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Joy E. Bediako, NP

  • Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy
Joy E. Bediako, NP

Joy E. Bediako, NP

  • Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy
4.7 (180 Ratings)


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    4.7

    180 Ratings 84 Comments

    Listened to me 4.6
    Cared about me 4.5
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.5
    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.

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    Patient Comments

    • March 12, 2023 Very pleasant helpful professional efficient !!
    • March 10, 2023 She was very thorough and caring but I felt a bit rushed.
    • March 10, 2023 Competent, listened to my pain journey, we planned the next steps together.
    • March 9, 2023 Great overall visit, Friendly, polite staff
    • March 9, 2023 She has always made me feel warm and comfortable in my . visits. She listens also.
    • March 7, 2023 Helpful
    • February 27, 2023 Joy is top notch with compassion and knowledge. You guys are lucky to have her.
    • February 24, 2023 Very courteous, patient, understanding.
    • February 24, 2023 She is always upbeat, attentive & caring
    • February 15, 2023 she listen and answer my question
    • February 10, 2023 A wonderful doctor. Takes an interest in her. Patients and have enough patience to listen.
    • February 10, 2023 She was a gracious, caring listener. She was aware of the situation and was able to help move forward with the process of getting my treatment started.
    • February 5, 2023 I really like Joy. She truly cares and proves that every visit and correspondence through messages on mywakehealth. She responds every time.
    • February 4, 2023 Very polite. friendly and caring
    • February 3, 2023 Very caring
    • January 23, 2023 Joy is a great provider. She listens and addresses all of my concerns.
    • January 20, 2023 She was great. Very professional at her job.
    • January 20, 2023 Joy Strickland-Bediako spent the time needed in the follow-up to create a plan of action.
    • January 19, 2023 Joy is the best NP I’ve ever had the pleasure of talking to anywhere. She is so kind, caring, courteous, encouraging and professional but she listens to everything I say and even understands what I don’t say. She’s very observant and thoughtful. I’m so blessed to have her as my NP! She’s excellent!
    • January 17, 2023 She’s is compassionate yet she’s a realist and pragmatic with approach to my pain issues… excellent listener …
    • January 15, 2023 Joy was pleasant and professional. As this was her first time seeing me in the clinic, she had reviewed my chart prior to seeing me and had a good understanding of my health history. She reviewed with me the major events of how I got to where I am now. She also evaluated the progress of the sacroiliac joint injections I received on 12/22. Joy examined my back and tested the mobility of my back. This was the first time anyone has done such since I’ve been receiving these injections. She included my husband and I in the conversation of future plans and she was excellent to answer any questions we had.
    • January 9, 2023 Joy listened to my concerned and explained in detail what could be done to help me with the problems I’m having and scheduled me for treatment.
    • December 31, 2022 Listens to me but I feel like I??m going in circles about what is wrong with me. I have no relief from my problems with my back and hip.
    • December 24, 2022 Very concerned and knowledgeable about my situation with my pain.
    • December 23, 2022 This staff is friendly and efficient...great qualities in this day
    • December 17, 2022 Joy has always listen to me about the level of the Pain I suffer from in my hand. She always has that caring attitude when we talk. Thank You!
    • December 11, 2022 She is very professional, polite and friendly. She always takes the time to listen to any of my concerns/questions.
    • December 10, 2022 Joy is an excellent provider. She listened to my many issues and did not make me feel like a drug seeker when I asked for pain relief. I feel like she will make every effort to try and improve the quality of my life.
    • December 4, 2022 Provider portrayed a caring and compassionate demeanor, concerned about my health issue, holistically. She listened to my concerns and addressed them professionally. At the end of the visit I felt she really cared about me as a patient.
    • December 3, 2022 She helps me to understand what or why I need to do this or not to do things the other doctors need anything.. she is very knowledgeable and helpful. I would send my friends and family to her. I don??t always tell them what I think of their own doctors.
    • December 1, 2022 Helpful and explained problems associated with pain.
    • November 29, 2022 On principle, I almost never gives tens. But I actually enjoyed our session and had no complaints about anything she said or did. Thanks, everyone!
    • November 28, 2022 I was denied my paid meds due to taking another prescription that I have had for many years. They called it a 'new' medication.
    • November 27, 2022 The pain group at Brooktown always helpful and in the beginning of my back problems they helped the most and I trusted their care
    • November 25, 2022 She is very helpful
    • November 24, 2022 Joy is kind, professional and knowledgable. I could not ask for a better provider.
    • November 23, 2022 She is the best. Carrie about your overall health and passionate and understanding. She is best practitioner ever. She makes you feel welcomed with her pleasant smile. You guys did a wonderful job when you hired her
    • November 18, 2022 She was able to read over my previous record of my condition to make the right decision to note for my procedure even though she would not be able to be there to complete it. Another physician had to do my procedure.
    • November 16, 2022 Joy understands what is going on with me and she listens to what I have to say. She clearly has empathy for her patients and is willing to work with them to insure the best possible outcome.
    • November 9, 2022 I am very pleased with the care Joy provides
    • October 28, 2022 Very nice, considerate and knowledgeable.
    • October 28, 2022 She was very attentive and professional!! She made me feel comfortable and very well cared for!!
