Michael F. Fina, MD
Michael F. Fina, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Celiac Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Constipation
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Diarrhea
Ratings and Reviews
4.8141 Ratings 63 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.8 |
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 20, 2023 Dr Fina is amazing and is the only reason I continue to be at patient at WFBMC
- September 16, 2023 He is a great doctor! He explains what he needs to explain in terms you understand. I trust him completely with my health. I took his advice from this visit and started immediately finding relief from my issue.
- September 15, 2023 Very understanding and knowledgeable doctor
- September 13, 2023 My presenting issue just isn't a simple one! Dr. Fina is very thorough and listens very carefully. He works with the patient. It was a good experience. I should also say that he is very soothing and has a demeanor that quiets anxietly.
- September 6, 2023 Dr. Fina is easily the best G.I. doctor in this area, and he has followed my family's G.I. health for over 25 years. In the process he diagnosed my wife's life-threatening condition and literally saved her life. This is no exaggeration.
- August 26, 2023 Dr Fina is the epitome of what a GREAT Doctor should be. He is a very caring very compassionate person and just an all around great Doctor.
- August 26, 2023 He listened to all my concerns and provided feedback that was helpful.
- August 23, 2023 He was the best
- August 18, 2023 Thank you, Dr. Fina. You have given me hope and my life back.
- August 17, 2023 He was very kind & explained things so that I could understand.
- July 25, 2023 He is a great Doctor--one of the best I have met. He is very friendly and puts you at ease. He carefully listens and does not get in a hurry. He is thorough and clearly explains your condition and deals with your concerns. He's a super Doc!!!
- July 18, 2023 He is a thoughtful person and has my best interest at heart. He wants to find all the answers.
- July 1, 2023 Dr. Fina really cares about his patients. He takes as much time as you need, explains everything in a very understanding manner and answers all your questions.
- June 30, 2023 Dr M Fina was very understanding of my needs. He explained my meds very clearly to me. Honorable Doctor at Wake Forest Hospital !
- June 23, 2023 Dr. Fina seemed willing to listen and answered all questions . He seems kind and knowledgeable.
- June 23, 2023 Dr. Fina is a very competent, caring physician.
- June 11, 2023 Dr. Fina is very empathetic and relatable.
- June 9, 2023 I have found Dr. Fina to be attentive, interested, and knowledgeable. He is easy to talk to which creates a sense of trust between us. Guess I could sum it up by saying he has a great bedside manner, and I am always glad to see him.
- June 9, 2023 Dr Fina is one of the best Drs I have had the pleasure of working with. He is friendly, compassionate, and truly cares for his patients! He listens to me and is always willing to help find a solution to my problem! I have had very unpleasant past colonoscopy experiences with other GI practices but never had a problem with Dr Fina! He explains everything before and after the procedure and again truly seems to care about the patient ! I highly recommend him to others!
- May 27, 2023 Dr Fina is always attentive, and great at explaining things
- May 26, 2023 Thanks
- May 5, 2023 Dr. Fina is so caring. He explains everything thoroughly and really takes time with you. Excellent.
- April 29, 2023 Dr. Fina showed kindness and caring. Asked me questions about my health and experience which is so important. Shared his concerns with my testing results and made recommendations.
- April 25, 2023 Very knowledgeable and explained everything so I could understand
- April 23, 2023 Dr. Fina really cares about his patients.
- April 22, 2023 Dr. Fina is a thorough physician and has been a true asset iny healthcare and assisting in the treatment of my rare condition.
- April 11, 2023 Dr. Fina carefully considers the patient’s unique needs
- April 8, 2023 Dr Fina listen to my concerns , and included me in the final decision
- March 31, 2023 I have been a patient of his for close t 30 years. He has helped me stay healthy all of that time. His caring demeanor goes far toward his success.
- March 28, 2023 Dr. Fina is an exceptional physician and is the only reason I am a patient with WFBMC. As soon as he retires, I will be searching for another practice with more friendly staff.
- March 17, 2023 Dr Fina is very nice and caring. He takes time with you and explains things.
- March 10, 2023 I am so thankful for Dr. Fina and his team. Everyone has been outstanding!
- March 10, 2023 I’ve been a patient of Dr. Fina’s for 16 years and so appreciate his professionalism, his acumen and expertise, and his willingness to listen. I trust him implicitly and hope he never retires!
- March 10, 2023 I trust Dr. Fiona’s diagnosis and plan that we discussed to improve my colitis.
- March 10, 2023 He was very helpful. Took the time to listen and also he explained everything really well. Did not rush while he was seeing me.
- March 10, 2023 Dr. Fina is the most caring person. He takes his time to explain in detail my test results and any questions I have. He puts the room at ease with his calming spirit. I feel safe with the care he gives me. He’s very intelligent about my needs.
