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Karen Craven Goins, FNP-BC

Karen Craven Goins, FNP-BC

Karen Craven Goins, FNP-BC

4.8 (174 Ratings)


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    4.8

    174 Ratings 117 Comments

    Listened to me 4.8
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.8
    Addressed my questions and concerns 4.8
    Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions 4.8

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    Patient Comments

    • January 25, 2023 Very knowledgeable and helpful with all concerns!
    • January 19, 2023 Karen Goins an exceptional healthcare provider! She takes the time to listen, ask and answer questions, and provides clear advice for treatment.
    • January 18, 2023 Karen listened to my concerns and symptoms. She provided excellent explanations and care, updating my prescriptions in the process.
    • January 17, 2023 She is patient, kind and extremely caring. Excellent care
    • January 14, 2023 Extremely attentive and very encouraging. I was at the brink of giving up on getting any quality health care as it was stressing me out to the point of it being harmful to my health. I feel so much better now that I am getting proper care. Karen is absolutely wonderful!
    • January 11, 2023 Karen was so very concerned about my problem, she listened while I told her my problem, seemed to be very concerned , very caring. Will go back to her anytime the situation arises.
    • January 11, 2023 Great visit !!
    • January 6, 2023 Hard to get to the phone
    • December 28, 2022 She is wonderful.
    • December 28, 2022 Karen goes above and beyond to help you and she genuinely cares. She??s extremely easy to talk to about anything. She has a wonderful bedside manner.
    • December 27, 2022 first met Karen in 2020 when my husband had been sick for a couple of weeks and wasnt improving. he normally sees another doctor in the practice but that day I asked if ANYONE could see him. that turned out to be Karen. later on when my doctor of over 30 years retired I had to find someone for myself. I chose Karen.
    • December 23, 2022 Karen is wonderful! She is caring, compassionate and genuinely concerned.
    • December 17, 2022 She is the best !!
    • December 17, 2022 She put wrong medicine name in my follow up visit summary
    • December 9, 2022 Karen Goins is always very attentive to hear my needs and provide the care to assist in making things better for me.
    • December 7, 2022 Karen was great! She has a disarming sense of humor and quickly addressed my concerns about my treatment.
    • December 4, 2022 She is one of the most knowledgeable, caring, professional providers I have ever seen!
    • December 1, 2022 Karen is wonderful however the office is absolutely discussing! The waiting area smelled horrendous and the bathroom was absolutely unacceptable.
    • November 19, 2022 Gave concern about the cyst on my face. Need follow and referral
    • November 17, 2022 Karen is wonderful She is a very caring person She always has a smile and makes you feel at ease during each visit Im very thankful for Karen and that she??s taking care of my health needs
    • November 16, 2022 Always listens and makes me relaxed with my health issue and it is solved
    • November 15, 2022 Karen is wonderful. She??s very caring.
    • November 15, 2022 Karen is always pleasant and takes care of you
    • October 31, 2022 She listens to what you say and based her diagnoses on what I??ve said and on any thing else she finds in her exam.
    • October 28, 2022 Karen is absolutely wonderful! She cares for her patients as if we are all family! Always present, available, and willing to listen, understand, and guide. I am so grateful to have found her and this office!
    • October 23, 2022 fast
    • October 17, 2022 She is wonderful! Caring, knowledgeable, does not rush through the visit.
    • October 13, 2022 Very friendly caring and very efficient would see her again for my care
    • October 12, 2022 Karen is a very good care provider. She lessons to what you have to say. She talks about what you don't understand.
    • October 7, 2022 She's fantastic. Great bedside manner, relatable, and caring.
    • October 7, 2022 Karen is very friendly and is very efficient. She gave me the best care.
    • September 29, 2022 She was great. She made me feel like she was genuinely concerned for my well being, and made me feel at ease. She messaged me the very next day with my blood work results and instructions to help correct my vitamin deficiency
    • September 28, 2022 Very caring and helpful.
    • September 27, 2022 Best doctors you can ever find
    • September 20, 2022 Karen cares for her patients and explains what to do next.
