Additional Languages Spoken
Indian (Hindi)
Ashok K. Hemal, MD
Ashok K. Hemal, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Enlarged Prostate
- Fistula
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Hematuria (Adult)
- Penile Cancer
- Elevated PSA
- Hydrocele (Adult)
- Prostate Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.6371 Ratings 130 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.6 |
| Cared about me | 4.6 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.6 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.6 |
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 18, 2023 Wake Forest Baptist is the best health care facility I have attended and Dr Hemal is absolutely the best in his field. A caring facility with the best doctors and staff.
- September 18, 2023 ?? great doc
- September 16, 2023 on time and thourgh
- September 9, 2023 He is the total professional. He is clear, caring, and very knowledgeable.
- September 9, 2023 Dr. Hemal is a knowledgeable and gifted Urologist. I wouldn't trust my prostate cancer care to anyone else.
- September 2, 2023 He is the consummate physician with his expertise and caring heart.
- August 29, 2023 Dr. Hemal is a great Doctor
- August 25, 2023 I think he is a great surgeon and I feel very lucky that he operated on me.
- August 22, 2023 Just love Dr Hemal,he was my Kidney Doctor back in 2012.
- August 20, 2023 Very appreciative of the care provided.
- August 19, 2023 Dr. Hemal is extremely knowledgeable and supportive, addressing patient concerns in a positive, professional manner while earning patient trust.
- August 19, 2023 Doctor Hemal really cares about me and he took his time to explain and make sure I understood everything.
- August 16, 2023 I felt like Dr.Hemal cared about me as his patient. He took time to explain my options and explain in detail my condition.
- August 1, 2023 I have seen Dr. Hemal twice so far in a consultation visit. His approach is very professional and shows a very caring nature to the patient. He welcomes your input and encourages you to consider all options, including surgery as a plan of action.
- July 31, 2023 Waited over an hour sitting in the room waiting on doctor. He then spent less than 5 minutes with me as he was quite rushed to finish with me.
- July 19, 2023 His mannerism was great. He explained everything in details to me. Actually he made me laugh because I needed a doctor with the kind of care. that would walk me through details of what is to come for my health. He assured me and that’s what I needed. He was very confident as a doctor. I just like his personality and God knew I needed someone with a personality but as a great doctor.
- July 17, 2023 He is the best. Always takes Time to listen to me and explains everything very clearly.
- July 15, 2023 Good listener, informative/knowledgeable
- July 14, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very strait forward and honest about my situation and at the same time seemed focused on my emotional well being and concerns of quality of life.
- July 13, 2023 Dr Hemal is great doctor. He fixed my problem in one visit and now keeps regular check on me. He even calls to check on my health. Best doctor ever.
- July 11, 2023 Very professional, explains complex issues in very simple, understandable terms.
- July 6, 2023 He's the best! It is obvious that he cares about his patients. He takes time to answer questions during appointments and provides contact info for questions that come up afterward. I usually had one! My surgery went well and all of Dr Hemal's team members that provided care were great.
- June 25, 2023 Dr. Hamal put me at ease right away. He had already seen all my records and had come up with a treatment plan. I had been very nervous about the visit, but he and his team put me completely at ease.
- June 24, 2023 Very professional at his job , has consern for your problem an great staff working for him.
- June 23, 2023 Didn't say much
- June 23, 2023 Dr. Hemal is clear, presents my options and in doing this gives me hope in both today and in time. More than any, there's no one else ( meaning the staff he leads as well ) I'd rather have my well being cared over.. no other hands, period!
- June 22, 2023 My hero, Thank You.
- June 15, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very thorough in his explanation of my procedure.
- June 13, 2023 He cares and will explain so I understand.
- June 12, 2023 My husband and I both completely trust his care to Dr. Hemal. He is knowledgeable and also such a caring surgeon. He literally saved my husband's right kidney. This is an awesome group to work with.
- June 11, 2023 Great Doctor very kind and great listener and very helpful and willing to help making the best choice for me.
- June 11, 2023 Great doctor! Came up with a plan and executed it!
- June 11, 2023 Dr. Hemal is a gifted physician. Expert, knowledgeable, caring, and kind. Dr. Hemal will always be special to our family for the excellent care he has provided! I could not have found a better surgeon. As a recently retired Baptist pastor, I am CERTAIN God chose him for my health care. Well done Dr. Hemal!
- June 6, 2023 Appreciated Dr. Hemal taking time--not rushing--to explain what is going on and giving us information for decisions which need to be made.
