Stephen S. McNatt, MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Weight Management General Surgery

Stephen S. McNatt, MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Weight Management General Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Diverticulectomy
- Laparoscopic Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
- Bariatric Surgery Weight Management
- Lap Truncal Vagotomy
- Duodenal Switch
- Appendectomy
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Pyloroplasty
- Laparoscopic or Open Hernia Repair
- Bariatric Surgery Revision
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Abdominal Masses
- Adrenal Cyst
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lipoma
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Conn's Syndrome
- Esophageal Diverticula
- Gallbladder Polyps
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Paraesophageal Ulcer
- Splenic Mass
- Stomach Ulcers
- Laparoscopic Diverticulectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty
- Single Incision Cholecystectomy
- Hernia Surgery
- Hernia
- Obesity
- Pheochromocytoma
- Achalasia
- Adrenal Mass
- Ascities (Swelling of the Belly)
- Axillary Mass
- Bile Leak
- Cholecystitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Esophageal Mass
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- Heller Myotomy
- Perineal Cyst
- Splenomegaly
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Vagotomy
- SADI-S
- Cholelithiasis
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Gallstones
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Adrenal Nodule
- Axillary Abscess
- Bile Duct Obstruction
- Biliary Colic
- Choledocholithiasis
- Entercutaneous Fistula
- Esophageal Stricture
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Stomach Polyp
Ratings and Reviews
4.7118 Ratings 70 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.7 |
Cared about me | 4.6 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
Included me in decisions about my care | 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
- March 8, 2023 I wont know if I'm completly satisfied until my treatment is complete.
- March 6, 2023 Very informative and to the point. Explained everything so that I could understand it and gave me my options.
- February 28, 2023 Dr.McNatt was a very straightforward doctor I love the fact he explained to me clearly about my problem and what was the best option for me even though it was gonna delay fixing my situation but it was doing what was best 1st.
- February 25, 2023 He took long time going over my upcoming surgery helping me understand what all needs to be done and giving g me all options and full recovery time.
- February 21, 2023 Dr McNatt is the only Doctor I would let do my surgery. I trust him completely.
- February 18, 2023 Well don't wanna give him a black eye nor a pat on the back. Not very compassion about the problems I'm having or in any hurry to fix my problem. I'm just a number.
- February 11, 2023 i like his expertise and deliberate honesty.
- February 11, 2023 I did my research and read reviews on Dr. McNatt before electing to go to him. All the reviews were spot on, I was not disappointed. He was personable and easy to understand.
- February 8, 2023 Excellent service
- February 7, 2023 He was friendly enough. He seemed a little 'put off' with my medical concern, especially when it was determined I did not need his services for surgery. I felt like I 'wasted his time' even though I was referred by my doctor.
- January 19, 2023 It was a pleasure meeting Dr. McNatt. He was very easy to talk to about my overall health and very informative, in regards to my Individual needs. He was very professional.
- January 18, 2023 Knew the right thing to do with the information we talked about. Very concerned about what concerned me. His staff/medical personal were knowledgeable and seem to ask all the pertinent questions.
- January 14, 2023 We saw he's PA and she was wonderful.
- January 11, 2023 buen doctor
- December 31, 2022 He is an excellent doctor but keeps my waiting for over an hour.
- December 31, 2022 Professional and knowledgeable.
- December 27, 2022 Listened and cared about my concerns.
- December 26, 2022 He was caring and listened to what I had to say. Explained where the problem was and what he could do and what he couldn??t do. I??ve not had many doctors like that. I really liked him and would refer someone else to him
- December 25, 2022 Took time to answer and explain everything to me. I highly recommend him to anyone.
- December 21, 2022 Dr McNatt was wonderful. He actually listened to all my questions and concerns. He made me feel like a person and not like at pt number! So glad I found him!
- December 18, 2022 Very professional he listens with concerns explain in a manner you understand don't rush you
- December 15, 2022 He was thorough and explained the procedure fully.
- December 14, 2022 Very friendly knowledgable and interested approach. Spent quality time with us.Listened to my input.
- December 13, 2022 Dr. McNatt was personable and did an excellent job of educating me on results and risks of each procedure. He used the computer to graph my risks and show me. He used diagrams to show me what procedures entailed.
- December 4, 2022 Wonderful
- November 16, 2022 Doctor McNatt Is a really nice doctor listen to me Great to talk to very easy to understand
- November 9, 2022 Always top notch from the pre surgery consultation, to the surgery and the follow up consultation.
- November 5, 2022 Very helpful and I was very appreciative of how timely my visit was. I was prepared to wait the usual hour or so, not here!
- October 29, 2022 This was my first time meeting him???.very impressive. He took his time to thoroughly explain everything and to thoroughly explain the options available.
- October 27, 2022 He was very considerate and helpful in explaining everything including all the risk associated with the surgery.
- October 18, 2022 Dr. McNatt and his staff are exceptional. I have no hesitation to use or recommend his office at any time.
- October 9, 2022 Muy buen medico y muy amable y hace todo lo posible por que entiendas bien todo lo que se habla ahii
- October 8, 2022 Very knowledgeable about my condition.
- October 2, 2022 Good at explaining my procedure.
- October 1, 2022 Dr. McNatt was great. He explained everything from the surgery, to any possible complications, to the recovery in a clear, easy to understand manner.
- October 1, 2022 Very approachable- explained procedure thoroughly- listened to my concerns
- September 30, 2022 liked dr mcnatt,made a good decision choosing him for my sugery
- September 27, 2022 Excellence in patient-centered care.
