Dean John Bonsall, MD, MS
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dean John Bonsall, MD, MS
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
Conditions and Treatments
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Eye Movement Disorders
- Oculoplastics (Pediatric)
Conditions and Treatments
- Pediatric Oculoplastics
- Amblyopia Treatment
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Strabismus Surgery
- Lacrimal Duct Surgery
- Eye Movement Disorders
- ROP Treatment
- Chalazion Surgery
- Oculoplastics (Pediatric)
- Strabismus
Ratings and Reviews
4.5101 Ratings 38 Comments |
|
|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.5 |
| Cared about me | 4.6 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.4 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.5 |
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
- August 30, 2023 The Administrative Assistant kindly called to remind us of our appointment and made sure we knew where we were going. The Doctor was kind and compassionate.
- August 29, 2023 Dr. Bonsall has been great with my twins. He is very caring and remembers them each appointment.
- August 18, 2023 Dr Bonsall is very professional, easy to interact with, friendly, and has a great patient “bedside manner”. Gives me hope for a better outcome from my surgeries. ??
- August 18, 2023 He is great, I waited 79 years for my eye to be fixed
- August 15, 2023 Well prepared, clear explanations, patient, and kind. Thank you for making this a great experience!
- August 10, 2023 I felt heard throughout the visit and my concerns were validated about my little girl. Very thorough throughout
- July 20, 2023 Thank you Dr. Bonsall for being great with children. Thank you for taking your time and gaining my daughter's trust.
- July 13, 2023 Surgery results are unbelievable. I feel like I have a new life. Please convey my thanks to all involved.
- July 13, 2023 El es un doctor muy amable y atento, me gustó mucho como atendió a mi niño yo lo recomiendo mucho y espero con la ayuda de Dios siga siendo su doctor siempre.
- July 10, 2023 I felt he really cared about me and took his time explaining issues to me.
- July 7, 2023 Was very nice but didn’t explain even how often my child should wear the glasses. Figured out by reading the papers sent home.
- June 29, 2023 Very professional and really good with children my daughter enjoys coming even when she gets her eyes dilated
- June 10, 2023 Extremely knowledgeable and caring.
- June 9, 2023 Dr Bonsall provided us with great information and choices after a detailed and thorough exam. In a friendly, light hearted but very professional manner he helped me make the best decision for my condition
- May 11, 2023 Muy amable muy dulce con mi hija y siempre tuvo paciencia para atenderla gracias
- May 1, 2023 Dr. Bonsall is very attentive, patient, and helpful. He’s very communicative and reassuring. Im glad to have him as a part of our daughter’s care team.
- April 13, 2023 We love Dr. Bonsall! He has a gentle way of calming my son down. My son has special needs and can have a meltdown at any moment. Dr. Bonsall and the nurse in his office were fantastic. I'll drive an hour and a half for his care.
- April 13, 2023 He was amazing with my son … he loved him!!!
- March 30, 2023 He is an excellent physician. However, the relationship to his assistant was uncomfortable. They sat in the exam room laughing and chatting throughout most of our time in the lobby. This made others uncomfortable also.
- March 17, 2023 Dr, Bonshall is very helpful to my kid appointment.
- February 20, 2023 Mu bien todo gracias
- February 17, 2023 Professional
- February 9, 2023 Dr. Bonsall would be at the top of my list. He is easy to talk with, responds quickly to problems or concerns using My Chart. I am deeply impressed with his expertise and knowledge and his overall being a great person and doctor. I will highly recommend our Eye Center and him.
- February 4, 2023 Dr.Bonsall was great with our 9 month old daughter. She was calm and done so good bc of the way he tested her. It's hard to find a Dr with a baby that won't move every where but she had a great visit and he listened to our concerns. He is great with kids.
- February 3, 2023 After having had a bad experience with scheduling, I get the distinct impression that Dr. Bonsall and his whole team went out of their way to find a way to fit me into their very busy schedule. I was never told that anything special was done to fit me, and everyone involved took all the time needed to evaluate me, discuss my condition, and discuss the best treatment options for me. I want to thank Dr. Bonsall and his whole team for what they did. I am very grateful to them and appreciative of their dedication to serving their patients.
- January 26, 2023 He was so patient with our child. She trusted him and did as he asked.
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Bonsall is knowledgeable and informative. He has a good sense of humor and a "bag of tricks" that help keep my son interested in the exam despite my child's special needs.
- January 22, 2023 Friendly. Explained my problem well.
- December 10, 2022 En esta ?ltima visita vi un doctor m??s preocupado con el paciente, explic?? con exactitud que padec??a mi hijo, muy amable
- December 9, 2022 Professional and he is quite polite as a Doctor.
- December 6, 2022 Dr Bonsall was outstanding. I was thoroughly examined, each visit, by his team and by Dr Bonsall. He performed successful surgery on both my eyes and I am very pleased and thankful.
- November 21, 2022 Dr. Bonsall and his staff did an excellent job with my appointment and with the follow up appointments. Everything went great!!
- November 19, 2022 I don't back
- November 9, 2022 Very caring and interested in my eye problem.
- November 8, 2022 Dr. Bonsall was nice and knowledgeable .
- October 3, 2022 Excelente
- October 1, 2022 Very knowledgeable and caring
- September 29, 2022 Dr. Bonsall was great! Surgery went great! Follow up visit went smoothly! No issues whatsoever!!!
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, Albright College, 1990
- MD, Pennsylvania State University - Hershey Medical Center, 1994
- MS, Pennsylvania State University - Hershey Medical Center, 2005
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - PennState Health, 1995
Residency
- Ophthalmology, Georgetown University, 1998
- University of Southern California, 1999
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Ophthalmology
- Professor, Pediatrics
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
- Severe unilateral abducens nerve palsy from cavernous sinus carotid vascular ectasia. Gupta S, Ellis B, Hixenbaugh A, Bonsall D. . 2018 Jun; 10:285-287.
- Congenital Paradoxical Lower Eyelid Retraction With Upgaze due to an Anomalous Extraocular Muscle. Richardson DR, Gadzala LA, Bonsall DJ, Hogg JP, Williams HJ, Nguyen J. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. ; 33(4):e101-e102.
- Quantifying and qualifying the use of topical anesthetics in retinopathy of prematurity examinations. Ahmed M, Forcina B, Bonsall D. J AAPOS. 2016 Apr; 20(2):177-8.
- Bilateral maculopathy in a patient with ataxia telangiectasia. Gioia LV, Bonsall D, Moffett K, Leys M. J AAPOS. 2016 Feb; 20(1):85-8.
- Reliability of grading retinal hemorrhages in abusive head trauma. Chhabra MS, Bonsall DJ, Cassedy AE, Wallace GH, Schoenberger SD, West CE. J AAPOS. 2013 Aug; 17(4):343-6.