- June 4, 2023 I think he done a wonderful job for me thank you
- June 2, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very cordial and thorough in every way. Could not ask for better care.
- May 31, 2023 4 more wks to wait for a procedure to get on his schedule after dealing with intense pain and blockage from a kidney stone for 2 1/2 months doesn’t seem right.
- May 25, 2023 I would highly recommend Dr.Hemal for any prostate issues you may experience.
- May 22, 2023 All I can say is thank you. Explain it very well.
- May 19, 2023 Professional and kind
- May 19, 2023 Doctor provided the information I needed to move for with my procedure.
- May 14, 2023 Very caring and knowledgeable.
- May 10, 2023 This practice ranks high above others! Efficient, caring, knowledgeable, patient, and they listen to you and provide information to ease your stress.
- May 8, 2023 Dr Hemal is very caring and helpful and kind. He checked in on me regularly and answered every question I had, putting my wife and I at ease and helping in my quick recovery. He and his team got us through an awful situation and I will recommend him to anyone in need of prostate care. He is a good and Godly man.
- May 8, 2023 Ashok K Hemal, MD: CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS HE HAS TAKEN CARE OF MY HEALTH FROM DAY ONE THROUHG MY SURGERY AND HAS TAKEN CARE OF GETTING ME BACK TO ENJOYING EACH DAY FEELING MUCH BETTER. THANKS FOR A GREAT DOCTOR AND HIS STAFF.
- May 7, 2023 Very detailed and he answered all my questions.
- May 3, 2023 Excellent doctor. I would suggest he listens more.
- April 29, 2023 Dr. Hemal Great Doctor
- April 28, 2023 Would recommend Dr Hemal no doubt
- April 23, 2023 All the people involved were very nice and attentive.
- April 19, 2023 Dr Hermal is a kind person and an excellent physician !
- April 18, 2023 Excellent Care from Dr Hemal
- April 17, 2023 Excellent doctor
- April 15, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very confident about what my condition is and how to manage it.
- April 15, 2023 Dr Hemal is the best.cant say enough good.
- April 10, 2023 Absolutely fantastic care. He was very personable and included me in every aspect. And he actually called me on my cell on several occasions just to check up. I can honestly say that has never happened with any other healthcare provider.
- April 7, 2023 I am very satisfied with the care Dr Hemal has given me.
- April 4, 2023 Dr. Hemel explained the care plan in plain, layman’s terms which were easily understandable.
- April 2, 2023 Yes, they maintain very privacy and careful.
- April 1, 2023 The entire urology staff are excellent in every respect
- March 25, 2023 Dr. Hemal is the very best, both as a doctor and as a person. His skill as a surgeon is equaled in a care of the one he is treating, and adding to the quality of life going forward of the patient in his care. He gave me back my life, and added a future I can not only have hope in, but in short term, has returned me to living, working at the level I was before his care. He has changed my life, if ever asked, my advice to anyone needing his ability and knowledge, care, straight forward and truthful stance.. he would be the man and doctor I'd point toward.
- March 25, 2023 Dr Hemal is an excellent Dr and excellent surgeon. He has been very good about explaining things to me about my kidney surgery and going over all my tests with me. I highly recommend him
- March 21, 2023 It would be nice to have lab work done ahead of visit in case there are issues to discuss.
- March 21, 2023 Feel very confident in my upcoming surgery
- March 20, 2023 Fantastic Doctor—I’d recommend him to anyone who would listen to me. Probably saved my life or at the least help me live a longer life with my family, I can’t thank him enough. God Bless Dr Hemal
- March 19, 2023 I have no point of comparison. It took a long time for him to finally see me. Once he did, he was fine. Perhaps scheduling of patient visits could be improved.
- March 19, 2023 Explained the issue and possible solutions. Put me at ease about the surgery and recovery time.one of the best surgeons I’ve come across. Knowledgeable. Knowledgeable. Cordial.
- March 16, 2023 The best Doctor I have ever had.
- March 15, 2023 Dr. Hemal is very knowledgeable, professional and personable and will spend whatever time needed to answer any questions or concerns.
- March 14, 2023 He is a great doctor. Would highly recommend him.
- March 14, 2023 as i stated earlier- i have annual visits with Dr. Hemal - because of a surgery I had there some years ago. what I can say now is - my recent medical check up with him was polite, professional, and pleasant.
- March 13, 2023 Fantastic competent caring doctor.