    • September 13, 2022 Karen shows concern and is very good at her job .
    • September 11, 2022 I came to dr office to get medical advice. I did not go to dr office to be asked what I needed.
    • September 10, 2022 She is phenomenal !
    • September 8, 2022 Super nice, took time, & concern
    • September 7, 2022 Karen Goins,FNP is a wonderful person and health care provider. She awesome and compassionate.
    • September 3, 2022 She took time to talk with me. And to listen to what I said or needed
    • September 1, 2022 Miss Karen is absolutely awesome.
    • August 31, 2022 Wonderful visit
    • August 29, 2022 Karen, in addition to very knowledgeable, was a GREAT listener and gave thoughtful suggestions to my follow up to by pass surgery. We have complete confidence in her opinions and the cardiologist we saw the next week agreed with 100% of her choices of meds and care. Super job.
    • August 28, 2022 Karen is an attentive and caring person. She diagnosed my problem and am already feeling much better. I find it??s very easy to talk to another woman because she has an understanding of what you are talking about.
    • August 27, 2022 Professional and friendly
    • August 25, 2022 Kind, informative, helpful!
    • August 18, 2022 Karen is an excellent NP.She is very caring and compassionate
    • August 14, 2022 She takes time to listen and shows concern for your health.
    • August 10, 2022 Dr. Goins listened to my current health concerns and treated me with compassion and professional care.
    • August 8, 2022 She's the best
    • August 6, 2022 She was very kind and compassionate. Listened to me. Give very knowledgeable suggestions. Took every step needed to schedule test and order my refills.
    • August 6, 2022 Karen is amazing and very personable!! She is always very helpful and responds quickly through portal questions.
    • August 6, 2022 She is very caring and thorough. She listens to question and thoughts and interacts well. Both my Wife and I see Karen.
    • August 5, 2022 Karen listens, and acts. Bayada nurse came out today. We just want his legs to stay down where he can walk. Thanks
    • August 5, 2022 Karen is kind and attentive.
    • August 4, 2022 She??s great! Listens and explains everything clearly!
    • August 4, 2022 Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly
    • July 31, 2022 I appreciated her effective communication, taking time to answer my questions, and asking me questions in return. I really felt her compassion and attention to detail (also in her after visit notes).
    • July 27, 2022 Karen takes her time with patient and shows concerns.
    • July 26, 2022 She was fine but I always prefer seeing Dr. Grisso.
    • July 23, 2022 She paid attention to me and took great care of me.
    • July 22, 2022 Karen Goins and the rest of the staff at Dr. Grisso??s office are caring, courteous, efficient and professional.
    • July 21, 2022 Karen is a very knowledgeable friendly and caring doctor....
    • July 21, 2022 Only problem with this office is the fact when u call in you get someone at another location and can't get the proper answers. This has always been an issue. Need to have someone on-site handling calls. Everone within office is great.
    • July 15, 2022 A credit to NCBH/Atrium
    • July 14, 2022 Not sure that my problem has been properly analysized
    • July 12, 2022 Karen was so helpful with my issues and concerns at our visit. I appreciate the recommendations and reassurance provided.
    • July 10, 2022 Karen was great! She knew exactly what my problem was and took care of me ! Wonderful provider!
    • July 9, 2022 She was thorough and ask me questions about my health currently
    • July 5, 2022 Efficient and caring
    • July 4, 2022 She was very nice and professional ???
    • July 2, 2022 Always have been helpful.
    • June 28, 2022 Karen is the absolute right person for the work she is doing.She is professional ,friendly,kind ,caring and a great listener.
    • June 28, 2022 Karen is knowledgeable & professional but still friendly & approachable. I trust her diagnosis & advice.
    • June 23, 2022 Miss Karen is the best.
    • June 22, 2022 The care I receive from Karen Goins is never rushed, always so compassionate, and so helpful to find the problem and solutions.
    • June 21, 2022 Love Karen, always looks out for my best interest
    • June 7, 2022 Very nice and caring for me and my health conditions, takes time to really listen and explain directions clearly.
    • June 2, 2022 Good provider of care!
    • May 17, 2022 Karen is the kindest,most helpful and knowledgeable caretaker one can hope for!She is the best!
    • May 12, 2022 Professional and compassinate
