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Baker Livingston Henson, DO

  • General Surgery Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery
Baker Livingston Henson, DO

Baker Livingston Henson, DO

  • General Surgery Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

  • Obesity
  • Cancer
  • Gallbladder Disease
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4.7 (98 Ratings)


Adult Provider



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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Colon Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
    • Breast Surgery
    • Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Laparoscopic or Open Cholecystectomy
    • Colectomy
    • Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
    • Appendectomy
    • Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
    • Small Bowel Resection
    • Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
    • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
    • Cancer
    • Anal Fissure
    • Diverticulitis
    • Hernia
    • Metastatic Breast Cancer
    • Gastroparesis
    • Appendicitis
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Small Bowel Surgery
    • Adhesion Lysis
    • Bariatric Surgery Weight Management
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Anal Fistula
    • Gallbladder Polyps
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Rectal Cancer
    • Adrenal Disorders
    • Breast Cancer
    • Nissen Fundoplication
    • Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision/Resection
    • Obesity
    • Achalasia
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    • Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer
    • Soft Tissue Tumor

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.7

    98 Ratings 60 Comments

    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

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    Patient Comments

    • March 10, 2023 Dr Henson is amazing. Very caring and listens to my concerns.
    • March 7, 2023 Dr. Henson listened carefully to my concerns and was thorough with his explanations. He was very personable and has an excellent bedside manner. He took his time with me and made sure we covered everything that needed to be discussed.
    • March 7, 2023 Nice caring politeness I was recommended to him by another patient as the best Dr for what was wrong with me and he really was what they said and more thank you for helping me
    • March 1, 2023 I wish he was my Dr all the time he really cares about you and your health.
    • February 23, 2023 Friendly knowledgeable doctor, who listened to my concerns and answered all my questions
    • January 27, 2023 Dr.Hensin is an amazing Dr.....Good bedside manners,,,listens to patients concers and very caring,,,he takes pride in his job and helping others,,,Dr Henson also calls his patients along with his staff so that really shows he does his job and don't just push your case to someone else to follow up with you......Awesome Dr. Definitely Deserves the best star rating that can be given....
    • January 26, 2023 Very personable and professional
    • January 20, 2023 Dr. Henson is top notch. He made me feel like I was in the best hands possible.
    • January 18, 2023 Dr Henson is a fine doctor. I like him very much and would definitely choose him for any further needs I have.
    • January 17, 2023 He was great
    • January 12, 2023 Dr. Henson put me at ease about the surgery
    • January 9, 2023 He is a very good physician. He is very knowledgeable in his field. He is a very nice and down to earth person. I would recommend him to anyone that's needing to have this procedure done. I think he is the best.
    • December 26, 2022 Professional and friendly.
    • December 21, 2022 He knows my history and cares about my issues.
    • December 21, 2022 Very professional! Very knowledgeable!
    • December 15, 2022 Very nice and supportive. Seemed to really be caring.
    • December 14, 2022 Very professional!
    • December 2, 2022 Dr. Henson listened and effectively completed my minor surgery. I was back golfing and active ahead of schedule.
    • November 24, 2022 He takes the time to explain if you have any questions or concerns.
    • November 23, 2022 Dr. Henson is a true professional. A top notch surgeon who is an excellent communicator and a kind and supportive individual.
    • November 23, 2022 He was a great doctor great bedside manner and made sure you got the care you needed
    • November 17, 2022 Congenial, helpful listener!
    • November 12, 2022 Dr Henson was friendly, courteous, and very capable
    • November 10, 2022 Dr. Henson is wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone. Explained everything before and after surgery. I could have asked for a better surgeon.
    • November 4, 2022 Great
    • October 25, 2022 He was a great doctor and surgeon.
    • October 21, 2022 Very helpful and kind