- March 8, 2023 Dr Hemal Was extremely caring, knowledgeable, confident in procedure he recommended, and he personally called to give test results after surgery. I would highly recommend Dr Hemal & Staff
- March 4, 2023 I think they should call the trimix in & let the patient pick it up & come to one appointment & see the doctor & get trained on the injection part of it.
- March 3, 2023 Dr. Hemal presented a friendly, caring, and attentive attitude, and he displayed a very high degree of expertise relating to my health issue.
- March 2, 2023 Dr. Hemal is the BEST!
- March 2, 2023 Dr.Hemal is a fine doctor an surgeon .I highly recommend to anyone in the world .
- March 1, 2023 I feel like he is a very competent doctor but wish he was a little less rushed during the appointment time.
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very understanding and considerate to my needs. He's number 1 in my opinion.
- February 19, 2023 Caring. Professional
- February 17, 2023 Dr. Hemal is a gifted and masterful surgeon who performed my challenging salvage prostatectomy with excellent results. His world-renowned reputation is well-deserved, yet he has a wonderfully personable and genial bedside manner.
- February 13, 2023 I find Dr. Hemal to be very competent and thorough
- February 13, 2023 He really explained my options in terms that I could understand.
- January 31, 2023 Most of visit was with nurse & PA, less than 5 minutes spent with Dr. Over 1 hour total time spent in room with less than 20 minutes total seeing any care provider.
- January 31, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very thorough and did not rush through with me. He treated me respectfully and I felt like he cared.
- January 30, 2023 Already stated my opinion do not want to revisit it was very displeased very unsatisfied left shaking my head I was dismissed did not get the care that I thought I needed to get was very disappointed
- January 27, 2023 I think that, overall, Dr. Hemal did a good job. I would have preferred that, when asked for his opinion as to which treatment option was better, if he had been more forthcoming. He was very hesitant to give a recommendation when I asked for one.
- January 26, 2023 Compassionate, understanding, attentive, showed concern for my wellbeing. Excellent physician
- January 25, 2023 Dr Hemal put everything on the table along with his suggestions, and then ask your for your thoughts and preference.
- January 22, 2023 Dr. Hemal takes time to explain and educate. I would certainly recommend him and this practice.
- January 21, 2023 Dr. Hemal is very through and caring Dr. He explains things well and listens to any concerns you may have. Overall he is one of the best providers I’ve seen.
- January 20, 2023 Dr. Hemal was very nice and was quick to explain the plan that I would take to determine my future medical needs. I would recommend him to my friends.
- January 19, 2023 Excellent care ,
- January 18, 2023 intelligent, organized. Could not take in everything, more final written explanation needed.
- January 18, 2023 Dr Hemal is compassionate, patient, and wise!
- January 18, 2023 Dr Hemal es un alto conocedor de su oficio y un proveedor de salud, en su labor inspira confianza y se le aprecia su satisfaccion por los buenos resultados obtenidos. No teno dudas en recomendarlo en su labor.
- January 12, 2023 He was hard for me to understand but he tried to explain to me.
- January 12, 2023 Dr Hemal was cordial and explained my condition and treatment options in clear concise and straightforward manner.His office is well organized and his staff was professional and caring. This was my first visit and I left feeling confident that I was in good hands.
- January 12, 2023 excellent
- January 11, 2023 He is very thorough, patient ang knowledgeable.
- January 9, 2023 Dr Hemal never rushes me in and out. He listens and explains my condition so that I understand and he’s always compassionate and caring. He’s a good doctor.
- January 5, 2023 Dr. Hemal is one of the best doctors that I have seen in my 84 years of age. He is brilliant in his surgery. When others declined to do my surgery, he stepped up! He is very caring and always answers my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Hemal !
- January 5, 2023 Dr. Hemal is a skilled surgeon, excellent communicator, and extremely knowledgeable about his field of practice. There aren’t enough superlatives to describe this wonderful doctor!
- January 4, 2023 Very friendly and explained my condition and the treatment plan in detail.
- January 2, 2023 Dr Ashok Hemal is a true professional.
- January 1, 2023 Very good at his profession
- December 30, 2022 Very professional and caring
- December 29, 2022 He's very professional and knowledgeable
- December 23, 2022 He was very caring and listened to my concerns and took his time with me.
- December 17, 2022 He is very friendly. He tried to distract me from the test, but it was only somewhat effective.
