Ralph Erskine Moore III, MD
Ralph Erskine Moore III, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Hip Arthroplasty (Posterior Approach)
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Arthrodesis
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Arthrocentesis
- Arthrotomy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Epicondyle Release
- Knee Manipulation
- Revision Median Nerve
- Trigger Finger Release
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthritis
- Knee Problems
- Soft Tissue Tumor
- Arthritis
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Heel Spurs
- Osteomyelitis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Frozen Shoulder
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Stress Fracture
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Foot Drop
- Charcot Foot
- Ganglion Cyst
- Morton's Neuroma
- Peroneal Tendon Dysfunction
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Hand Injuries
- Polydactyly
- Scapular Dyskinesis
- Shoulder Tendon and Muscle Injuries
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Enchondroma
- Impending Fractures
- Paget's Disease of the Bone
- Metastatic Bone Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Fracture Management
- Medial Meniscus Repair
- Subacromial Decompression
- Upper Extremity Ligament/Tendon Repair
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroplasty (Anterior Approach)
- Shoulder Pain and Problems
- Ligament Injuries
- Anterior Ankle Impingement (Footballer's Ankle)
- Ankle Sprain
- Hammertoes
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Hip Problems
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Osteoporosis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Fractures
- Claw Toes
- Lateral Malleolus
- Chondral/Osteochondral Defect
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Clavicle Problems
- Elbow Arthritis
- Hand Pain and Problems
- Rotator Cuff Arthritis
- Shoulder (AC) Joint Separation
- Syndactyly
- Wrist Arthritis
- Bone Tumor
- Fibromatosis
- Lipoma
- Pathologic Fractures
- Vascular Anomalies
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Meniscectomy
- Synovectomy
- Elbow Contracture Release
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Arthritis
- Sprains and Strains
- Bursitis
- Bunions
- Ankle Ligament Tear
- Osteochondroma
- Tendinitis
- Elbow Ligament Injury
- Foot Pain
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Vascular Malformations
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Ankle Cartilage Tear
- Foot Fracture
- Medial Malleolus
- Peroneal Nerve Palsy
- Tendon Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Finger Pain and Problems
- Nerve Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Trigger Fingers
- Hip Fracture
- Chondroblastoma
- Giant Cell Tumor
- Lytic Bone Lesions
- Heel Pain
- Bone Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.7221 Ratings 84 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.7 |
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 9, 2023 Patient and caring, and never rushes through your appointments.
- August 31, 2023 Great personality, very knowledgeable, gave good advice on what to do and what may need to do if this doesn’t work.
- August 31, 2023 Dr. Moore explained what my underlying problem was and the solution to correct in plain English.
- August 28, 2023 Professional, cordial and kind
- August 27, 2023 Dr. Moore is the BEST! He is seasoned, qualified, and thorough.
- August 9, 2023 Dr. Moore took the time to explain and discuss my issue. He did not make me feel like I was rushed.
- August 5, 2023 Very good, highly recommend
- July 31, 2023 He takes his time with you and answers your questions, very open and honest. It was a post-op visit with him and my husband was with me and it was his first time meeting him and was very impressed with him. Dr. Moore has made this process very easy for me and I can not say enough good things about him and his staff. I always look foward to my appointments.
- July 26, 2023 Well satisfied
- July 26, 2023 He's a great Doctor and he cares about his patients. I would definitely recommend you go and check him out.
- July 14, 2023 The Doctor was friendly and caring. Listened to what I was there for and addressed all my questions. Also gave me good news and advise.
- July 5, 2023 Doctor Moore did everything to make sure I understood my options and then proceeded with a treatment plan that accomplished my requested objective. Took time to listen to me and offer suggestions. Everyone I dealt with in that office have earned my respect and will recommend them without question.
- July 4, 2023 Great surgeon and great with providing me with what is needed and suggested.
- July 2, 2023 Dr. Moore was willing to answer all my questions before and after the surgery. He has been open and honest with giving me advice during post surgery.
- June 29, 2023 He was very friendly and concerned about my health problem. He had to refer me to his associate for my procedure because he specializes in what I need to have done.
- June 29, 2023 Dr Moore has an awesome bedside manner and is very personable!
- June 29, 2023 very good and acknowledgable showed concern and had me fitted up and out of there in less than an hour.
- June 28, 2023 Dr Moore is one of the best doctor's I've has helped my husband and that has listened to his questions, concerns and really helped us to understand what's going on, how he can help and has really took his time the one on one care Dr Moore provides is wonderful.
