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Monica Cid, MD

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Monica Cid, MD

Monica Cid, MD

  • Ophthalmology
4.6 (227 Ratings)


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    4.6

    227 Ratings 115 Comments

    Listened to me 4.7
    Cared about me 4.6
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.7
    Included me in decisions about my care 4.7

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    Patient Comments

    • March 18, 2023 Super. Great excellent
    • March 18, 2023 Dr CID was very through. Listened to my concerns about family history.
    • March 17, 2023 Very informative about my condition and took time for all my needs.
    • March 17, 2023 Very knowledgeable and thorough.
    • March 16, 2023 Dr CID was listening to my concerns, reviewed test results in detail and recommended a plan of care. I felt comfortable during the visit.
    • March 16, 2023 She explained my test results carefully and helped me to understand why there are concerns for possible Glaucoma and why we need to continue monitoring my eyes carefully
    • March 15, 2023 La doctora es muy agradable y amable
    • March 14, 2023 Dr. CID did an excellent job removing the cataracts from both eyes. I am very pleased with the results.
    • March 6, 2023 very kind and knowledgeable
    • March 4, 2023 She is very nice and caring. Takes time to explain what she doing to your eyes and why
    • February 26, 2023 Very kind and professional
    • February 24, 2023 I am very pleased with Dr.Cid and her care. She is very proficient and also friendly. Her staff is also very nice and polite.
    • February 22, 2023 Very professional, explained changes in my eyesight, answered all my questions.
    • February 16, 2023 She is the best!
    • February 14, 2023 Great visit. Dr Sid explained my situation to me and said she would see me in 4 months
    • February 14, 2023 Thank you for your knowledge in figuring out what my problem was.
    • February 13, 2023 Dr. Cid is very caring, professional, and attentive. She listens to me, and she explains everything in a way I can understand.
    • February 11, 2023 Monica is a very caring person that explains everything that is going on with you.
    • February 7, 2023 Dr. Cid is awesome! She is attentive and compassionate. Her expertise is stellar. Can’t imagine a better caregiver.
    • February 3, 2023 Dr. Cid seemed to be thorough and concerned about me. Visit felt a little rushed however.
    • January 31, 2023 She went above and beyond to make sure no damage done to my right eye - she also felt I should have a test made - so she contacted the doctor and set up the test. She didn’t have to do this. She did and I’m glad.
    • January 30, 2023 Very professional and answered my questions.
    • January 30, 2023 Dr. Cid was very kind, patient and caring. She offered me options and gave me best choices. Very good doctor and glad she is in our town!
    • January 26, 2023 Dr. Sid is an informative and caring doctor. I like her attitude. She is just good.
    • January 25, 2023 I can always ask Dr. Cid any questions or tell her about any eye problems I have been having.
    • January 24, 2023 Thorough in examination. Explains plan of care and reasoning for it. Validates any concerns that I may have.
    • January 21, 2023 Very thorough examination. Took time to explain diagnosis and used history from other sources.
    • January 16, 2023 Dr Sid is caring and professional and listened to my concerns I will return for follow up visits with her I have been a patient at this office for many years and they all care about their patients
    • January 16, 2023 Tries to fix the problem.
    • January 11, 2023 Very professional and explained and showed me pictures of my problem so I could better understand the procedure I am going to have.
    • January 11, 2023 The doctor kept me waiting for 45 minutes. Wasted time.
    • January 11, 2023 pleasant but professional
    • January 10, 2023 The care is excellent but she needs to do a better job of scheduling.
    • January 10, 2023 This was my first time seeing Dr.Cid. I will definitely seek her help again.
    • January 9, 2023 Dr. CID listens to my concerns and is very helpful. She is very easy to talk to and understands my concerns.
    • January 9, 2023 just very good vist
    • January 6, 2023 Monica Cid is exceptional - and I trust her immensely. She is kind, and diligent in her work.
    • December 26, 2022 I appreciated being worked into the schedule and being able to see Dr. Cid. She explained everything well and allayed my concerns.
    • December 26, 2022 Thorough and talked in terms that I could clearly understand.
