Ashton Coffey MacDonald, PA
Ashton Coffey MacDonald, PA
Ratings and Reviews
4.9323 Ratings 119 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions | 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
- September 17, 2023 Ashton- keep her happy- I’m going wherever she is going
- September 15, 2023 Ashton McDonald is fantastic. I couldn’t ask for a better provider than her. She is so caring, and listens to your concerns. Even though you feel extremely bad with vertigo, she knows how to help you feel better and has a plan for you with meds to helps you feel better.
- September 13, 2023 Ashton is professional and caring. She asks about previous issues and is proactive in my treatment. I’m pleased with her professional attitude!
- September 13, 2023 Ashton MacDonald is very professional, friendly and listens to my concerns.
- September 13, 2023 Aston MacDonald is the best! I have seen her for several years and it is like visiting an old friend. She listens and answers any questions I have. Until recently I have had no health problems. Now that I have been I’ll it is a comfort to go to someone who knows me and explains what is going on so that I can my medical problems.
- September 9, 2023 If I have a problem, all I have to do is call and they work me in quickly, which to me means a lot. If I call with a problem, I have already tried to get over it a week to 10 days, therefore it is time for another course of action.
- September 8, 2023 Excellent!
- September 2, 2023 Ashton is the best care provider in Wilkes. She is always concerned about your problems. I would recommend her to everyone!!
- September 1, 2023 Great doctor!!! Best doctor in Wilkes county!!!!
- August 26, 2023 She is very good at her job. Extremely nice.
- August 22, 2023 The BEST PA-C I have ever seen in all my visits .
- August 20, 2023 I was treated with that most respect. And all of my issues were resolved.
- August 11, 2023 Mrs. Macdonald provided excellent care for me. She listened to all of my conerns and treated them approximately.
- August 10, 2023 She’s doing a good job. She cares about keeping me healthy.
- July 27, 2023 Ashton listens and seems to really care. She’s knowledgeable and professional, yet still easy to talk to about my health. I always feel comfortable and confident that I am getting the best care possible.
- July 26, 2023 She always asks if I have any questions for her or concerns that I have about my health. Her and the nurse are always so polite, and friendly, I’m very grateful that I have her as my physician.
- July 25, 2023 I am terrified of doctor visits and Dr. Macdonald, during my first appointment at Wake Family Medicine, was so warm and caring that I felt much calmer and relaxed when I left. She and her assistant were both wonderful and I am grateful to them!
- July 24, 2023 She is very professional with a friendly, caring and interested manner.
- July 24, 2023 Ashton McDonald, P.A., takes time to listen and show interest in my comments
- July 21, 2023 Dr.MacDonald is great. She listens to my issues and she really cares for the people she is treating. Tammy the nurse was great also.
- July 19, 2023 She is a #1 in my book. Very concerned about my health, explains my problems so I can understand. She is a very kind person. I give her a #10.
- July 18, 2023 She has a good bed side manner. Takes time to listen to your concerns.She addresses all of my concerns I would definitely recommend her to other people
- July 14, 2023 Ashton is clear and knowledgable.
- July 12, 2023 You should be very proud to have Dr. MacDonald on your team. She is very thorough and very caring. She always listens to your questions and concerns.
- July 10, 2023 Extremely helpful! Answers all questions and provides needed information. Friendly and kind.
- July 7, 2023 Ashton is always caring and careful to explain clearly whatever may be needed. She listens and is up-to-date with current information and medications. I can count on her to do her best to help me. Her personality is open and engaging. I have a very good doctor/patient relationship with her. I don't dread my appointments.
- July 2, 2023 I love my PA. She cares a great deal about her patients.
- June 30, 2023 She is doing a good job looking our for my health.
- June 29, 2023 Ashton is great at listening to problems and very helpful when referring to other specialists
- June 28, 2023 Ashton MacDonald is very friendly and knowledgeable. She seems to care about my health concerns and even asks how my family members are doing during my visits.
- June 25, 2023 Dr Ashton is always concerned about my well being, she is very patient and let's you ask any questions you might have.
- June 21, 2023 Dr McDonald is the best and cares for her patients. And explains what she thinks is best
- June 21, 2023 Going to the doctor because of a problem or just a routine visit is not as bad as sometimes in my past with a different doctor because of Dr. MacDonald. She really cares for her patents and that what makes a great doctor in my opinion.
- June 20, 2023 Very good at her job very professional
- June 17, 2023 She is a great listener, and tries to help in anyway that she can provide
- June 12, 2023 Ashton os the greatest. She knows my needs and underatands.
- June 9, 2023 Caring and thoughtful
- June 9, 2023 She is excellent, easy to talk to, understanding, and knowledgeable.
