Anthony J. DeFranzo Jr., MD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Hand Surgery

Anthony J. DeFranzo Jr., MD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Hand Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gynecomastia
- Facial Nerve Injuries
Conditions and Treatments
- Hand Surgery
- Upper and Lower Extremity Limb Reconstruction
- Neck Lift
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Facelift
- Blepharoplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Breast Augmentation
- Soft Tissue Fillers
- BOTOX Cosmetic
- Gynecomastia
- Polands Syndrome
- Abdominoplasty
- Breast Reduction
- Thigh Lift
- Chemical Peels
- Facial Nerve Injuries
- Trauma Wounds
Ratings and Reviews
4.8185 Ratings 21 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 | 4.8 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.8 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.8 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.7 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.7 |
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
- June 9, 2021Good experience
- May 29, 2021good
- May 28, 2021This was a very hard time for me and I really appreciate the care I got.
- May 22, 2021I have confidence in Dr.Defranzo. He has been an excellent health care provider for my past healthcare needs. He continues to follow up on my breast cancer reconstruction and I am returning to him for possible future care I may elect to have.
- May 10, 2021Very good service.
- April 30, 2021I would highly recommend *Dr. Defranzo to any one. Very respectful & knowledgeable.
- April 28, 2021outstanding dr I very much appreciate his concern and compassion he has shown . Trust and confidence is well established with dr and his stafff
- March 17, 2021I have sent numerous friends to Dr. DeFranzo. I believe he is one of the best in his field.
- March 16, 2021this was my first visit to the skin surgery clinic and it was a very good experience.
- February 23, 2021Provider very courteous, professional and polite.
- February 21, 2021I had no worries. All the team provided excellent care and follow up
- February 4, 2021The ratings say it all!
- January 26, 2021Excellent care & understanding!!
- January 20, 2021Very helpful in all areas
- January 13, 2021great
- January 5, 2021Thank you Dr DeFranzo!
- November 26, 2020Dr Defranzo is a very caring and compassionate provider. His excellent eye contact, active listening skills, and attentiveness to my concerns make me feel that I am being treated as an individual and not just another number. He is outstanding as he explains options, procedures, and treatments in terms that I can understand while respecting my input into my health care. He is the very best, and I feel very fortunate to be able to continue to see him for 33 years.
- November 18, 2020excellent
- October 14, 2020Dr Defranzo is an excellent physician. He has an excellent bedside manner and takes time to address any questions or concerns that I may have.
- September 9, 2020Highest level of care always.
- September 1, 2020Dr. Defranzo operated on me before. I trust him totally and feel confident about my future surgery.
Locations
Address
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Medical Center Boulevard
4th Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Get DirectionsWound Care and Hyperbaric Center
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Trinity College, 1969
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1973
Residency
- General Surgery, Boston Medical Center, 1978
- Plastic Surgery, Duke University Hospital, 1981
Fellowship
- Hand Surgery, Duke University Hospital, 1979
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Wound Healing Society
- American Society of Surgery of The Hand
- American Cleft Palate Association
- Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical Society
- American Burn Association
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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)
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
- An Algorithmic Approach to the Suspected Septic Wrist. Claiborne JR, Branch LG, Reynolds M, Defranzo AJ. Ann Plast Surg. 2017 Jun; 78(6):659-662.
- Use of Integra in the Management of Complex Hand Wounds From Cancer Resection and Nonburn Trauma. Reynolds M, Kelly DA, Walker NJ, Crantford C, Defranzo AJ. Hand (N Y). 2018 01; 13(1):74-79.
- A randomized trial of diagnostic ultrasound to improve outcomes in focal neuropathies. Cartwright MS, Griffin LP, Dowlen H, Bargoil JM, Caress JB, Li ZJ, Defranzo AJ, Wiesler ER, Tuohy CJ, Balakrishnan N, Molnar JA, Baute V, Koman LA, Poehling GG, Walker FO. Muscle Nerve. 2015 Nov; 52(5):746-53.
- Aesthetic outcomes of acellular dermal matrix in tissue expander/implant-based breast reconstruction. Forsberg CG, Kelly DA, Wood BC, Mastrangelo SL, DeFranzo AJ, Thompson JT, David LR, Marks MW. Ann Plast Surg. 2014; 72(6):S116-20.
- The effect of reusable versus disposable draping material on infection rates in implant-based breast reconstruction: a prospective randomized trial. Showalter BM, Crantford JC, Russell GB, Marks MW, DeFranzo AJ, Thompson JT, Pestana IA, David LR. Ann Plast Surg. 2014; 72(6):S165-9.