    • December 25, 2022 Dr. CID did a great job removing my cataract. I am very pleased with my vision in my right eye.
    • December 24, 2022 Dr CID is friendly, kind and a very thorough doctor. She takes times with you during your examination and explains any questions or concerns you have. She always makes you feel comfortable during your visit.
    • December 24, 2022 Dr Cid was extremely careful analyzing my particular data, clarifying measurements with additional tests until she was confident of the results prior to my surgeries
    • December 21, 2022 she is not very friendly.
    • December 20, 2022 Dr Cid is very thorough and explains eye exam well.
    • December 20, 2022 seems rushed
    • December 19, 2022 She has always been straight forward with me.
    • December 17, 2022 Very professional and efficient and caring
    • December 15, 2022 Excellent doctor
    • December 14, 2022 Dr. Cid is highly respected in her field of expertise. She has my total trust. She explained everything in terms I could understand. Any procedures I may need in the future, I want Dr. Cid to do them.
    • December 14, 2022 I really like Dr. Cid. She is very thorough & I like a straight-to-the-point person.
    • December 7, 2022 Dr Cid is a great provider. she's friendly and you can tell she cares for you and wants the best care for you.
    • December 4, 2022 I trust Dr. Cid completely , she has been my doctor for several years and has been honest , I CANT PRAISE her enough
    • December 1, 2022 I appreciated the thoroughness of the exam and Dr. Cid's explanations and suggestions, which were helpful to me. Provided insight as to how I could care for my eyes going forward. Also the need for cataract surgery in the future.
    • December 1, 2022 Great Doc!
    • November 17, 2022 Thorough examination and evaluation.
    • November 17, 2022 A+
    • November 15, 2022 She is a very good doctor. I trust her completely with my eyes. She doesn??t talk much but is very competent.
    • November 15, 2022 Excellent
    • November 14, 2022 She is the best, the reason is to care for people eyes and mine also listen to questions and talk what you have to say
    • November 13, 2022 Well educated, knowledgable, eye doctor.
    • November 12, 2022 Very professional and caring about my eye
    • November 10, 2022 She is a very caring doctor. I'm so thankful she found what was wrong. I feel very blessed that things were not any worse. She is very special in my book.
    • November 9, 2022 Dr. Cid is a careful and thoughtful doctor. She cares for her patients and. Is very detail oriented.
    • November 8, 2022 Dr CID is an excellent communicator and explained the next step in my treatment and follow up
    • November 5, 2022 Excellent doctor
    • October 29, 2022 She is great
    • October 28, 2022 I love Dr..Cid, she has been my doctor for several years and has done surgery on my left eye and she is professional and explains each detail . I consider her a good friend as well . She will be doing my right eye soon and I have all the faith in the world in her as well as the good Lord.
    • October 25, 2022 Dr. Cid is very caring and thoughtful about my care.
    • October 25, 2022 Dr CID is always professional and knowledgeable about my eye care. She is pro active in anticipating any problems and takes steps to ensure the proper care of my eyesight.
    • October 24, 2022 Professional and knowledgeable
    • October 22, 2022 Dr Cid has been taking care of me for a year and has been trying to get to the bottom of my problems with the blind spells I have been having and has helped get me set up for appointments with a neurologist and an echocardiogram to hopefully find out what is causing the problem!
    • October 18, 2022 Dr CID, is very caring, and explains everything well.
    • October 14, 2022 Dr Cid is very careful to explain my eye condition and gives great advice.
    • October 13, 2022 Very competent! Caring! Listens!Explains anything you don??t understand! Whole staff treats you with courteous caring and competent way! Would highly recommend Dr Monica Cid to everyone!
    • October 12, 2022 Very interested and informative about my eye condition
    • October 10, 2022 Fell very comfortable with Dr Cid
    • October 2, 2022 She is a very good Dr. and I respect her knowledge and ability .
    • September 29, 2022 Professional,takes time to explain plan of care
    • September 28, 2022 Monica Cid is a great doctor and I enjoy my visit there
    • September 28, 2022 She is the best and has your best interest at heart!
    • September 21, 2022 She has aways been a professional and helpful , plus concerning with my eye care needs. She explains any issues with my eyes very well. She down to earth.
    • September 21, 2022 She is a very nice lady
    • September 16, 2022 Very professional and kind