- June 8, 2023 Ashton listened to my concerns and I didn’t feel rushed.
- June 7, 2023 Answered my questions with understandable advice, very nice
- June 7, 2023 She is great ??
- June 3, 2023 I absolutely love the care and concern Ashton MacDonald has for my medical care. She listens and is very knowledgeable about my care.
- May 31, 2023 Compassionate, understanding, listens carefully to my health concerns.
- May 27, 2023 She always makes sure to answer all my questions. And genuinely. ask how I’m doing and asks about my family because she remembers they are such a big part of my life.. I’m very grateful for her being my Doctor.
- May 16, 2023 She makes you feel comfortable. Listens to what you say and gives the best treatment possible. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!
- May 15, 2023 Always attentive and listens well to my concerns. Friendly office staff, nurses and PA.
- May 12, 2023 Ashton is an excellent PA and seems genuinely concerned about her patients well being. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
- May 9, 2023 She is so great. She listens to and she takes great care of me.
- May 8, 2023 Great Dr.Takes time for you and wants to help with your health
- May 7, 2023 Ashton McDonald is such an excellent, compassionate doctor. So very helpful and informative.
- May 3, 2023 Ashton MacDonald truly cares about her patients and taking care of them!
- May 3, 2023 Best doctor ever
- May 3, 2023 Mrs. MacDonald has always been a terrific doctor. She is a very good listener and offers multiple solutions avenues to attack the issue. She is very easy to talk to about your issues.
- May 2, 2023 I can not sYenough great things about Ashton. She is very smart, caring and a great listener . Would recommend her to anyone.
- May 2, 2023 Ashton always provides excellent, professional care. She listens to concerns and works in partnership with you to establish a great care plan. I always leave the office feeling confident that I have received the best care.
- April 26, 2023 Dr. Ashton always seems to try to find out how I’m doing maybe going over the last visit how I’m doing since then, I just feel like she’s always concerned and takes a couple extra minutes to help with the problems that I’m having. And maybe if one medication is not helping, suggesting, maybe try something different.
- April 26, 2023 Dr.MacDonald has always been one that carefully listened to my issues an explained to me what is going on and how she is going to handle them.
- April 14, 2023 She took the time to find out my concerns, and why I was feeling this way.
- April 11, 2023 Ashton Macdonald is the best care giver I have ever had. She sees me; she listens to my concerns; I don't feel dismissed; I trust her!
- April 8, 2023 Ashton McDonald is a professional caregiver that is concerned about a patient’s health. She actually seemed to remember my last visit.
- April 5, 2023 Ashton McDonald is fantastic. She listens to everything that is going on and she’s very thorough. She wants to make sure that you were healthy and take care of your medical issues. She always makes time for you.
- April 4, 2023 I could not ask for a better care provider than Ashton MacDonald, my P.A. She is caring, knowledgeable, and professional while always greeting me with a smile and great personality. I am so glad to have her for my provider.
- March 30, 2023 Great Doctor. Always takes her time with me and knows me. Love Ashton.
- March 28, 2023 Ashton MacDonald is very kind, listen very well & very knowledgeable. I certainly would and have recommended Ashton to several of my friends.
- March 25, 2023 Ashton is always pleasant and listens carefully to your concerns.
- March 24, 2023 Always kind hearted practical explains things very well gentle understanding.
- March 21, 2023 Takes her time with you. Very sweet.
- March 18, 2023 She is friendly and knowledgeable. She cares about her patients and responds when emailed.
- March 16, 2023 She listens and is such a part of the conversation and answers my questions and concerns!
- March 16, 2023 Dr. Ashton was very professional and cared about what I had to say.
- March 15, 2023 She take time to listen and answer your question
- March 14, 2023 Ashton is very knowledgeable and personable. She listens and spends time with me and I never feel that I am being rushed. What matters to me then matters to her and she shows compassionate and understanding.
- March 11, 2023 Ashton is always very pleasant and attentive. She thoroughly answers my questions in a way I can fully understand.
- March 11, 2023 Thank you Doctor Ashton for seeing me.
- March 10, 2023 She listen to me
- March 7, 2023 Ashton is the best.
- February 28, 2023 Ashton listens attentively and explains all details and answers all my questions. I enjoy her upbeat personality at each visit.
- February 26, 2023 Ashton is friendly helpful and caring. She took time to listen and help in any way she could.
- February 25, 2023 I think she is a very good PA
- February 21, 2023 Ashton MacDonald, P.A. is ALWAYS very friendly and is compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable. She listens and is responsive.
- February 17, 2023 She was great!
