Kristen Gill Hairston, MD, MPH
Kristen Gill Hairston, MD, MPH
Conditions and Treatments
- Androgen Therapy
- Reclast Infusions
- Acromegaly
- Insulin Pump Therapy
- Obesity
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Prolia Injections
- Osteoporosis
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Failure
- Diabetes - Type 2
- Goiter
- Gynecomastia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Osteomalacia
- Pituitary Tumor
- Thyroid Nodules
- Amenorrhea
- Dyslipidemia
- Gonadal Deficiency
- Hirsutism
- Hypocalcemia
- Lipid Disorders
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Diabetes - Type 1
- Empty Sella Syndrome
- Graves' Disease
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
- Pheochromocytoma
- Thyroid Diseases
Ratings and Reviews
4.988 Ratings 56 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
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
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Hairston is the anchor to my healthcare and I look forward to her appointments.
- February 28, 2023 I cannot tell Dr. Hairston thank you enough. She is always there and listened to me. She is VERY understanding and VERY compassionate. I highly appreciate her in so many ways.
- February 28, 2023 She takes her time and listens. Very good bed side manner.
- February 25, 2023 Dr. Hairston really listened and gave suggestions to me regarding concerning questions I had on this visit to her. Otherwise she reassured me and wished me good health with a standard follow up ultrasound due in a year. It was an encouraging visit.
- February 24, 2023 Amazing provider!! She truly provides patient-centered care and is a compassionate and friendly provider. Such a wonderful asset to your team!
- February 23, 2023 I've been seeing Dr. Hairston for over 15 years and she is a big part of why I'm in such good health after having type 1 diabetes for almost 36 years. She listens, she involves me in the decisions, and she genuinely cares. She's also extremely responsive whenever I've reached out with a question between appointments. I can't recommend her enough!
- February 22, 2023 Dr Hairston is a very knowledge, caring dr. I had experience with my brother over the years as a cancer patient, was glad I was able to get in with her for a thyroid problem. In my book she is one of the best
- February 17, 2023 Very personable & really listens to address all concerns
- February 12, 2023 Dr Hairston is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She actually listens and answers questions in a way that's understandable. I've referred her to others.
- February 12, 2023 Pleasant, knowledgeable, caring, competent.
- February 10, 2023 Dr. Hairston is an excellent physician. She listens and explains thing in a way i can understand.
- February 7, 2023 She is so positive and her terminology’s so easy to understand!
- January 31, 2023 Dr. Hairston is a excellent doctor. She is very patient and kind and listens to all my concerns and explains everything in detail. I would highly recommend her to anybody. Thanks DD
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Hairston - her knowledge and sensible approach to healthcare make her a standout among her peers. She listens, reviews options for your best outcome and approaches your treatment from the vantage point of treating the entire individual. She is an exceptional provider!
- January 6, 2023 Dr.Hairston is opened to conversations regarding my care during office visits as well as in email contacts with questions/concerns.
- January 5, 2023 I can’t imagine a better caregiver. She is thorough, professional, thoughtful, caring and very knowledgeable. I feel so strongly about the care that I receive from Dr Hairston that I travel from Florida to remain her patient.
- December 25, 2022 Dr Hairston was great.
- December 24, 2022 Dr. Hairston is caring, kind, and helpful. She listens to her patients. She??s never judgmental, but always compassionate and understanding.
- December 22, 2022 Doctor took the time to get to know me regarding my health, asked questions & also answered my questions with honesty. Non judgemental about my point of views but understanding. She is a keeper!
- December 17, 2022 Dr Hairston is amazing. Possibly one of my favorite drs I??ve ever had. She took her time with me and she??s so encouraging!
- November 28, 2022 Dr. Hairston expressed care and concern about my general health and worked with me to create a plan for my care that integrated all aspects of my healthcare. I felt heard and cared for optimistic about my treatment under her supervision.
- November 27, 2022 Dr. Hairston asked me to return in 3 months. The clerk at Window #4 said there were no times available in February (3 months) and so made an appointment for me for for the end of March (4 months). I didn't believe that was true but accepted it.
- November 22, 2022 Dr. Hairston is a great at what she does and explains things in a way that??s easy to understand. I highly recommend her as anyones endocrinologist.
- November 20, 2022 Dr. Hairston is the most personable, kind and caring doctor. I greatly appreciate her.
- October 2, 2022 Dr. Hairston always provides her full attention to me, and makes sure any questions are addressed. She even followed up with me on my blood work on a Saturday...which I was not expecting. This was demonstration that she cared about her patients even on the weekend. I would highly recommend Dr. Hairston to others who may be looking for diabetic/endocrinologist care.
- October 2, 2022 Dr Hairston is a doctor of action. It gets done. I trust her. I need her.
- September 29, 2022 I have been very impressed by how Dr. Hairston genuinely cares for her patients and truly wants what is best for them. She is a very caring person!
- September 6, 2022 I love doctor Hairston and she is really a good person and she does everything she can to help me that means a lot to me
- September 5, 2022 She listens to what you say and discusses options and suggest ideas and thoughts that would help to benefit me. Always very helpful.
- August 28, 2022 Dr. Hairston is the BEST!! She is and has been so loving, caring, compassionate and understanding on each and very one of my appointments with her. I just wish my other physicians could be like her. She is the best!!
- August 24, 2022 She is awesome!
