 2022 Professional..confident..throw..warm person.
- February 8, 2022 Very good listener, helpful feedback and great bedside manner. She’s an excellent physician
Locations
University Internal Medicine - Country Club
at Medical Plaza – Country Club
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998
- MPH, Emory University, 2000
- MD, Medical College of Georgia, 2013
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine
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)
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
- Opioid Prescribing for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Children on Hospital Discharge. Monitto CL, Hsu A, Gao S, Vozzo PT, Park PS, Roter D, Yenokyan G, White ED, Kattail D, Edgeworth AE, Vasquenza KJ, Atwater SE, Shay JE, George JA, Vickers BA, Kost-Byerly S, Lee BH, Yaster M. Anesth. Analg. 2017 12; 125(6):2113-2122.