    • October 27, 2022 Very professional, attentive and encouraging! Outstanding!!
    • October 21, 2022 Very understanding , professional and nice.
    • October 21, 2022 She is the best. She listens to me and we they to think of things that will make my pain ease up
    • October 20, 2022 Joy is wonderful and very kind. She listens and is very thorough. You are blessed to have her in your Atrium Health family!!!
    • October 20, 2022 She??s very caring and professional. Addressed my needs and planned course of treatment.
    • October 12, 2022 Vary nice and helpful and answered all of my questions
    • October 8, 2022 She gave me a couple of pointers to see if it would help my leg
    • October 8, 2022 Joy was incredible!! She listed and cared about my concerns. All of the decisions during.the visit were easy to make because of our interaction.
    • October 3, 2022 Joy was very friendly and professional. She listened and we decided on a plan to ease pain.
    • October 2, 2022 Dr. Strickland-Bediako is fabulous. Her professionalism and care for her patients is exceptional. I feel very fortunate to have her as my provider and strongly recommend her to anyone seeking pain management services.
    • October 1, 2022 Joy took the time to listen to my problems and offer solutions. She also called me after I left and said she would help me with my records and that meant a lot to me.
    • September 17, 2022 Very pleasant and professional, easy to talk to, always listens to patient
    • September 14, 2022 Joy always takes great concern about my hand injury and has worked hard to help with my pain. She always listens to what I have to say and has really helped in my pain management! Thank You Joy.
    • September 13, 2022 So far doesn't seem to be working.
    • September 13, 2022 Joy always listens to my health concerns, and evaluates my pain level between visits. So far I feel Joy is treating me as best as possible, while trying to benefit my well being, and while trying to keep my mobility at a maximum at this time. Also no hard opiates or risky surgeries are being used at present time to do this. I also try to focus on any walking or exercise, I feel I safely can do to help me stay as mobile as I currently am
    • September 9, 2022 Very nice and professional really cared about me.
    • September 4, 2022 Joy s Bediako is a very great AGNP my Issue is the staff that answers the calls and the medical staff that handles the medication calls
    • August 8, 2022 Professional, caring, helpful
    • August 5, 2022 Joy is absolutely the best! I have every confidence she is attempting to give me the most attention and best care when I am there for an appointment.
    • August 1, 2022 Joy is great
    • July 20, 2022 She has been my NP for years. Always easy to talk to & treats you like a person & not just a number on her schedule. She also wants to know about you & your life outside of the condition she is treating.
    • July 12, 2022 She listens and gives help to schedule me if I want/need injections. She is thorough and cares about me
    • July 6, 2022 Joy is the best, a true example of being a good care provider.
    • June 30, 2022 She is professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
    • June 22, 2022 Very nice and informative. Waiting to hear back from her and the next treatment plan.
    • June 15, 2022 pleased very much, she takes time to explain, show her interest in you as a patient,gives undivided attention, she cares about me. me, Thank you Joy, have a good day.
    • May 18, 2022 Mrs. Joy does everything to try to help me.
    • May 17, 2022 She never sent exercises to my email.
    • May 1, 2022 I appreciate her taking the time to explain upcoming procedures.
    • April 25, 2022 Very knowledgeable and professional
    • April 21, 2022 I have been blessed to start seeing Dr.BEDIAKO. Every time I get her as my counselor and doctor I relax. She really listens and try??s her best to help me. She is a super Doctor who really wants to see you succeed in life. You can tell that she loves her patients.
    • April 15, 2022 Joy is a pleasure to work with to manage my need for pain relief. Joy always takes great interest in my care. All the people at the Pain Clinic are very nice to me and really take interest in my case as well. Thank you all!
    • April 15, 2022 She always weighs both sides when we speak
    • April 11, 2022 Joy is a great listener with awesome personality and beside manner
    • April 8, 2022 This is the perfect way to go to a follow up appointment.
    • April 1, 2022 Joy Strickland is fabulous. Her "bedside" manner make me feel relaxed and her professional advice has been key in getting me to feel better. I look forward to working with her in the future and recommend her without reservation.
    • March 31, 2022 Joy has been with me for several years, she is willing to work and listen to me, I am so pleased to have her, I travel 70 miles for a visit, I would go more just to have the care I receive.
    • March 31, 2022 She is awesome!
    • March 24, 2022 She was great.
    • March 22, 2022 Love her as my Doctor
    • March 22, 2022 Joy has always been very helpful
    • March 22, 2022 Joy is a great NP, she listens carefully to me and any issues or questions that I may have and then provides me with the information I need to make a better, more informed decision regarding my care.

    Locations

    Pain Center - Brookstown

    Address

    605 Cotton St.

    Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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    Appointments

    336-716-7246
    336-716-8773 (FAX)
    Pain Center - Brookstown

    Spine Center - Clemmons

    at Medical Plaza - Clemmons

    Address

    2341 Lewisville-Clemmons Road

    Clemmons, NC 27012

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-713-2121
    Spine Center - Clemmons

    Credentials

    Education

    • NP, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2015
    • DNP, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2022

    Board Certifications

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

    Positions

    • Nurse Practitioner

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    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

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