Leslie McManus Cristiano, MD
- Allergy and Immunology Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Leslie McManus Cristiano, MD
- Allergy and Immunology Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Conditions and Treatments
- Allergy Immunotherapy
- Asthma
- Environmental Allergies
- Desensitization for Drug Allergy
- Allergies
- Food Allergy
- Immune Globulin Infusion
- Primary Immune Deficiencies
- Drug Allergy
- Eczema
- Anaphylaxis
- Urticaria (Hives)
- Angioedema
Ratings and Reviews
4.5109 Ratings 40 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.5 |
| 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 16, 2023 She is very patient-oriented. She was very professional, listened to me and answered all my questions. She gave me a clear understanding on my care plan.
- August 28, 2023 Attentive and friendly explaining all scenarios.
- July 15, 2023 Helpful and concise. Willing to share research and provide reasoning for her decision making. Also very prompt to answer the message portal
- June 29, 2023 Made sure I understood need for tx and the science behind it. Explained really well
- June 29, 2023 She was totally transparent and honest about everything we discussed concerning my health and I appreciate that.
- June 24, 2023 The best at AHWFB!
- June 24, 2023 Leslie was great. She made me feel comfortable and she showed that she cared. She took time to talk to us and get to know us. She was very personable and helpful.
- June 20, 2023 Dr Cristiano was very thorough and took the time to listen to our concerns about our son. Very satisfied and impressed at the time that was taken with us and helping to ease our concerns.
- June 10, 2023 Dr Cristiano is wonderful. She always takes the time to explain everything and make sure that we understand what’s going on and works with us to make a plan to keep our son safe. We would recommend her to anyone!
- June 9, 2023 She did great listening and taking care of my sons needs
- May 31, 2023 Dr Cristiano provided the very best in friendliness and professionalism!
- May 16, 2023 Straight-forward, kind, respectful Considered my preferences in plan of care
- May 10, 2023 Dr. Cristiano listened to me and then offered recommendations to improve my health. I like the way Dr. Cristiano explains her decisions after speaking with me about my concerns.
- April 26, 2023 Dr. Cristiano was very friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great understanding per my situation. She listened to my concerns and questions and offered immediate feedback and help.
- April 19, 2023 A wonderful experience, will go back again when necessary.
- April 14, 2023 Dr. Cristiano is excellent! She explains everything and makes it understandable.
- April 9, 2023 Friendly and caring
- April 1, 2023 Dr. Cristiano was great. She was very knowledgeable and so kind. I wouldn't go anywhere else now.
- March 28, 2023 She explained things so that I could understand them she’s really a sweet caring doctor
- March 24, 2023 Leslie Cristiano explained my medical situation clearly. She made sure that I understood all she was telling me. She printed everything out for me and went over it all again. I highly recommend her to anyone with allergies!!!
- March 7, 2023 Was not impressed- she dominated the conversation about my child instead of reaching a point to where both felt comfortable with the care going forward.
- March 4, 2023 Dr. Cristina had read my chart before starting the visit; she asked questions and listened to my responses. She explained things thoroughly.
- March 3, 2023 She was knowledgeable of recent scientific developments regarding testing and immunotherapy for peanut allergies which helped us come up with a plan for my son that I am very comfortable with.
- February 25, 2023 I love going to Dr Cristiano. She really cares about me.
- February 24, 2023 Cristiano was really nice and taking the time to listen to what health problem that I have and willing to help me out. She giving me a different option to help me get better.
- February 18, 2023 Thankful to have her as a physician.
- February 11, 2023 I like detail, and she was readily willing to explain everything.
- January 31, 2023 She listened and cared from what I could tell in ten minutes.
- January 28, 2023 She was really sweet she really listened which was important cuz most starting the really told me some stuff that I felt like she really knew her stuff and that made me feel very comfortable with her but then she didn't make me feel like I was stupid when I didn't know certain things I felt like I was getting educated by a really cool doctor
- January 27, 2023 Leslie and her intern were very nice. They made eye contact and did not just stare at the computer. They interacting with me throughout the visit and made me feel heard. Best provider I have aside from Weight Management.
- January 12, 2023 Great job and friendly
- December 23, 2022 Took time to see that l was served on that day and didn??t have to come back.
- December 3, 2022 She took care of our sons needs and was on time for the visit. It also helped us avoid a visit that would not be necessary to be a in person visit. It makes me as a parent at ease not to have to go into a crowded office with sick people in flu season. Our son got his issues addressed and medications taken care of. I would recommend.
- December 2, 2022 Dr. Roberts was fantastic and I highly recommend her. However, Dr. Cristiano was very overbearing and tried to turn the appointment into a debate. From the minute she walked in and started talking I felt it was going to be a challenge to communicate with her and as time went on I realized she was more interested in being in control as would a narcissist. I believe she was interested in my health (a doctors ethics) but the loudness, rudeness, lack of compassion is unacceptable. BTW: I've worked in Electronics Engineering over 40 years and I'm well educated. Therefore, I know how to recognize someone who is and is not professional and she failed to meet that minimum requirement.
- November 19, 2022 Awesome
- November 17, 2022 Dr. Cristiano was wonderful. She was kind and informative and very approachable. She treated my child well and seemed to care about her conditions.
- November 16, 2022 Very helpful
- November 9, 2022 Listens to concerns, not rushed
- October 28, 2022 Dr. Cristiano appeared to be a no nonsense, get it done doctor. I really appreciated that she took the time to address our concerns about our child and look forward to seeing her again.
- September 23, 2022 Straightforward, confident, clear communicator, nice, capable
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, Furman University, 2004
- MD, University of South Carolina - Columbia, 2010
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2013
Fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Allergy and Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
- Medical Director for Allergy Clinic, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
- Assistant Professor, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Immunologic Diseases
- Assistant 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
- Could chiggers be contributing to the prevalence of galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose sensitization and mammalian meat allergy?. Stoltz LP, Cristiano LM, Dowling APG, Wilson JM, Platts-Mills TAE, Traister RS. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019 Feb; 7(2):664-666.
- Prehospital Administration of Epinephrine in Pediatric Anaphylaxis - A Statewide Perspective. Cristiano LM, Hiestand B, Caldwell JW, Gower WA, Fernandez AR, Gilbert K, Winslow JE. Prehosp Emerg Care. ; 22(4):452-456.