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Christina Bellinger, MD
Christina Bellinger, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Airway Disorders
- Lung Cancer
- Pleural Diseases
Conditions and Treatments
- Balloon Bronchoplasty
- Bronchial Stents
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Thermoplasty
- Tunneled Pleural Catheters
- Pleural Diseases
- Bronchial Electrocautery
- Airway Disorders
Ratings and Reviews
4.953 Ratings 34 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 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
- February 1, 2023 She is the BEST!!!
- January 29, 2023 Excellent communication with rapid results in scheduling needed tests!!
- January 25, 2023 She is very knowledgeable I wledgable and kind.
- January 9, 2023 I appreciates that she listens.
- January 5, 2023 Very attentive to my questions and my problems. Setting up test for more diagnostics.
- December 26, 2022 She had been my wife's doctor when she came down with a lung disease and until she passed. She could not have had a better doctor than Dr. Bellinger. Dr. Bellinger is now my doctor and I am very glad that she is and will continue to be.
- December 20, 2022 Dr. Bellinger is an excellent doctor. She treats the whole person. She knows my history and understands my health issues. She has a very pleasant personality. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a excellent Pulmonary Specialist.
- November 27, 2022 DR. BELLINGER, WAS VERY POLITE AND CONCERN ABOUT MY ILLNESS, SHE WENT OVER OPTIONS WITH ME AND PROVIDED FEED BACK TO MY QUESTIONS, I COULDNT ASK FOR A BETTER DR.
- October 16, 2022 First class
- October 6, 2022 Very professional and thorough and also very kind.
- October 5, 2022 Excellent physician. Very thorough and explains issues in an understandable way. Very knowledgeable about my medical history.
- September 29, 2022 We were very pleased with Dr. Bellinger. She seems vey knowledgeable and caring. We look forward to working with her to help us through this very difficult time.
- September 29, 2022 Very good doctor
- September 21, 2022 Dr. Bellinger is the BEST! Dr I have ever seen in my life. She is very Knowledgeable, Caring, Concerned, Kind and Takes the time to explain your test results and your Diagnosis. My diagnosis wasn't the greatest but she made it easier and explained it very clearly.
- September 21, 2022 A calming presence in my continuing cancer battle.
- September 21, 2022 I??ve been to many Drs , hospitals, Ers, Surgeries, pain clinics, since I was 50 years old. This visit was without a doubt was like visiting family and friends. Such a caring staff and so very kind helpful to me. I was excited for my next appointment and I felt very thoroughly taken care of!
- August 16, 2022 Dr Bellinger has been very good for me. She is straightforward and explains things clearly. I am currently awaiting a clarification on a discrepancy between the radiology “diagnosis” of my catscan and Dr Bellinger’s diagnosis.
- August 15, 2022 We feel very comfortable talking to Dr. Bellinger. My wife and I feel that she definitely wants to help me with my disease. She is not pushy. She explains everything very clearly We just love her.
- July 22, 2022 Dr. Bellinger is the most popping pulmonologist. Her words are always encouraging even as she sometimes has to deliver news that many might find less than desirable. She does not sugar coat the truth but, neither does she leave the patient feeling weary, scared or disheartened. Her kindness is felt tremendously and when she tells me she cares about me and my health, I know she is being very sincere and honest. That's what is important to me. When I leave her office, I feel invigorated and I know I can face the day, the week, the month and keep moving forward.
- July 22, 2022 Dr. Bellinger upholds Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in patient care in the highest degree. She is what a patient would hold to as being in the highest standards for dedication and patient care. The institution should uphold physicians of her caliber within our institution. She is one of the best!
- June 28, 2022 Dr. Bellinger is always caring and supportive of my needs. She is excellent in her field and i feel very lucky to have her as my Physician.
- June 25, 2022 Dr Bellinger listened to my problems with concern and offered suggestions for my breathing condition. She was very professional and concerned with how I was doing and how my treatments were helping. Dr Bellinger is a delight and always makes me feel comfortable around her and offers her time as I need her. Thank God for physicians like her!
- June 22, 2022 See earlier comments - maintains throughout each visit
- June 17, 2022 Dr. Bellinger has been very nice and helpful. She answers my questions and I feel comfortable with her.
- May 16, 2022 Great doctor
- May 13, 2022 I have complete confidence with my doctor.
- May 4, 2022 My major concern is that from previous test conducted there is no results posted for the doctor to find out what is causing my problems. In my mind something is amiss and I would like the problem corrected
- April 21, 2022 She was very good right And I like the way she took care of me
- March 18, 2022 Helpful, professional, caring, knowledgeable, friendly
- March 14, 2022 Christina was very friendly, nice and got right to the point.
- March 11, 2022 good Physician
- March 2, 2022 Good at explaining
- February 27, 2022 Thorough Kind Truthful Easy to understand
- February 18, 2022 Blessed to have her as my Dr. Very caring. Makes you feel important and not just a number
Locations
Pulmonary and Critical Care - Cancer Center
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, State University of West Georgia, 2001
- MD, Mercer University School of Medicine, 2006
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2009
Fellowship
- Pulmonary and Critical Care, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease
Positions
- Physician
- Director for Bronchoscopy Suite, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
- Associate Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
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
- Lung Cancer Screening Benefits and Harms Stratified by Patient Risk: Information to Improve Patient Decision Aids. Bellinger C, Pinsky P, Foley K, Case D, Dharod A, Miller D. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2019 04; 16(4):512-514.
- Identification of CD37, cystatin A, and IL-23A gene expression in association with brain metastasis: analysis of a prospective trial. Dohm A, Su J, McTyre ER, Taylor JM, Miller LD, Petty WJ, Xing F, Lo HW, Metheny-Barlow LJ, O'Neill S, Bellinger C, Dotson T, Pasche B, Watabe K, Chan MD, Ruiz J. Int. J. Biol. Markers. 2019 Mar; 34(1):90-97.
- The Reach and Feasibility of an Interactive Lung Cancer Screening Decision Aid Delivered by Patient Portal. Dharod A, Bellinger C, Foley K, Case LD, Miller D. Appl Clin Inform. 2019 01; 10(1):19-27.
- Feasibility of lung cancer RNA acquisition from a single transbronchial or transthoracic needle pass (FASTT trial). Dotson T, Bellinger C, Su J, Hansen K, Parks GE, Cappellari JO, Craddock L, Clark H, Howard C, Petty WJ, Prakash B, Watabe K, Chan M, Hovda J, Miller LD, Ruiz J. Lung Cancer. 2019 01; 127:6-11.
- Protocol to Improve Genotyping of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosed Using EBUS-TBNA. Bellinger CR, Sharma D, Dotson T, Ruiz J, Parks G, Haponik EF. South. Med. J. 2018 10; 111(10):601-606.