- September 21, 2022 He is very kind and compassionate. He takes time to listen to his patients. He helps his patients to make the best decisions concerning their health.
- September 19, 2022 too early to be taking this survey, i have just started the process
- September 14, 2022 The surgery went well I healed And feel much better. I appreciate the professionality of the team in general. The follow up visit was expensive and probably unnecessary and definitely could have been done over the Internet
- September 13, 2022 Already mentioned.
- September 12, 2022 Dr. McNatt was thorough, professional, and spent as much time as necessary to examine and come to a conclusion without making me feel like he needed to be elsewhere.
- August 20, 2022 We is wonderful and kind
- August 10, 2022 He’s very attentive to us and our concerns. Takes time to explain, in simple terms, what is going on with our problem. Most doctors don’t spend the time with patients, but this doctor did!??
- August 10, 2022 Doctor McNatt listen to all my concerns and went over my medicine history in detail
- August 8, 2022 Very easy to talk to. Great individual.
- July 23, 2022 Dr. McNatt exhibited excellent Dr./patient rapport! He thoroughly and clearly explained my test results, reviewed my past medical records, answered my questions, examined me & offered sound medical advice!
- July 23, 2022 Even though I have not seen the doctor in person since I came for my initial consultation I'm very satisfied with the outcome of my surgery.
- July 20, 2022 He was very through and explained everything very well. He was knowledgeable about my health problems
- July 13, 2022 Dr. McNatt is an absolute phenomenal physician. He truly cares and listens to his patients and their concerns and he breaks everything down so that his patient's get a good understanding of what his opinion is and also takes into consideration the patient's input as well when making any kind of decisions.
- July 2, 2022 I appreciate how analytical Dr. McNatt was. He wanted more information to assess my problem before thinking about surgery.
- July 2, 2022 So knowledgeable and great care
- June 26, 2022 I really like having a physician not sugar coating my situation. Dr. Mc Natt was very candid. Some might have read his approach as brusque but to me it indicated that he respected me as an adult who was best served being told the imperfect truth.
- June 11, 2022 Professional and helpful advice from my recent surgery.
- May 23, 2022 Dr. McNatt is a wonderful, compassionate, knowledgeable provider. He explains everything in detail and always makes sure the patient is included in the decision making for treatments. He is truly a God send provider.
- May 21, 2022 Dr MCNatt is a very caring and compassionate doctor. He listens to his patients, and explains what the problem is and what he is going to do to try and help you. He will stay with you as long as you need until all your questions are answered.
- May 16, 2022 Dr. McNatt is a very patient, amenable physician with excellent bedside manners. Very thorough and answers all my questions. I have no hesitations recommending him and will go back to him in a heart beat, should the need arise.
- May 7, 2022 Excellent
- May 7, 2022 Answered all questions clearly and completely. Explained procedures in language that I could understand.
- May 3, 2022 You can tell he is great at what he does. Very thorough. Made sure i knew and understood my options. Very professional
- April 30, 2022 Excellent
- April 26, 2022 El ?nico inconveniente es el parqueo, es muy complicado, pero busco ayuda ?ltimamente con los carritos de golf.
- April 25, 2022 He sound like a very good surgeon he knew what he was talking about he explained to me what was there the number other Dr could tell me or show me hopefully he will take good care of me he sound very professional I like that
- April 17, 2022 Didn't meet Dr. McNatt but his staff was awesome
- April 12, 2022 Dr. McNatt??s bedside manner was excellent. I would highly recommend him.
- April 9, 2022 Did not see Dr Mcnatt on this follow up visit. Other visits were fine
- April 6, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable, carefully reviews your Test results with you, explaining in terms you can understand. Physically examining you he explains finding and what he recommends. Confirms how you want to proceed-looks on computer at his schedule-schedules your surgery then! You leave with all questions answered and what to expect and when. So glad my surgeon referred me to this specialist and after appointment feel very fortunate and comfortable with this practice!! His PA is so kind, knowledgeable, comforting,and always reply to me when I have needs
- April 6, 2022 Friendly, attentive and efficient
- April 5, 2022 I heard that he was the best and now i belive it. O
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of Texas - Austin, 1990
- MD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1994
Residency
- General Surgery, Emory Healthcare, 1999
Fellowship
- Advanced Endosurgery, Emory Healthcare, 2000
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Memberships
- American Hernia Society
- Society for Surgery of Alimentary Tract
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- Society for American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic
- American Gastroenterological Association
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Minimally Invasive 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
- Use of phentermine-topiramate extended release in combination with sleeve gastrectomy in patients with BMI 50 kg/m2 or more. Ard JD, Beavers DP, Hale E, Miller G, McNatt S, Fernandez A. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2019 Jul; 15(7):1039-1043.
- Laparoscopic-Assisted Transgastric ERCP: A Single-Institution Experience. Habenicht Yancey K, McCormack LK, McNatt SS, Powell MS, Fernandez AZ, Westcott CJ. J Obes. 2018; 2018:8275965.
- Conversion from gastric bypass to sleeve gastrectomy for complications of gastric bypass. Carter CO, Fernandez AZ, McNatt SS, Powell MS. Surg Obes Relat Dis. ; 12(3):572-576.
- Nonmesenteric defect causing internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Hiller DJ, Powell MS, McNatt SS. Am Surg. 2013 Aug; 79(8):E260-1.
- Intra-abdominal pressure and the morbidly obese patients: the effect of body mass index. Wilson A, Longhi J, Goldman C, McNatt S. J Trauma. 2010 Jul; 69(1):78-83.