- Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy

Joy E. Bediako, NP
- Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy
Ratings and Reviews
4.6290 Ratings 100 Comments |
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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.
Patient Comments
- September 27, 2023 She was nice, and she listen
- September 27, 2023 She was clear concise and uncaring.
- September 21, 2023 Very caring
- September 19, 2023 I had a great experience with Joy Strickland-Bediako
- September 18, 2023 Very helpful and knowledgeable about my condition. She was caring and she knew the right questions to ask. I would highly recommend her.
- September 16, 2023 Joy has reviewed my from my last visit. Knows me. She strives to solve any of my problems.
- September 8, 2023 Joy is very good handling my pain management. Joy is a caring person and we have always got along well! I would recommend her services to everyone. Thank You Joy!!!
- September 5, 2023 Hopping to get some pain relief I really need it
- August 31, 2023 Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Also appreciated her making the scheduling of an appointment happen.
- August 28, 2023 Joy is always a pleasure to see and I can tell that she genuinely cares about me and my situation.
- August 18, 2023 Joy Bediako listened to me and than offered suggestions to help manage the pain. Joy offered solutions, suggestions and we had give and take specifically to me. I never felt rushed. When you have pain the last thing you need is someone who does not care about you.
- August 18, 2023 Very nice she asked me questions and answered my questions very well.
- August 4, 2023 She was very patient and had obviously prepared for my visit. She was knowledgeable and caring.
- August 4, 2023 She listens and provides thoughtful medical care.
- July 30, 2023 Joy has been extremely helpful in giving good advice and scheduling me for treatments that have been effective and have improved my quality of life.
- July 22, 2023 Pleasant attitude but felt rushed through appointment
- July 14, 2023 She was the only dr that listened to me and took me seriously. Thank you
- July 1, 2023 Ms. Bediako listened to our reasons for dissatisfaction of my care and communications and facilitated a conversation with Dr. Williams.
- June 23, 2023 Sweet and kind listen to everything you have to say
- June 20, 2023 Joy is so very kind. She actually is the reason I only come to that pain clinic
- June 17, 2023 Very helpful!
- June 16, 2023 Joy is a very caring doctor, and really listens to my needes. She has always had a caring attitude. Thank You!
- June 15, 2023 Always caring but also great reservoir of knowledge about what we are discussing …
- June 10, 2023 The Drs and nurse's there are awesome and they help you with all your concerns. It's very clean and sanitary.
- June 7, 2023 Joy is an awesome asset to the pain clinic. She is great at her job and cares for her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- June 5, 2023 I had to call scheduling twice to get the appointment
- May 28, 2023 Very caring and easy to talk to. Recommend what she believes will help and if it doesn’t we go another route!
- May 27, 2023 Very caring and pleasant.
- May 16, 2023 Professional kind and considering. Care about me and my pain. I liked her. She was concerned about my pain and the long painful drive to get there for me
- May 10, 2023 Did not care what I was telling her about my pain or how bad it was. Told me Dr. seeing me while my Dr. is out on leave could not make any decisions concerning my care.
- May 4, 2023 Joy listened about my pain and my need for an infusion and an injection. She will set everything up for me.
- May 3, 2023 I was very pleased! She was kind and caring. And very helpful!
- May 3, 2023 Continuously mixed up my symptoms and refused to answer questions was clearly just trying to get me out. Did not care at all.
- May 1, 2023 See earlier comments. I. Referred to her as Dr., although I knew differently, I was uncertain of how to address her. She was excellent. Very sincere and compassionate, but not phony. A true professional.
- April 23, 2023 Joy is the best. She understands what my pain is and makes sure that I am treated great.
- April 19, 2023 She is thorough & helpful. Offered some services to treat a pinched nerve
- April 19, 2023 She was very helpful & very interested in my condition.
- April 8, 2023 Very thorough
- April 8, 2023 Listened.
- April 7, 2023 Dr. Bediako is VERY VERY nice and she talks a lot about what Meds. she has giving me in the past that has not helped!! She has not gave me anything that touches my pain!!
- April 5, 2023 LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR MY BACK PAIN. THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE TO GET SOME RELIEF.
- April 4, 2023 She was very friendly and nice and did mine my wife asking questions
- April 4, 2023 Everything went well with my appointment
- April 3, 2023 Felt rushed to get me out of the way.
- April 3, 2023 Joy was very professional, very please with her.
- April 2, 2023 I didn't have to wait to be seen....Joy was extremely helpful and found avenue to find a solution to my problem.
- March 29, 2023 Listened, explained options,
- 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.
Locations
Spine Center - Clemmons
at Medical Plaza - Clemmons
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
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
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