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Conditions and Treatments
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Cyberwand™ Ultrasonic Lithotripsy
- Lithotripsy
- Cancer Surgery
- Hydrocelectomy
- Male Sling
- Circumcision (Adult)
- Laser Vaporation for Enlarged Prostate
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Percutaneous Stone Extraction/Nephrolithotomy
- Urolift™ Device
- Bladder Neck Contracture
- Elevated PSA
- Hamatospermia
- Hypogonadism
- Low Testosterone
- Overactive Bladder
- Phimosis
- Testicular Cancer
- Urethral Stricture
- Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Vasectomy
- Bladder Stones
- Enlarged Prostate
- Hematuria (Adult)
- Kidney Cancer
- Male Incontinence
- Penile Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Ureteral Stricture
- Urinary Retention
- Transurethral Resection
- Bladder Cancer
- Ejaculation Disorder
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Hydrocele (Adult)
- Kidney Stones (Adult)
- Male Infertility
- Peyronie's Disease
- Stone Disease/Obstruction
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Varicocele (Adult)
Ratings and Reviews
4.5162 Ratings 84 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.6 |
| Cared about me | 4.5 |
| 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
- January 25, 2023 Excellent. Very knowledgeable and professional.
- January 19, 2023 Could have explained options of medication
- January 19, 2023 Well prepared for my visit. He was totally familiar with my case and added another layer of understanding for me. I would recommend him to any of my friends.
- January 18, 2023 He is attentive and highly valued my, patient, input in deciding my care.
- January 12, 2023 I felt he listened to me. And cared about me. He was gentle and thoughtful.
- January 9, 2023 He was caring and listened to my concerns
- January 8, 2023 He is always on top of my medical needs
- January 7, 2023 Very attentive, seemed to know about my history and discuss the whole issue with me.
- January 5, 2023 As always thank you
- December 24, 2022 Thankful Dr. K is my doctor. ????
- December 21, 2022 Tests to assess prostate cancer risk do not always provide definitive answers. In those situations, the insight, experience, and judgment of an expert clinician like Dr Kunkle is the most valuable information that we can have.
- December 13, 2022 Friendly, thorough, easy to talk too, explains things so you understand
- December 8, 2022 He is an excellent Dr.
- November 19, 2022 Would not want any other urologist.
- November 18, 2022 David Kunkle cares about your health
- November 15, 2022 Great Doctor
- November 9, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable!
- November 8, 2022 overall great patient care!
- November 2, 2022 Straightforward and listens to what I have to say! Explains what to expect as I continue to be cancer free.
- October 25, 2022 Cared about my health and took time to explain everything I needed to know and answer all the question we had and did not hesitate at all about referring me out to another doctor who could help me more with my decision .
- October 25, 2022 Dr. Kunkle was kind and to the point of what was best for me - the medication which was prescribed for me has made my urinary problem much better.
- October 21, 2022 Excellent doctor who is working with me. I feel confident in his recommendations and our decision.
- October 20, 2022 Knowledgeable. Discussed situation. Listened to me. Not in hurry to prescribe unnecessary treatment.
- September 30, 2022 I drove over an hour to see Dr Kunkle and I'm very pleased that I did. He reviewed all relevant personal and family medical history with me, offered thorough explanations of any important issues, and provided expert guidance and recommendations.
- September 27, 2022 A true definition of a health care professional
- September 21, 2022 Dr Kunkle is absolutely great. I am extremely pleased with him. The entire staff is amazing, best experience ever !!!!
- September 17, 2022 Dr. K is great! Would recommend to anyone!
- September 16, 2022 Dr kunkle is professional and courteous so I would recommend him.
- September 14, 2022 Doctor Kunkle gave be very good care, he informed and discussed all aspects of my Surgery, and important recover information that would keep me healthy. He listen to my questions and provide any and all answers to my concerns, a true professional.
- September 8, 2022 He is great ????
- September 4, 2022 Dr. Kunkle was very patient to listen to the reason for my visit. He carefully explained from his perspective positives and negatives of the surgery I was considering. I was there to see him for a second opinion. He graciously allowed my wife to come in from the waiting room after he and I had visited. He saw another patient then circled back to answer questions for her. I was very pleased with his listening capability and demeanor.
- September 2, 2022 Dr Kunkle is the best Urologist I have ever had over the years.
- September 2, 2022 I'm getting older and can't hear well. He spoke loud and clear. He listened to what I had to say.
- September 1, 2022 Awesome Doctor. So positive and forthright
- August 30, 2022 Easy, open to questions!
- August 25, 2022 Dr kunkle is always courteous and very professional
- August 24, 2022 Dr David Kunkle did not answer my question or even let me ask! When I told him what I needed he just left the room NOT answering any questions I wanted to know the answers to.
- August 23, 2022 Dr Kunkle was very helpful with my issue and explained all the options to help me
- August 19, 2022 Dr. Kunkle was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to others.
- August 11, 2022 Uncaring, like why are here? Your stones are resolved. Not do you still have pain from the stones. I asked if pain in right quadrant is from stones, he said no. I asked if pain in scrotum is from hernia or stones, he thought hernia, then decided to check the hernia. Appointment was needless which how he made me feel, like I was wasting his time, don't come back. I won't.