- August 24, 2022 Fue muy atenta pero pens? que me evaluar??an mis hormonas para ver c??mo est??n as?? se haya regulado mi menstruacion
- August 15, 2022 Dr. Hairston is a excellent Doctor. She listened to me and was very understanding for my condition. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
- July 10, 2022 Dr Hairston is a doctor who shows her interest in you, both as a person and as a patient. Obviously very bright, she speaks in terms that are easily understood.
- July 9, 2022 The two of us have formed a good relationship in dealing with the health problem of diabetes. She listens, responds and never seems rushed during appointments.
- July 3, 2022 I know she was busy and in a hurry but I felt rushed through and I was about 15 minutes late but had an appointment
- June 23, 2022 Dr.Hairston listens carefully, includes me in my health decisions, shows me how to succeed, and genuinely cares about me as a patient.
- June 22, 2022 Knowledgeable,caring listens well provide positive feedback is proactive in making a care plan for me includes my specific needs in providing care plan
- June 5, 2022 She is always an excellent listener and so skilled in her specialty.
- May 19, 2022 Excellent listener and advisor!
- May 18, 2022 It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Hairston. She is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to, and it's obvious that she really cares about me as a patient.
- May 15, 2022 Knowledgeable and thorough
- May 10, 2022 Kristen is like a sister from another Ms. She not only asks about me but asks about my family and she is genuinely concerned about whatever I tell her!!! My mother has cancer and even asked her name so she could pray for her!! Makes me love her for being down home!!!
- May 4, 2022 Dr Hairston is knowledgeable and easy to talk with.
- April 24, 2022 Very knowledgeable and caring
- April 10, 2022 Dr. Hairston was extremely knowledgeable and explained information very clearly and carefully. She took plenty of time to address all my questions and concerns without rushing through the appointment. She listened well and cared about my health goals. I very much appreciate that she respected me as a patient and takes preventative measures in her treatment, instead of just trying to treat symptoms. I was extremely impressed by her patient care, it was one of the best doctors appointments I??ve had in a very long time.
- April 7, 2022 Dr. And very caring
- April 5, 2022 I would give a 11 but it was not a option.
- April 4, 2022 Dr Hairston answered my questions and ones my husband had also. Felt we were taking too much of her time near the end as she seemed a little agitated. Whether I begin taking something for osteoporosis is a big step and we want to be sure we are making the right decision.
- March 31, 2022 Dr Kristin Hairston clearly knows her science and can apply her wealth of knowledge to individual situations. She is kind, straightforward, and an excellent listener. We problem together. She makes me feel valued and encouraged. Dr Hairston is the best!
- March 31, 2022 Fr Hairston is the best of best. She has been follow me several years now. Two major procedures and I am healthy for it. I TRUST HER!
- March 29, 2022 Dr. Hairston is thorough and always listens. I am very pleased with the care I receive.
- March 28, 2022 Dr. Hairston is informative, helpful, considerate, and walks me through all of our decisions concerning my health. She is the best doctor I have ever had.
- March 27, 2022 Dr Hairston was extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside demeanor.
- March 26, 2022 Excellent visit, welcoming, warm, fulfilling visit. I will recommend her to others in need. She is knowledgeable . She suggested alternatives and she gave me facts based on specific actions. I truly appreciate her support and advise. Thank you!
- March 23, 2022 She listened to my problem then took the time to explain what she thought was going on . She talked as long as I had questions. Great doctor !!
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, Wake Forest University, 1996
- MPH, University of North Carolina School of Public Health , 2000
- MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 2001
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, 2004
Fellowship
- Endocrinology, University of Maryland Medical Center, 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Memberships
- Obesity Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- Endocrine Society
- National Medical Association
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Associate Professor, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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
- After the Match: Cultivating a Community of Support, Retention, and Mentoring to Enhance Diversity. Colford C, Kraemer MS, Contarino M, Denizard-Thompson N, Evans K, Hairston K, Harris R, McNeill D. Am. J. Med. 2018 12; 131(12):1520-1523.
- Glucose sensor-augmented continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in patients with diabetic gastroparesis: An open-label pilot prospective study. Calles-Escandón J, Koch KL, Hasler WL, Van Natta ML, Pasricha PJ, Tonascia J, Parkman HP, Hamilton F, Herman WH, Basina M, Buckingham B, Earle K, Kirkeby K, Hairston K, Bright T, Rothberg AE, Kraftson AT, Siraj ES, Subauste A, Lee LA, Abell TL, McCallum RW, Sarosiek I, Nguyen L, Fass R, Snape WJ, Vaughn IA, Miriel LA, Farrugia G. PLoS One. 2018; 13(4):e0194759.
- Comparison of Measures of Adiposity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among African American Adults: the Jackson Heart Study. Bell RA, Chen H, Saldana S, Bertoni AG, Effoe VS, Hairston KG, Kalyani RR, Norwood AF. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2018 12; 5(6):1230-1237.
- Body fat distribution, menopausal hormone therapy and incident type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women of the MESA study. Ebong IA, Watson KE, Hairston KG, Carnethon MR, Ouyang P, Szklo M, Bertoni AG. Maturitas. 2016 Sep; 91:147-52.
- Translational Research Training at Various Levels of Professional Experience to Address Health Disparities. Lane M, Bell R, Latham-Sadler B, Bradley C, Foxworth J, Smith N, Millar AL, Hairston KG, Roper B, Howlett A. . 2016; 9(1):1178-1187.