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Michael Stephen Cartwright, MD

  • Neuromuscular Neurology
Michael Stephen Cartwright, MD

Michael Stephen Cartwright, MD

  • Neuromuscular Neurology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nerve Injury
  • Polymyositis
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4.6 (22 Ratings)


Adult Provider

Pediatric Provider



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    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

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.6

    22 Ratings 17 Comments

    Listened to me 4.7
    Cared about me 4.7
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.7
    Included me in decisions about my care 4.8

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    Patient Comments

    • January 9, 2023 Dr. Cartwright is an exceptional doctor. He listens and is very helpful. We are fortunate to have him as our children's doctor.
    • January 5, 2023 Dr.. Cartwright is great. He saved my life .
    • November 10, 2022 Thoughtful, through and compassionate physician
    • October 27, 2022 Dr Cartwright is pleasant and very knowledgeable. He speaks with words that we all can understand and answers questions with the same language. He doesn’t rush through an appointment and makes sure that the patient has no questions before the appointment ends.
    • October 8, 2022 A great doctor and a fine human being. I have gotten to know him and have great respect for him. He listens and is kind and considerate. My expectations are not super high but are excided every time I have attended the clinic.
    • September 9, 2022 I truly appreciate Dr. Cartwrights' understanding of my medical condition. He was in no hurry and spent as much time with me as necessary.
    • July 21, 2022 Dr Cartwright is one of the best doctors that we know of for neurology. He has been very helpful in getting my condition under control. I really think that he is one of the best doctors you could ever have.
    • July 21, 2022 I am so thankful and pleased to have a provider who understands my medical condition, is current on any potential changes of treatment and/or research. I most appreciate his compassionate mannerism, willingness to listen and his input of my care allowing me to be a participant as well. Thank you Dr. Cartwright.
    • May 29, 2022 Very disappointed not help offered for my kid
    • May 21, 2022 Dr Cartwright is a senior neurologist with great depth and breadth of knowledge as to how to assess patients for neurological illness and it was very encouraging to have him evaluate me
    • May 19, 2022 Listens, involves me, spends very adequate time with me, caring
    • April 9, 2022 Incredible individual who has taken the time to listen to me as I journey through the disease progression. I have gotten to know him and sense his deep compassion for his patients and also his students. He is an asset to the hospital and to the medical school.
    • March 31, 2022 Great communicator
    • March 24, 2022 His teaching fellowship doctor was great!! I can’t comment on him because I had more interaction with Dr. McGee
    • March 18, 2022 Dr. Cartwright has a servant's heart and truly cares about patient outcomes.
    • March 9, 2022 Terrific guy! Great advice giver and has great staff working with him!
    • January 20, 2022 He is a Very Professional Medical provider. I trust Him.

    Locations

    Neurology - Shepherd

    Address

    500 Shepherd St.

    Suite 300

    Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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    Appointments

    336-716-4101
    Neurology - Shepherd

    Neuromuscular, Diagnostic Neurology Lab

    Address

    Reynolds Tower

    Medical Center Boulevard

    Main Floor

    Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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    Contact Us

    336-716-5557
    336-713-4227 (FAX)
    Neuromuscular, Diagnostic Neurology Lab

    Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic

    Address

    500 Shepherd Street

    Suite 300

    Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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    Hours of Operation

    Second Tuesday of each month

    Contact Us

    336-716-4101
    Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
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    Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic

    Address

    Janeway Tower

    Medical Center Boulevard

    9th Floor

    Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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    Hours of Operation

    Third and Fourth Tuesdays of each month

    Contact Us

    336-716-4101
    Pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic
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    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

    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


    Research

    • Publications
    • Clinical Trials
    • 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.
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    • Study observing patients taking Eteplirsen for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Research Interests

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
    • Dermatomyositis
    • Muscular Dystrophies
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Neuromuscular Ultrasound
    • Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood

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