- June 28, 2023 I was very fortunate to have Dr Moore perform my hip revision surgery. I was visiting relatives when I had an accident that fractured my femur. Dr. Moore performed the surgery on a Saturday morning instead of waiting for the following work week. I hold Dr. Moore in the highest regard for his expertise and professionalism.
- June 24, 2023 Dr. Moore has a wonderful personality and very helpful in explaining everything
- June 23, 2023 Dr. Moore was pleasant, caring, listened to my questions and answered them, made me feel good about what I am going through and what to expect.
- June 20, 2023 Dr. Moore listened and looked at my history from last year and I felt made the best decision to fix the issue with surgery instead of going down all the other avenues that did not work with last time with a different provider
- June 15, 2023 Dr Moore was very professional, and took time to explain MRI results and explained options to take care of my Meniscus Tear. Answered my questions and listened to my concerns.
- June 14, 2023 Dr. Moore showed empathy and concern for my health. You can tell Orthopedic is his passion because he started talking to me about how I felt and how I was coping with hip pain. I didn't have to say a word. He knew exactly how I felt from reading my x ray. He cares about his patients. He was so direct but compassionate. He is a wonderful physician.
- June 9, 2023 Dr Moore was warm & friendly. Explained what my X-ray showed and what I needed to do next.
- June 8, 2023 Seemed very interested in my problem. Easy to talk to. Very caring.
- June 7, 2023 He is a very caring dr
- May 29, 2023 Dr. Moore answered all of my questions and concerns. He was patient and knowledgeable about my condition.
- May 28, 2023 I feel so blessed to have Dr. Moore as my surgeon
- May 28, 2023 He is very personable and explains things very well. He was able to put me at ease about any concerns I had. He exudes a lot of positivity and energy and his concerns and interactions with me demonstrated sincerity and caring. I've seen quite a few doctors in the orthopedic field since my first encounter with hip discomfort in 2017 and he is by far the best!
- May 27, 2023 Dr Moore is what I call a people doctor. It's about his patients.
- May 23, 2023 Personal and clear
- May 19, 2023 I felt that I was taken seriously and that my opinion mattered at the outset. Dr. Moore's manner was comforting and reassuring.
- May 2, 2023 I liked Dr. Moore, this was my first time seeing him. He seems very knowledgeable and concerned about my situation.
- April 20, 2023 Very easy to talk with, explained what to expect and how pleased he was with the progress todate.
- April 14, 2023 Friendly,professional physician who understood my concern immediately and addressed it quickly.Would definitely ask to see him for any future issues.
- April 14, 2023 He is very patient and personable. I love his energy and really made me feel comfortable about my upcoming procedure.
- April 12, 2023 A very caring and skilled surgeon. Wonderful results which is allowing me to walk again. Always concerned about my well-being and answers all my questions.
- April 10, 2023 Dr. Moore is courteous and friendly. He spent time to answer all our questions.
- April 8, 2023 All went according to plan. The only thing that I didn’t like is waiting to be operated on. The atisapation of it. That’s how things are now a days
- April 6, 2023 Dr. Moore is amazing!
- April 6, 2023 Dr. Moore was knowledgeable, professional, and exceptional when it came to caring about my injury and helping me stay positive toward recovering.
- April 6, 2023 He is the best and caring.
- March 28, 2023 Dr Moore is very attentive and listens to your complaints very well. He addresses the problem and gives options. He is very personable.
- March 22, 2023 Dr Moore is a very caring dr. He explains what he is hound to do.
- March 22, 2023 Dr. Moore provided exceptional care and treated me with respect and kindness. My ability to be active and pain-free has been restored through his skills. My overall health trajectory has been dramatically impacted for the better for the rest of my life.
- March 21, 2023 Doctor Moore is an outstanding doctor.
- March 19, 2023 Dr. Moore was very knowledgeable of the injury that I had and took time to explain my options. I appreciated his honesty.
- March 8, 2023 Dr. Moore has that important ability to make the patient feel as if he has plenty of time for his/her needs and questions. After a friendly greeting, he sits down and takes care of the patient in a professional and comforting manner.
- March 8, 2023 Dr. Moore provided important information regarding my symptoms.
- March 5, 2023 Dr Moore explain everything so I could understand what was going on he was very caring and helpful
- March 1, 2023 First meeting - found him personable and informative
- February 28, 2023 I felt better about my diagnosis after being seen. I was given knowledge of what to expect
- February 15, 2023 Down to earth and knowledgeable.
- January 24, 2023 seemed very careful, thoughtful and as helpful. Recommended next step which I intend to follow
- January 24, 2023 Very genuine, patient, attentive, sensitive, and informative
- January 21, 2023 He was just as good if not better than my doctor in Mississippi. I was hating the idea of a new doctor. However I am very happy with my new doctor and his team at this Orthopaedic clinic. They are keepers.