    • October 8, 2022 Dr. Henson is the BEST! He listens, explains procedures and shares his concerns and opinions. I was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, met with Dr. Henson and he got me in to perform my first surgery within a week. His after surgery care has been unparalleled. He had concerns about the care plan from my oncologist and they discussed his concerns and a new care plan was formed. (Which I believe shows tremendous care and caution from BOTH providers!) Dr. Henson has always leaned toward caution when it comes to my healthcare. I would highly recommend him above any other surgical provider to everyone! Go see Dr. Henson!!!
    • October 4, 2022 Very respectful doctor, professional, easy to talk. Told me what would happen and when in the next few days. Handsome doesn't hurt either
    • September 16, 2022 Did a great job. I feel fine
    • September 15, 2022 Was very helpful and explained everything and very nice
    • September 15, 2022 He came and listened and explained throughly what he thought was going on. Very friendly from the beginning of the visit to the end. He followed up the next day to see I how was to see what the next step would be. I would give him and the staff 20 stars.
    • September 9, 2022 Friendly, made me feel like he had my best interest in mind.
    • September 9, 2022 He is very thorough in his assessment of my physical needs. He's encouraging and looks out for his patients
    • September 5, 2022 Hes a very caring and very profesional Dr...He listens to you and gives his best thoughts and opinions to provide the best care of what his patients needs are..
    • September 1, 2022 Very caring surgeon ! I would highly recommend him to everyone !
    • September 1, 2022 Showed empathy and concern for my problem and seemed determined to get things taken care of.
    • August 31, 2022 Great doctor. Explained what to expect in surgery and afterwards
    • August 28, 2022 Dr.Henson was very nice,,explained everything,and answered any questions we had....great Dr
    • August 16, 2022 Dr. Henson made us feel welcome from the beginning. He sat with us and answered our questions and helped us make the best decisions for my care. He really put both me and my wife at ease right away.
    • August 12, 2022 He done a really great job in taking care of my problem and was very nice
    • August 5, 2022 He is a wonderful person, and a wonderful doctor!!
    • July 29, 2022 He is always very kind and considerate especially with it being a harder procedure!
    • July 25, 2022 Dr. Henson is very relatable, and I always feel that he truly listens to me. He is also very thorough to solve pre-existing issues that may hinder the success of your surgery. Communicated well with my whole medical care team. I highly recommend him to anyone.
    • July 13, 2022 Good man Doctor
    • July 7, 2022 Dr. Henson was very straight formard and informative, listened to my concerns, and took time with me, didn't make me feel rushed with my care.
    • June 27, 2022 Excellent and compassionate
    • June 3, 2022 Dr. Henson was very thorough and very kind, talking to me, not just talking at me. He was attentive and listened to me. That??s rare in Doctors today..He was kind and courteous...
    • June 1, 2022 I highly recommend him he??s very personal and helpful
    • May 22, 2022 Very kind and friendly, caring and very comfortable to work with
    • May 19, 2022 Amazing initial visit with Dr. Henson ! Feel much better about upcoming surgery I am going to have him perform .
    • April 20, 2022 Dr. Henson made my entire experience as easy as possible. He did a great job explaining everything that was going to happen. He, and his staff are very professional, and polite. I would recommend Dr. Henson to anyone. Very pleased with the whole process.
    • April 18, 2022 Dr Henson was funny, engaging and very knowledgeable about my case. Highly recommend him
    • April 15, 2022 he saved my life , so what more could be better , a very nice person easy to talk to did not try to talk over me ,i am very pleased with his caring manner , thank you very much !
    • April 14, 2022 Very professional
    • April 14, 2022 Up front to the point and very nice.
    • April 12, 2022 Dr. Henson is a gentle man, caring and listens to his patients. My very rare condition has been frustrating but he has no difficulty moving straight ahead. It is a Godsend to know a Dr. cares enough to help..
    • March 31, 2022 I like it
    • March 31, 2022 Very friendly and knowledgeable, makes you feel at ease and answers any questions you have. Doesn't make you feel rushed.
    • March 27, 2022 Dr. Henson was so kind and helpful. He showed he cared and wanted to help me. He was up front about every thing, which I liked. I would highly recommend him to all of my friends and family. He is a good Doctor. His nurse was very good too. Bailey will go a long way as a nurse.

    Locations

    Surgical Specialists - Hickory

    formerly Surgical Services - Hickory

    Address

    415 N. Center St.

    Suite 102

    Hickory, NC 28601

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    Contact Us

    828-327-9178
    336-713-8180 (FAX)
    Surgical Specialists - Hickory

    Credentials

    Education

    • DO, Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011

    Residency

    • SURGERY, Pinnacle Health Hospitals, 2016

    Positions

    • Physician - Wake Forest Health Network

    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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