- February 14, 2023 Really love seeing Ashton, she makes it easy to want to come back every time. She really listens and she doesn’t sugar coat the results but instead is honest in the most tactful and respectful way.
- February 13, 2023 Very thorough. Explained everything. Kind and gentle.
- February 7, 2023 Dr. A McDonald’s with my husband dr. first then I came on board what does it tell you!!??
- February 6, 2023 I would not have continuing coming to this practice if Ashton had not been my provider. This is significant because I have been a patient at this practice for over 40 years. I was in a revolving door for practitioners prior to Ashton, never having seen the same one twice for two years. Now, Ashton knows me, listens to my concerns and is enthusiastic about positive changes I have made in my health status. She continues to show empathy as I deal with the death of my husband and other significant close members of my family. She is definitely a keeper, and I trust you will provide her with a work atmosphere that encourages her to stay.
- February 2, 2023 Ashton is a very kind and caring doctor who I would recommend highly. She explains to me any questions that I have concerning my health. I am very happy with the care she provides for me I trust her completely for providing and seeing I have the best care possible.
- February 2, 2023 Ashton takes the time to listen to concerns and shows a willingness to work with a patient on alternatives for health progress. Instead of feeling rushed through a visit, Ashton makes you feel like you are the most important patient each time. She is very knowledgeable and always has an explanation of why she is choosing a particular course of treatment instead of just saying do it.
- February 1, 2023 Overall the PA-C was very kind and pleasant. She answered every question I asked,and explained it very well.
- January 31, 2023 Aston is an extremely good PA. Atrium Health Care is blessed to have her.
- January 30, 2023 Courteous, sincere, caring, understanding.
- January 26, 2023 Friendliest and most caring doctor's office I've ever been to!
- January 26, 2023 I can’t imagine going anywhere else for health care.
- January 22, 2023 She takes her time listening to everything and makes sure to help and if she can't she helps to send to a specialist if needed
- January 19, 2023 Dr. MacDonald is always attentive and takes her time to understand what problems I am having. She has such a sweet genuine personality.
- January 19, 2023 Ashton MacDonald Is An Excellent Doctor And Such A Caring Person
- January 18, 2023 Dr Ashton listen to you, she answer questions you might have, if I have a problem that needs attention from another doctor she sees I get the help I need, she explains where I understand. I think she is a wonderful doctor.
- January 16, 2023 Smart, practical and helpful.
- January 12, 2023 Great doctor!
- January 5, 2023 She takes her time to listen and explain things on a level that you understand. She asks if I’ve any questions or concerns about the medication she prescribes etc. She is a doctor I would recommend to a family member or friend.
- January 1, 2023 Ashton consistently provides compassionate, knowledgeable, competent care. I would recommend here highly to anyone seeking medical care.
- December 19, 2022 The absolute best!
- December 15, 2022 Ashton is great. She sees both me & my wife. She always takes the needed time to be sure we've covered everything.
- December 12, 2022 Ashton is very knowledgeable and caring
- December 9, 2022 I went to a routine follow-up and my mother had passed away a few days before. Ashton was compassionate, encouraging and sympathetic. She took the time I needed for this to talk with me.
- December 6, 2022 Ashton has compassion for her patients and really listens to their needs
- December 2, 2022 Best doctor you have!!!!
- November 17, 2022 Ashton is absolutely amazing and makes every visit seem so pleasant.
- November 15, 2022 Ms. MacDonald is thorough, a good listener, a good diagnostician, caring and helpful.
- November 15, 2022 Very professional and cared about my health and wellness wants to make sure I am healthy
- November 13, 2022 Professional patient caring
- November 9, 2022 Ashton MacDonald always listens, is thorough and answers all my questions.
- November 8, 2022 Very knowledgeable, good listener, kind and caring; prescribed medicines that relieved my symptoms.
- October 23, 2022 She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I feel very comfortable with her.
- October 23, 2022 Ashton is a caring provider and always has your best interest in mind when resolving issues. Highly recommended!
- October 20, 2022 Very nice and listens well. Very nice and polite.
- October 18, 2022 She is a very caring person. She listens to all my concerns and helps out anyway possible to fix what's going on with me. She doesn't put nothing to the side if there is a concern she will do her best to send me where I'm needed to go for test and/or specialist to make sure everything is ok.
- October 13, 2022 She listened and gave several options for my treatment. She explained everything in detail, never rushed me or made me feel bad about myself.
- October 4, 2022 Very nice and listened to all of my concerns and made suggestions for my issues.
- September 28, 2022 I didn't feel rushed when talking to her. She took time with me and is always friendly.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 7:45 am - 6 pm
Fri: 7:45 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MS, Elon University, 2017
Positions
- Physician Assistant - Wake Forest Health Network
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