- January 15, 2023 Dr Moore was direct,instilled confidence and a demeanor of trust that he could perform what was required.
- January 14, 2023 As a first time patient it is hard to evaluate a doctor's performance. Only time will help me form a good opinion
- January 10, 2023 Dr. Moore explained MRI pictures and showed what would be needed if I chose to have surgery. Friendly gentleman and put me at ease.
- December 28, 2022 It??s going to be a while before I have the operation around Feb or March wishing it earlier
- December 20, 2022 Dr. Moore was so compassionate and informative. He even took time to meet my parents after surgery. I consider him a blessing as my surgeon.
- December 17, 2022 Dr. Moore is great
- December 15, 2022 He is a nice doctor to met yesterday
- December 10, 2022 I was impressed by how I was treated.Dr Moore spoke on my level. The entire experience especially Julie,the O.R.scheduler were done in the most caring nature
- December 9, 2022 Dr. Moore was very pleasant and showed concerns for my problem and the pain that I was experiencing. He noticed quickly that I wasn't a big fan of shots so he prescribed me in oral medication for my problem. But if that did not work or I did not get better we will have to schedule me for an MRI.
- December 4, 2022 All I can say is I Thank God for Dr.Moore!
- November 29, 2022 He lights up the room with his positive attitude!
- November 26, 2022 prior to dr. Ralph Moore 111i was trold my r hip was the propblem. after exam and x-ray i was told it was my back which the MRI confurmed
- November 21, 2022 Dr. Moore is a very informative doctor, I believe he is going to take good care of me.
- November 18, 2022 A very Good and Kind Doctor who cares about his Patients
- November 17, 2022 Knowledgeable, informative, listens, efficient
- November 9, 2022 I actually sought out Dr. Moore as my preferred physician to do this surgery. His military experience was a big factor. He has an uncanny ability to simplify technical information into completely understandable terms! Fantastic doctor!
- November 5, 2022 Really liked Dr Moore. He treated me like a friend who wanted to help me.
- October 29, 2022 Excelente medico
- October 26, 2022 Dr Moore is caring, kind, listens and gives answers to my questions in a way I can fully understand. He is a great Dr.
- October 21, 2022 Really like Dr. Moore and all staff. very concerned and informative.
- October 17, 2022 Comments about Dr Moore already provided in survey
- October 12, 2022 Dr Moore was very professional took time to talk to me about my knee explained all my options to me showed me the X-ray explaining what was happening to my knee and we decided on a plan action
- October 12, 2022 Great doctor!
- October 11, 2022 He is a great Doctor very caring .
- October 11, 2022 Dr. Moore listened to everything that I had to say and answered all of my questions t a point that he made sure I understood what was going on through my whole experiance.
- October 1, 2022 Very professional yet pleasant to work with
- September 30, 2022 I am deeply thankful for the care provided by Dr. Moore. His professional, knowledgeable and caring approach to my care was exceptional. I couldn??t be more pleased with the results of the surgery. My future self will benefit from a more active lifestyle due to his care.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, 1989
Internship
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Univeristy School of Med-Bowman Gray School of Medicine, 1992
Residency
- Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, 1991
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, 1996
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
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
- Robotic-arm assisted lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 5-Year outcomes & survivorship. Gaudiani MA, Samuel LT, Diana JN, DeBattista JL, Coon TM, Moore RE, Kamath AF. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2023; 31(1):10225536221138986.
- Robotic-arm assisted bicompartmental knee arthroplasty: Durable results up to 7-year follow-up. Gaudiani MA, Samuel LT, Diana JN, DeBattista JL, Coon TM, Moore RE, Kamath AF. Int J Med Robot. 2022 Feb; 18(1):e2338.
- How to Quantitatively Balance a Total Knee? A Surgical Algorithm to Assure Balance and Control Alignment. Moore RE, Conditt MA, Roche MW, Verstraete MA. Sensors (Basel). 2021 Jan; 21(3)
- The application of machine learning to balance a total knee arthroplasty. Verstraete MA, Moore RE, Roche M, Conditt MA. Bone Jt Open. 2020 Jun; 1(6):236-244.
- Development and Reliability of the Joint Tissue Activity and Damage Examination for Quantitation of Structural Abnormalities by Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Hemophilic Joints. Volland LM, Zhou JY, Barnes RFW, Kruse-Jarres R, Steiner B, Quon DV, Bailey C, Hughes TH, Moore RE, Chang EY, von Drygalski A. J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Jun; 38(6):1569-1581.