    • May 11, 2022 Karen is awesome and always treats me as my health and well being is always a top priority for her.
    • May 10, 2022 She is always helpful and listens to concerns. She wants to find the right solution for a patient and not just put a bandaid on a problem
    • May 10, 2022 Karen really listens and is very helpful. She really cares.
    • May 4, 2022 Very sweet and very professional
    • May 2, 2022 She??s the best!
    • May 1, 2022 Karen Goins, did a great job taking care of my needs. Very kind & concerned.
    • April 29, 2022 She is very friendly and expressed concern for my issues and set me up with the correct specialists.
    • April 29, 2022 I was completely satisified
    • April 21, 2022 Karen is easy to talk to, understanding of your symptoms and listens to how you say you are feeling and explains your treatment for your symptoms .
    • April 19, 2022 Very knowledgeable and caring
    • April 17, 2022 I??m so glad that I have very loving and understanding Doctor Dr Goins made me feel so comfortable so much that it blew my mind because doctors usually rush in then rush out Dr Goins sat there and listen to my issues thank you Dr Goins
    • April 13, 2022 Listened attentively to my concerns. Gave good feedback.
    • April 13, 2022 She is so wonderful. I wouldn't and couldn't ask for a better health provided. Shes thorough, kind and very professional. Thank You Karen!!
    • April 9, 2022 love Karen's personality and concern for my welfare
    • April 9, 2022 She was very good, knew what I needed and sent me to the hospital.
    • April 8, 2022 Karen Goins is a good FNP. She pays attention to what you have to say. She does want ever She can to help or fix your problems. I would recommend her to anyone that needs a Dr.
    • April 6, 2022 Karen is always so caring and explains everything about by problem and what I need to do.
    • April 6, 2022 Professional and Courteous
    • April 1, 2022 Professional, congenital and thorough
    • March 31, 2022 Dr. Grisso, Karen and Joyce all give excellent care. I highly recommend them.
    • March 24, 2022 SHE WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND ADDRESSED MY NEEDS CAREFULLY
    • March 23, 2022 I never have had the awesome care I've experienced with this office. I have stayed with previous practices longer than I liked because I liked the doctor, but this office is a total package. I am so glad I switched my care to them.
    • March 21, 2022 Karen was very professional yet showed a personal approach to me as an individual. I felt that I had an individual that would be there for me.
    • March 8, 2022 She's the BEST !
    • March 4, 2022 She was so professional, friendly, and very easy to talk to. Listened Intently to all I had to explain. Seemed very concerned about my problem. Will gladly visit her again, if the need arises.
    • March 1, 2022 She was very Caring. Knew the problem and offered more care.
    • February 17, 2022 Very caring person. I tell all my friends about how much I enjoy seeing her. I recommend her to everybody. She takes the time to listen to me. She is a blessing in my life when I really need someone to be there.
    • February 16, 2022 She did a great job at explaining what what happening and what the next steps would consist of.
    • February 12, 2022 She was wonderful.
    • February 12, 2022 Karen Goins is the best. She cares for her patients and is very attentive to what we say. She knows how to fix my problems. She is the most amazing FNP I have ever had. I love the treatment she gives, she has the best bed side manner. And she is smart, she knows what she is doing.
    • February 9, 2022 It was nice meeting her. She was very friendly and helpful.
    • February 8, 2022 She is very understanding, caring, and willing to help with a plan
    • February 4, 2022 This lady is awesome & I absolutely adore her and her nurse assistant! She so caring and understanding with anything I talk with her about !
    • February 2, 2022 She is very professional and personal meet all needs efficiently and goes above and beyond
    • February 1, 2022 Rushed thru no time with me the patient

    Locations

    Internal Medicine - Asheboro

    Formerly known as Carolina Primary Medicine

    Address

    327 Rock Crusher Road

    Asheboro, NC 27203

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Thurs: 7:30 am - 5 pm
    Fri: 7:30 am - 1 pm

    Appointments

    336-636-5546
    336-636-5145 (FAX)
    Internal Medicine - Asheboro

    Credentials

    Education

    • NP, Herzing University, 2019

    Board Certifications

    • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Positions

    • Nurse Practitioner

    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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