James "Whit" Mims, MD
- ENT/Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric ENT/Head and Neck Surgery

James "Whit" Mims, MD
- ENT/Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric ENT/Head and Neck Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- Chronic Sinusitis
Conditions and Treatments
- Neck Mass Removal
- Sistrunk Procedure
- Turbinate Reduction
- Septoplasty
- Tonsillectomy
- Ear Tubes (Tympanostomy Tubes)
- Sinus Surgery
- Adenoidectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Branchial Cleft Abnormality
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Sinusitis
- Recurrent Respiratory Papilloma (RRP)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Tonsillitis
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Ratings and Reviews
4.790 Ratings 35 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.6 |
Cared about me | 4.6 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.6 |
Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
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Patient Comments
- March 14, 2023 Dr Mims has completed 4 sets of tubes for my three children. His gentle demeanor and approach with my children immediately make them feel at ease. He is professional and on time. He is the best and I’d recommend him to all!
- February 13, 2023 Dr. Mims was very quiet at first but as he started talking and interacting with us, he was very funny and nice. Very pleased with overall visit. He answered every question that we had.
- January 17, 2023 Very polite helpful and concerned about what I was going through
- January 13, 2023 Patient and understanding and gave me careful answers
- January 13, 2023 Excellent Doctor !
- December 16, 2022 Dr. Mims is outstanding. He takes excellent care of me and has for years.
- December 16, 2022 Thorough explanation of condition.
- December 16, 2022 Professional and personal
- December 16, 2022 Dr Mims is very caring and knowledgeable gets right to find and plan to resolve it
- December 4, 2022 Dr. Mims was great to my daughter. She was a little talkative and he kept answering her questions and talking along with her.
- November 30, 2022 Stright to the point, no question were needed to be asked!
- November 12, 2022 Dr. Mims is caring, kind and thorough. He listens and checks out details.
- November 8, 2022 Very knowledgeable
- November 4, 2022 Dr. Mims was very thorough and explained everything and explained options for my treatment!
- November 1, 2022 I really appreciate Dr Mims?? patient and caring approach.
- October 30, 2022 Dr, Mims is outstanding. He has taken care of a problem that no one else had been able to treat. Very kind, very caring and patient physician. I wish all physicians were like him!
- October 27, 2022 He was not enough patience to listen us. He did not answer our questions clearly. Despite we had some more concerns he said he had to live from the office.
- October 9, 2022 Dr. Mims was collegial, informative and not pressed for time. He performed as sinus exam with no discomfort and explained my condition in great detail.
- October 7, 2022 Doctor Mims, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful concern in regard For my health and providing me With excellent medical and physical care.
- October 6, 2022 Dr. Mims did a great job of listening to my concerns and was very thorough in his examination.
- September 17, 2022 He??s actually been caring since I met him and seems to be genuine about helping me and he has!
- September 16, 2022 Very calm demeanor. He took time to discuss my issue and options.
- August 24, 2022 Dr. Mims listened to me explain everything that was going on with my daughter. Didn??t look at me like I was crazy. Took the time to explain everything and didn??t jump right away to suggesting surgery. Also his nurse was awesome.
- August 19, 2022 Excellent. Made sure I had the correct info regarding my next appointment, I was a referral.
- August 12, 2022 Great group of staff with Dr. Mims. Just wish you were cheaper.
- July 26, 2022 Very comprehensive in visit to help resolve my problem
- July 21, 2022 Thank to him.
- July 21, 2022 We love Dr Mims! He has done ear tubes for 2 of our children and we trust him completely. He is caring and patient, even with a rambunctious toddler. He responds quickly to messages and always answers our questions fully.
- July 8, 2022 Dr. Mims is very professional and friendly. He knows his patients' names by heart and know what they come in for...
- June 23, 2022 Dr Mims is amazing he explained every concern I had and very patient great doctor very friendly with my daughter she feels so comfortable around him
- June 21, 2022 He has been my physician after he did surgery on my nose. He??s great.
- May 11, 2022 I always feel like Dr. Mims is upfront and honest with what is going on with my child and the best possible treatment options. He is to the point and does not treat you like you should already know what is best, but also doesn't treat you like an idiot. Everyone in the office are always sweet and polite.
- April 24, 2022 Dr. Mims has truly changed my quality of life. His genuine care for his patients is obvious, and he has been able to correct a problem that no one else was able to help. I could never thank him enough for the difference his care has made for me and I feel blessed to be in his care.
- April 23, 2022 Dr. Mims is very knowledgeable as well as caring about me as a patient!! He is one of the kindest doctors I have ever met.
- April 15, 2022 Dr. Mims is wonderful!
Locations
ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Clemmons
at Medical Plaza - Clemmons
Pediatric ENT/Head and Neck Surgery - Ardmore Tower
at Brenner Children's
Address
Brenner Children's Hospital
Medical Center Boulevard
7th Floor
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
Get DirectionsCredentials
Education
- BA, Emory University, 1990
- BA, Emory University, 1990
- MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995
Residency
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1996
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2000
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
- North Carolina Medical Society
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Otolaryngology
- Professor, Pediatrics
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
- International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis. Wise SK, Lin SY, Toskala E, Orlandi RR, Akdis CA, Alt JA, Azar A, Baroody FM, Bachert C, Canonica GW, Chacko T, Cingi C, Ciprandi G, Corey J, Cox LS, Creticos PS, Custovic A, Damask C, DeConde A, DelGaudio JM, Ebert CS, Eloy JA, Flanagan CE, Fokkens WJ, Franzese C, Gosepath J, Halderman A, Hamilton RG, Hoffman HJ, Hohlfeld JM, Houser SM, Hwang PH, Incorvaia C, Jarvis D, Khalid AN, Kilpeläinen M, Kingdom TT, Krouse H, Larenas-Linnemann D, Laury AM, Lee SE, Levy JM, Luong AU, Marple BF, McCoul ED, McMains KC, Melén E, Mims JW, Moscato G, Mullol J, Nelson HS, Patadia M, Pawankar R, Pfaar O, Platt MP, Reisacher W, Rondón C, Rudmik L, Ryan M, Sastre J, Schlosser RJ, Settipane RA, Sharma HP, Sheikh A, Smith TL, Tantilipikorn P, Tversky JR, Veling MC, Wang Y, Westman M, Wickman M, Zacharek M. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2018 02; 8(2):108-352.
- Allergy for the Otolaryngologist. Ramanathan MM, Mims JW. Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. 2017 12; 50(6):xvii-xviii.
- Advancements and Dilemmas in the Management of Allergy. Mims JW. Otolaryngol. Clin. North Am. 2017 Dec; 50(6):1037-1042.
- Current concepts: diagnosis and management of food allergy in children. Mims JW. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Jun; 24(3):250-5.
- Targeting Quality Improvement in Clinical Practice Guidelines. Mims JW. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Dec; 153(6):907-8.