Carlyle Peters Hamsher, MD
- Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy
Carlyle Peters Hamsher, MD
- Pain Management Spine Musculoskeletal Therapy
Conditions and Treatments
- Interventional Therapy
- Vertebral Augmentation
- Bursa Injections (Bursitis)
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Biaculoplasty
- Facet Joint Injections
- Discography
- Epidural Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Joint Injections
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Sympathetic Nerve Ablation
- Neuromodulation Therapy
- Vertebroplasty
- Neck Pain
- Spinal Headache
- Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain
- Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
- Spondylosis
- Pain from Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Fractures
- Functional Anesthetic Discography
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
- Pulsed Radiofrequency Interventions
- Plasma Disc Decompression
- Back Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Coccydynia
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Sciatica
- Chronic Post Surgical Pain
- Post Herpetic Neuralgia
- Spondylolisthesis
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Kyphoplasty
- Occipital Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency Stimulation
- Intravenous Infusion Therapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Herniated Disk
- Cervicalgia/Cervicogenic Headache
- Low Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Pain
- Discogenic Pain
- Intercostal Neuralgia
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS or RSD)
- Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Spine Facet Joint Disease
Ratings and Reviews
4.874 Ratings 27 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 |
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Patient Comments
- September 22, 2023 He is one of the most caring and compassionate doctors that I have ever met!!
- August 21, 2023 Dr. Hamsher is kind, caring, and excellent pain management Dr.
- August 20, 2023 Great bedside manner personable easy to talk to
- August 16, 2023 I am glad I chose Dr. Hamsher for my pain management. He listens and understands my issues and I’m not left feeling as if the only treatment is throwing pills at the problem, as I experienced with other pain physicians
- August 12, 2023 Very kind. Very friendly. Plus he was quick.
- July 15, 2023 he has good patient care, hears what your saying, talks about your treatment and alternatives
- July 14, 2023 She explained everything so that I could understand and know what I needed to do for help
- July 1, 2023 Dr. Hamsher was very nice. When talking about what is make me hurt and what the procedure he wants to try, and it has been very successful. He spoke to me first and then to my husband. I expressed my fear of the procedure he carefully said what he could do to make it easier for me.
- June 23, 2023 Dr Hamsher is caring, attentive, takes true concern for his patients and is an absolute BLESSING !
- April 23, 2023 Very attentive and genuinely caring about my symptoms. Expressed much professional confidence.
- April 13, 2023 Very knowledgeable, good listener and plan to go back.
- March 8, 2023 I still have no follow up for having the procedure completed. I don’t want to guess at “why”, I just know it’s not done! I have reoccurring problems with my knee, but I don’t want to mention that until I get relief from my back.
- February 3, 2023 Dr Hamsher and his team are wonderful.
- February 2, 2023 Always very caring and very informative.
- January 27, 2023 You’re scheduling is a joke. Minimum one month to acquire second appointment for pain relief. Unacceptable.
- January 12, 2023 He seems to really care about me as a person.
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Hamsher was very attentive to my pain and which one to address first. He was very honest with me about the procedures we are looking at for me.
- January 11, 2023 Doctor Hamsher really cared about my comfort during procedures, explained the desired outcome, and allowed me to have some day in how I wanted my pain management to go. He’s a great provider that genuinely cares for people.
- January 10, 2023 He is a wonderful person and doctor!!
- December 14, 2022 He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients wellbeing.
- December 12, 2022 He is very good doctor He explained my issue professionally and he was very nice listening to me
- December 8, 2022 Dr. Hamsher was very nice , friendly and explained everything well.
- December 8, 2022 Dr. Hamsher explained everything to me; he listened to my wishes; provided information on next steps when I reach that step; we devised a plan together
- December 7, 2022 Dr. Hamsher is by far, the most mindful, empathetic, professional Doctor I have. He listens to my concerns, He explains in a way that I too understand my health issues and my options for my pain management.
- December 3, 2022 Dr. Hamsher sets the example and standard for excellent patient care! He is one of the most kind, considerate and caring physicians that I have ever encountered. He always listens attentively to my concerns and offers expert medical advice.
- December 3, 2022 He was very nice and seemed to care about me and my needs
- November 10, 2022 He was very kind and caring. He listened to me and answered all of my questions. I am very appreciative of the information provided so that I understood everything going on to make a very informed decision about my care.
Locations
Spine Center - Clemmons
at Medical Plaza - Clemmons
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Pain Center - Lexington
at Lexington Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- MD, Georgetown University, 2011
Residency
- Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, 2015
Fellowship
- Pain Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital, 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology
- American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology
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
- Preoperative QTc Interval is Not Associated With Intraoperative Cardiac Events or Mortality in Liver Transplantation Patients. Flaherty D, Kim S, Zerillo J, Park C, Joseph T, Hill B, Lin HM, Li J, Hamsher C, Weiner MM, DeMaria S. J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. 2019 04; 33(4):961-966.
- Randomised, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of VVZ-149 injections for postoperative pain following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Nedeljkovic SS, Correll DJ, Bao X, Zamor N, Zeballos JL, Zhang Y, Young MJ, Ledley J, Sorace J, Eng K, Hamsher CP, Maniam R, Chin JW, Tsui B, Cho S, Lee DH. BMJ Open. 2017 02; 7(2):e011035.
- Buprenorphine/naloxone therapy for opioid refractory neuropathic pain following traumatic amputation: a case series. Licina L, Hamsher C, Lautenschager K, Dhanjal S, Williams N, Spevak C. Mil Med. 2013 Jul; 178(7):e858-61.
- The clinical significance of QT interval prolongation in anesthesia and pain management: what you should and should not worry about. Spevak C, Hamsher C, Brown CQ, Wedam EF, Haigney MC. Pain Med. 2012 Aug; 13(8):1072-80.
- Pattern of serum immunoreactivity against breast cancer cell lysates may predict severity of disease in breast cancer patients. Hamsher C, Smith AM, Dehqanzada ZA, Khoo S, Ponniah S, Peoples GE, Moroni M. Cancer Immunol. Immunother. 2007 Nov; 56(11):1711-21.