    • September 14, 2022 Professional and knowledgeable. I trust her thoroughly with my medical care.
    • September 1, 2022 Very nice doctor.
    • September 1, 2022 I really like the doctor and the staff.
    • August 24, 2022 Dr. Cid is an excellent physician. If we were to move out of the area I would have our next health care provider recruit her. She is never in a hurry and doesn??t end the appointment until she feels you have had all of your questions answered.
    • August 20, 2022 Explains the procedure in detail so I knew what to expect. Another diagnosis was found on admission and she handled very professional and caring
    • August 14, 2022 Dr. Cid is a true professional. She performed my cataract surgery both times and referred me to a Retina Specialist for Macular degeneration when my right eye turned wet. I thank her for being a caring professional.
    • July 9, 2022 She is the best caring eye doctor
    • July 6, 2022 DR CID WAS PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL
    • June 26, 2022 I believe she is a very good doctor. She cares about her patients.
    • June 11, 2022 Very thorough
    • June 8, 2022 I appreciate being able to be one of her patients.
    • June 5, 2022 Extremely competent and empathetic.
    • June 1, 2022 Very thorough and concerned about my health.
    • May 28, 2022 Could spend more time talking and explaining. The assistant was not at all friendly. Hardly spoke.
    • May 23, 2022 Dr. Cid is very thorough and concerned.
    • May 21, 2022 I want to thank you so much for the good job you done on my eye
    • May 16, 2022 Dr. Cid is matter-of-fact as a provider. I appreciate her straightforward approach to my eye-care needs.
    • May 16, 2022 Took excellent care and carefully read and explained the findings to me
    • May 12, 2022 I am very satisfied with Dr. Cid. She is professional and explains everything clearly.
    • May 4, 2022 i am very pleased with Dr. Cid because I can tell she wants the best treatment for me.
    • April 22, 2022 Dr. Cid is an exceptional doctor. She listens and follows up immediately when needed. She asks questions and she answers questions you may have. I always feel that she cares about my eye health.
    • April 21, 2022 Dr. Cid is caring, professional, and extremely competent in all areas of eye care.
    • April 15, 2022 Dr CID is very good , at explaining your needs if any,
    • April 9, 2022 Very knowledgeable easy to talk with
    • April 9, 2022 Dr CID was very knowledgeable and respectful.
    • April 7, 2022 Dr Cid gave me the best eye care and sight is beautiful again and I never felt scared going under the knife with her talented hands and she is blessed. Thank you Dr. Cid!!
    • April 5, 2022 I have been comfortable with Dr. Cid's care and competence as a surgeon.
    • March 31, 2022 Monica Cid, MD is very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. I felt she gave me an excellent exam with a thorough explanation of her opinion on my eyes, which she said was stable.
    • March 29, 2022 No issues.
    • March 28, 2022 Dr. Cid is very intelligent, knowledgeable and wise. She cares about her patients/clients and wants the best for our success and well-being. In some situations today since about 2009, there are some MDs in other towns/cities who don't seem to value you as a human being with choices. All of the physicians that I have met at Wake Forest Baptist are warm, knowledgeable and caring based on my prior contacts, care and comparisons.
    • March 26, 2022 Expert surgeon
    • March 26, 2022 Very thorough and competent. Explains things well. Explained what to do going forward and what to watch out for. Friendly and cares about patients.

    Locations

    Eye Center - Elkin

    Formerly known as Parkwood Eye Center

    Address

    177 Parkwood Drive

    Elkin, NC 28621

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon: 8 am - 6 pm
    Tues - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Contact Us

    336-716-3822
    336-716-3822
    Eye Center - Elkin

    Optical Designs - Elkin

    Address

    177 Parkwood Drive

    Elkin, NC 28621

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 11:45 am; 12:45 pm - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-716-3822
    Optical Designs - Elkin

    Credentials

    Education

    • MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1993

    Internship

    • Gundersen Health Systems, 1994

    Residency

    • Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, 1997

    Fellowship

    • TEC University, 1998

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Ophthalmology

    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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