- August 9, 2022 Very knowledgeable
- July 21, 2022 He is very knowledgeable of my condition and treats it well. He is very prompt in getting my results of my blood works. He very friendly and easy to communicate with.
- July 20, 2022 Good doctor
- July 1, 2022 Dr Kunkle, is very nice and explains things so that I understand and can make chooses. Staff is great. Has been on time with little or no time waiting.
- June 29, 2022 Nice enough. Seems professional and will do a nice surgery.
- June 29, 2022 Helpfull
- June 29, 2022 Thanks for all your help
- June 28, 2022 We had good discussion and looked at all the options.
- June 15, 2022 He was professional and perfunctory. He assured me my symptoms were not life threatening. The medical advice was 'this sometimes randomly happens' take an analgesic till it goes or way, or come back if it doesn't.
- June 6, 2022 Great
- June 2, 2022 VERY NICE GENTLEMAN SEEM KNOWLEDGEABLE NEED TO RETURN FOR MORE TESTING ALL GOOD SEE YA SOON
- June 1, 2022 He was helpful in explanning my problem And helpful in what to do to help me
- May 26, 2022 Super friendly, very informative.
- May 25, 2022 Very friendly and caring doctor.
- May 25, 2022 Very professional and right to point
- May 18, 2022 RN did not have updated Rx list. I update list on pre check in and she said she did not have access to it. so she had to update my meds which I updated on line
- May 14, 2022 No one's a 10, I was very satisfied except for the long wait to see him
- May 13, 2022 A very caring doctor and relates well with his patients
- May 13, 2022 Seems to be a really good DR.
- May 13, 2022 Dr Kunkle is outstanding. He is very thorough, has a wonderful "bedside manner" and is always current and up to date on the latest information in his field. To best explain my comfort with Dr Kunkle, WFB transferred his practice several years ago and I drive one hour to and from his office in order to continue having him as my urologist.
- May 12, 2022 He is a very nice and professional doctor. Explained things very well.
- May 7, 2022 Friendly
- May 4, 2022 Dr Knuckle listen to of all my concerns and answered all of my questions.
- May 4, 2022 Dr. Kunkle took the time to explain in detail about my renal mass where it was located at within my kidney and the process of the various options for treatment.
- April 28, 2022 Actually talked to me like a person and fully explained what he was going to do. And didn't pursue me into doing prodcedure
- April 23, 2022 Dr. Kunkle knows my anxiety over everything, yet he listens to my concerns and reassures me. He explains everything.
- April 22, 2022 He is very friendly and knowledgeable. Did not push me into tests.
- April 20, 2022 Knowledgeable... talks rather loud... but nice person... avoided talking about golf upon advice of my family physician
- April 20, 2022 Dr. Kunkle listened to all of my concerns.
- April 18, 2022 Dr David Kunkle is an excellent doctor and willing to work with me on my issues. He is professional and thorough.
- April 14, 2022 He gave me a clear explanation about my condition and what should be done.
- April 9, 2022 Up front, friendly, understanding
- April 5, 2022 Dr. Kunkle explained very clear to me the issue with my left kidney. I would recommend him to anyone who has an urology need.
- April 2, 2022 Always friendly and professional
- March 31, 2022 Very professional and thorough.
- March 31, 2022 Great doctor. Always takes the time to listen to my concerns. Takes the time to talk to me to where you don't feel like a number in the system. I have recommended him to several of my friends who are now seeing Dr. Kunkle.
- March 18, 2022 As stated earlier, I enjoyed my consultation and strait forward approach he provided. I was pleased with my visit.
- February 25, 2022 kindness and caring
- February 21, 2022 The doctor was direct, informative and caring.
- February 18, 2022 Very helpful and reassuring. Easy to understand what he was going to do.
- February 16, 2022 Your google map on your web site shows the wrong location
- February 16, 2022 Very satisfied with the service I received. Thank you.
- February 3, 2022 Dr. Kunkle has taken very good care of me for a long time. I have been given excellent care by him and his staff.
- February 2, 2022 Dr was very kind and caring about my condition
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, University of Virginia Medical School, 2002
Residency
- General Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 2004
- General Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 2008
Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology, Urology
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
- Assistant Professor, Urology
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
- Outpatient perineal sling in adolescent boys with neurogenic incontinence. Dean GE, Kunkle DA. J. Urol. 2009 Oct; 182(4 Suppl):1792-6.
- Management of small renal masses. Kunkle DA, Kutikov A, Uzzo RG. Semin. Ultrasound CT MR. 2009 Aug; 30(4):352-8.
- Focal therapy for kidney cancer: a systematic review. Kutikov A, Kunkle DA, Uzzo RG. Curr Opin Urol. 2009 Mar; 19(2):148-53.
- Age, tumor size and relative survival of patients with localized renal cell carcinoma: a surveillance, epidemiology and end results analysis. Scoll BJ, Wong YN, Egleston BL, Kunkle DA, Saad IR, Uzzo RG. J. Urol. 2009 Feb; 181(2):506-11.
- Cryoablation or radiofrequency ablation of the small renal mass : a meta-analysis. Kunkle DA, Uzzo RG. Cancer. 2008 Nov; 113(10):2671-80.