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Michael Stephen Cartwright, MD

Michael Stephen Cartwright, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Hereditary Neuropathies
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
- Polymyositis
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Miller Fisher Syndrome
- Motor Neuron Diseases
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuropathy
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Mitochondrial Myopathy
- Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
- Myopathy
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Monomelic Amyotrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonia
- Progressive Lateral Sclerosis
Ratings and Reviews
4.892 Ratings 12 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.8 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.8 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.7 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.8 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- May 15, 2021very caring, time well spent, very knowledgeable about my unusual case
- April 7, 2021*Dr. C. is wonderful!
- March 29, 2021Dr. Cartwright is an excellent neurologist. He is experienced and knowledgeable, and has genuine compassion for the welfare of his patients.
- March 15, 2021amazed at Dr. Cartwright's knowledge of genetics and heredity of ALS.
- March 11, 2021See this doctor once a yr. unless needed for any new problem or a need to adjust medication. Trust him.
- February 22, 2021Dr. Cartwright and his team are professional, polite and kind. I never had a feeling of being rushed, able to ask questions with complete answers and explanation given. Again am grateful of the services given and willingness to collaborate with other specialist to assure the best of care and treatment is given.
- January 18, 2021I AM VERY LUCKY TO HAVE THIS PROVIDER
- December 2, 2020good experience
- September 22, 2020We (wife & I) really felt hopeless until we met Dr. Cartwright. It was quite emotional for us to feel like he had a plan and there was some optimism with him. We changed doctors/clinics that day and remain very anxious to get started. Our appointment is not until 11/04 but I've asked to be put on waiting list for any sooner openings.
- September 19, 2020dr cartwright ALWAYS provides time needed for questions, solutions, etc.has excellent knowledge of muscular dystrophy, has awesome bed side manner, direct but consciously aware of patient/family issues, emotions. ALWAYS ON TOP OF HIS GAME- awesome, knowledgeable neurologist. blessed to have him during my journey w/my " fshd" muscular dystrophy. has excellent back staff.
- September 14, 2020My visit with Alex the PT was good.
- August 28, 2020Dr. Cartwright was very easy to work with on video, not rushed, gave me time to ask questions, discussed his thoughts and recommendations.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Second Tuesday of each month
Hours of Operation
Third and Fourth Tuesdays of each month
Credentials
Education
- BS, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1998
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2002
- MS, Wake Forest University, 2019
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2003
- Neurology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Neurology
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 - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): 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 and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
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)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
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 MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
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
- Guidelines for neuromuscular ultrasound training. Tawfik EA, Cartwright MS, Grimm A, Boon AJ, Kerasnoudis A, Preston DC, Wilder-Smith E, Axer H, Hobson-Webb LD, van Alfen N, Crump N, Shahrizaila N, Inkpen P, Mandeville R, Sakamuri S, Shook SJ, Shin S, Walker FO. Muscle Nerve. 2019 10; 60(4):361-366.
- Cost-effectiveness of neuromuscular ultrasound in focal neuropathies. Mandeville R, Wali A, Park C, Groessl E, Walker FO, Cartwright MS. Neurology. 2019 06; 92(23):e2674-e2678.
- Racial differences in intervention rates in individuals with ALS: A case-control study. Qadri S, Langefeld CD, Milligan C, Caress JB, Cartwright MS. Neurology. 2019 04; 92(17):e1969-e1974.
- Ultrasound guidance for sural nerve conduction studies. Cartwright MS, White DL, Hollinger JS, Krzesniak-Swinarska M, Caress JB, Walker FO. Muscle Nerve. 2019 06; 59(6):705-707.
- Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Radial Neuropathies at the Elbow. Xiao TG, Cartwright MS. . 2019; 10:216.