- March 8, 2023 Very willing to listen. Didn't make me feel like a "number " carefully explained care plan and I didn't feel rushed
- February 25, 2023 Dr Fina is very knowledgeable in his field of care. We talked and he explained what to do and expect in my future care. He took care of some health issues I’ve had for a while. Him and his staff are great.
- February 24, 2023 Dr. Fina is an excellent doctor. Both my husband and I have seen him. He is very professional. He takes as much timeas it takes to explain everything in a way that is understsndable. When you tell him what your concerns are he listens to everything you are saying. I would highly recommend Dr. FINA to anyone who needs his service.
- February 17, 2023 Dr Fina is great, always listens to my concerns and very thorough.
- February 4, 2023 Dr. Fina was very knowledgeable and had collected and studied my previous records to be informed of my medical condition and treatment needs.
- January 28, 2023 He listened and it felt like we came to the decision together about my care
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Fina offered me an opportunity to use Mychart to get in touch with him which can be very helpful when I can not get an appointment quickly.
- January 27, 2023 Caring and listening skills are wonderful
- January 27, 2023 Listens, focuses conversation, confirms - looks for questions
- January 20, 2023 Dr Fina is attentive and thoughtful. He discussed options with me and explained why he thought one or the other was appropriate. I feel comfortable with him and he engenders trust.
- January 17, 2023 Dr. Michael Fina was very professional- very kind speaking and seemed to really listen to me. He made sure I understood what he was sharing and what our plan of action would be.
- January 6, 2023 It was a pleasure meeting and being cared for by Dr. Fina, I felt like he really listened and then came up with his recommendation that sounded totally fair to me. I am now waiting for the schedulers to contact me with my procedure appointment.
- December 19, 2022 He is a wonderful doctor. He is very patient and explains himself very well. He does not mind answering questions.
- December 16, 2022 HE IS THE BEST DR I HAVE IN 25 YEAR
- December 10, 2022 Dr Fina is professional, extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind.
- December 9, 2022 Very knowledgeable. Cared about what you were saying.
- December 9, 2022 Fabulous! Listens so carefully and explains in great detail!
- December 9, 2022 Very personable and knowledgeable
- November 30, 2022 He was very knowledgeable & willing to explain procedures. He also seemed to encourage me that there were things that could be implimented. I came away feeling encouraged.
- November 25, 2022 Dr. Fina is an excellent doctor. He was well prepared for my visit, reading my medical history. Dr. Fina listened to my concerns and addressed each one giving me the confidence in him as my digestive doctor.
- November 12, 2022 Dr Fina is a caring and well prepared physician. He has a friendly demeaner and cheerful way about him. I always enjoy seeing him
- November 5, 2022 Dr Fina really cares about Dan we love him
- November 4, 2022 He seemed very caring.
- November 4, 2022 Dr. Fina is very caring and knowledgeable. He makes me feel comfortable talking to him about my ulcerative colitis. He is always trying to find the best way to treat my condition.
- November 4, 2022 see previous comment
- October 21, 2022 He really cared about me and my health.
- October 3, 2022 He just one of our very favorite doctors ever , such a gentleman and do professional but he cares .
Locations
Digestive Health Endoscopy - Reynolds Tower
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Fordham University, 1971
- MD, New York Medical College, 1975
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Metropolitian Hospital Center, 1978
Fellowship
- Gastroenterology, Lahey Clinic Foundation, 1980
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology
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
- Colonic gallstone ileus. Sigmon L, Rejeski J, Marion B, Fina M. BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Oct; 2017
- Folate intake, MTHFR C677T polymorphism, alcohol consumption, and risk for sporadic colorectal adenoma (United States). Boyapati SM, Bostick RM, McGlynn KA, Fina MF, Roufail WM, Geisinger KR, Hebert JR, Coker A, Wargovich M. Cancer Causes Control. 2004 Jun; 15(5):493-501.
- Physical activity and reduced risk of incident sporadic colorectal adenomas: observational support for mechanisms involving energy balance and inflammation modulation. Hauret KG, Bostick RM, Matthews CE, Hussey JR, Fina MF, Geisinger KR, Roufail WM. Am. J. Epidemiol. 2004 May; 159(10):983-92.
- Polymorphism of the cyclin D1 gene, CCND1, and risk for incident sporadic colorectal adenomas. Lewis RC, Bostick RM, Xie D, Deng Z, Wargovich MJ, Fina MF, Roufail WM, Geisinger KR. Cancer Res. 2003 Dec; 63(23):8549-53.
- Calcium, vitamin D, and risk for colorectal adenoma: dependency on vitamin D receptor BsmI polymorphism and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use?. Boyapati SM, Bostick RM, McGlynn KA, Fina MF, Roufail WM, Geisinger KR, Wargovich M, Coker A, Hebert JR. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 2003 Jul; 12(7):631-7.