David Arthur Kunkle, MD
David Arthur Kunkle, MD
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
4.5252 Ratings 82 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.5 |
| Cared about me | 4.5 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.5 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.5 |
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
- May 25, 2023 Dr Kunkle was great and explained everything to me and all my options
- May 23, 2023 Good Doctor!
- May 19, 2023 Dr Kunkle is knowledgeable, professional, cares about the patient and listens to the patient concerns
- May 17, 2023 Wonderful doctor
- May 16, 2023 He was very responsive, had good demeanor when he greeted me. He listened to all of my questions patiently. He also was ready to give me a further referral if I needed it.
- May 9, 2023 Dr. Kunkle is very caring and he explains things well so that you can understand what he is telling you.
- April 28, 2023 Very prompt in their check in and out. Pleasant personalities. Dr. Kunkle was very busy but answered my questions in terms that i could understand.
- April 28, 2023 Love my dr.
- April 25, 2023 He takes his time & explains everything to you
- April 22, 2023 Extremely thorough and great to work with.
- April 21, 2023 I had a very short wait before I saw him. He explained things well and answered all my questions and didn't make me feel silly for asking.
- March 23, 2023 Very helpful, listen to my concerns.
- March 21, 2023 There are no further comments to be made.
- March 19, 2023 Friendly and you can care that he cares about you.
- March 17, 2023 Excellent, caring Doc.
- March 14, 2023 professional
- March 9, 2023 Personal and professional
- March 8, 2023 Very knowledgeable. Professional
- March 8, 2023 Best of the Best!!!
- March 3, 2023 Knew all details about me. Clear about my condition and options. Good dr.
- March 2, 2023 fast and friendly
- March 1, 2023 I have a few health concerns that been ongoing and more severe older I get. I was glad to finally find a doctor that would help with issues. Didn’t seemed to listen to me or do testing that would give better conclusions. I feel like I wasted my money.
- March 1, 2023 Good, down to earth Doctor.
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Kunkle explained everything to me to where I could understand and curbed my anxiety with the procedure he was doing in the office.
- February 28, 2023 Great professionalism - very attentive and talked about options
- February 24, 2023 Very professional couldn’t ask for any better
- February 23, 2023 Very personable. Explained test results and plan of care in an easy to understand way. Took time to answer questions fully
- February 21, 2023 The doctor did not call in a prescription for my mom’s UTI. Did not respond to messages.
- February 20, 2023 Dr. Kunkle was helpful and I look forward to having him as my Urologist.
- February 17, 2023 Dr. Kunkle was very polite and attentive to my problem. I would highly recommend him.
- February 12, 2023 Dr Kunkle had viewed my ct Scan prior to my visit and address my concerns. He was very professional and answered all of my questions. Would highly recommend him to anyone that needs his services
- January 27, 2023 Professional and caring and explained things in a way that was easy for me to understand
- January 26, 2023 Very professional and personal
- 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.
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.