- December 17, 2022 outstanding dr
- December 7, 2022 Dr Hemal did a great job for my surgery and after visits as well
- December 1, 2022 Our first visit was a very positive experience. Dr. Hemal was recommended by a colleague and I can see why. His staff took the time to listen to me, explain my condition in easy to understand terms, and advise me on my options for treatment. Dr. Hemal is very open and honest and I feel that my care is in the right hands.
- November 29, 2022 Does his homework, knows the patient and the problems.
- November 25, 2022 Did not talk to him much. Mostly talked with his resident.
- November 23, 2022 When I was referred to Wake Forest Baptist it was to have my bladder removed
- November 17, 2022 He is the best!!! He let you know that he would do the best for you and your situation. Dr. Ashork A Hemal was the best Urologist I have been to for years. He explained what he need you to know very well . A nurse told me that I could not have gotten any better surgery to do what Dr. Hemal did in my surgery. Dr. O??Rourke : Assistant also explained well on a office visit.
- November 16, 2022 Very professional and knowledgeable
- November 10, 2022 He saved my life...part of my miracle! Dr. Hemal waisted no time in scheduling and completing my prostectomy successfully!!! Very technical and skilled...he's the best! Very open an honest from the start, Hemal gave me confidence and hope! Always my friend and hero!
- November 9, 2022 Surgery went well and very appreciative with his expertise. Thanks i
- November 6, 2022 He cares about his patients, treats them with respect and tremendous expertise. I feel fortunate he??s my doctor.
- November 4, 2022 I've been going to Dr. Hemal for many years. He has always taken the time to listen to me and then explain his procedure. His accent is somewhat thick at times, but he doesn't mind if you ask him to re-state his recommendations. After many prostate biopsies, he finally had to remove my prostate last year due to radical enlargement. I have healed well and have had no apparent problems. I give him a strong "thumbs-up"!
- October 25, 2022 Explained the different procedures in a way I understood Took time and made a stressful visit into a comfortable one in which I could ask questions.
- October 24, 2022 Dr. Hemal carefully explained a variety of options for treatment and discussed the pros and cons of each. He was thorough and answered my questions fully.
- October 21, 2022 He is one of the best Urologist anywhere! And, you can tell he really cares for his patients. I would highly recommend him!
- October 17, 2022 Very understanding and decisive.
- October 16, 2022 sure
- October 12, 2022 Vary professional
- October 10, 2022 Dr. Hemal is an extremely knowledgeable and talented health care provider. I have complete confidence in his recommendations about to address my health issues.
- September 24, 2022 Was diagnosed with renal carcinoma 6 years ago and Dr Hemal saved my life.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, Gajra Raja Medical College, 1983
Residency
- SURGERY, G.R. Medical College, 1985
- Urology, Post Graduate Medical Educational Research, 1989
Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology, Urology
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- International College of Surgeons
- National Academy of Sciences
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Urology
- Professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
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
- Ten-Year Oncologic Outcomes Following Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: Results from the International Robotic Cystectomy Consortium. Hussein AA, Elsayed AS, Aldhaam NA, Jing Z, Osei J, Kaouk J, Redorta JP, Menon M, Peabody J, Dasgupta P, Khan MS, Mottrie A, Stöckle M, Hemal A, Richstone L, Hosseini A, Wiklund P, Schanne F, Kim E, Ho Rha K, Guru KA. J. Urol. 2019 11; 202(5):927-935.
- Defining Risk Categories for a Significant Decline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate After Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Implications for Patient Follow-up. Martini A, Falagario UG, Cumarasamy S, Abaza R, Eun DD, Bhandari A, Porter JR, Hemal AK, Badani KK. Eur Urol Oncol. 2021 Jun; 4(3):498-501.
- Experience of surgeon, hospital, and comprehensive cancer team critical to the outcomes of radical cystectomy and urinary diversion. Pathak RA, Hemal AK. . 2019 Jul; 8(Suppl 3):S271-S273.
- Trends and outcomes in contemporary management renal cell carcinoma and vena cava thrombus. Beksac AT, Shah QN, Paulucci DJ, Lo JZ, Okhawere KE, Elbakry AA, Dayal BD, Mehrazin R, Eun D, Hemal A, Abaza R, Sfakianos JP, Badani KK. Urol. Oncol. 2019 09; 37(9):576.e17-576.e23.
- Identifying tumor-related risk factors for simultaneous adrenalectomy in patients with cT1-cT2 kidney cancer during robotic assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. Daza J, Beksac AT, Kannappan M, Chong J, Abaza R, Hemal A, Sfakianos JP, Badani KK. Minerva Urol Nephrol. 2021 Feb; 73(1):72-77.