Additional Languages Spoken
German, Greek
Anastasios Papadonikolakis, MD, PhD
Anastasios Papadonikolakis, MD, PhD
Conditions and Treatments
- Acromioclavicular Dislocation Treatment
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Capsulorrhaphy
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Arthritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Pain and Problems
- Clavicle Problems
- Hand Pain and Problems
- Shoulder (AC) Joint Separation
- Osteochondral Allograft
- Osteoarthritis
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Elbow Arthritis
- Rotator Cuff Arthritis
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Shoulder Instability
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Wrist Arthritis
Ratings and Reviews
4.6231 Ratings 74 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.6 |
| Cared about me | 4.6 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.6 |
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 29, 2023 Very thorough and helpful
- March 29, 2023 Dr.Papadonikolakis was prompt thorough and very helpful.
- March 29, 2023 He was very knowledgeable and friendly.
- March 23, 2023 Dr p.. Is an excellent, caring surgeon..could not have received better care So thankful for his knowledge & abilities to help me
- March 15, 2023 Dr. P!
- March 15, 2023 Dr. P is a one of a kind Physician. There are not many doctors that I have seen that can compare to him. He listens, he cares, he is very compassionate, and takes his time to allow you to ask questions. I feel very fortunate to have found him. Thank you again, Dr. P.
- March 9, 2023 Dr. P is very skilled. His honesty is phenomenal. He accomplished the almost impossible by putting my broken arm and shoulder back together again in a usable condition. It's not perfect but so much better than it was.
- March 3, 2023 I have never had a more loving interest, and They are more important to your customers
- March 2, 2023 he is great
- February 25, 2023 Dr. P. is not only a caring and kind professional, but also conscientious and encouraged me to ask any questions or share any concerns. His follow up is amazing! 3 years after my surgery he still cares!
- February 23, 2023 He is one of the two best orthopedic Dr. that I have seen. He would explain and break stuff down to me so that I could understand. He would even show me on my X-Rays. He was concerned about me getting the necessary help that I need to get better. He’s an awesome Dr.
- February 22, 2023 Dr P is knowledgeable, answers all of your questions and listens to all of your concerns.
- February 22, 2023 He was very nice and explained things throughly.
- February 21, 2023 Highly intelligent, knowledgeable, Caring
- February 18, 2023 Great Dr. Very helpful with my hand in injury.
- February 16, 2023 Doctor P listened and he came up with a solution to help relieve my pain. Great Man!
- February 15, 2023 Dr. Papadonikolakis is a very good doctor and is alway very straight forward. Like him a lot and would recommend him to anyone.
- February 15, 2023 He always listens to me & answers all my questions & seems very concerned about me n my health. I like him very very much!!
- February 15, 2023 Made me feel good about future visits. He would be available if pain returns.
- February 13, 2023 Dr. P is very busy, straightforward, and doesn't waste time..
- February 9, 2023 Dr. P was very kind, attentive and concerned about the pain I was having. I felt very comfortable with him and believe he will do what is necessary to help my condition.
- February 9, 2023 Very informative, friendly.
- February 9, 2023 Dr. Papadonikolakis is very caring and professional. I have complete confidence in him and know I can trust his medical advice. He ensures that I receive the care I need.
- February 6, 2023 Dr. P is an excellent surgeon. The recovery from my shoulder replacement went very well and I am quickly getting great use of the shoulder.
- February 5, 2023 Not great "bedside manner" but very efficient and seemed very knowledgeable. I admit, my condition is not urgent or critical, and probably something that he deals with all the time, so it seems routine to him. I hope that if my condition eventually leads to surgery, there would be more "human" interaction.
- February 4, 2023 Very kind and explained my problem
- February 1, 2023 Very nice and seems to be very knowledgeable
- January 26, 2023 Dr Papa is awesome. He cares about his patients and is very knowledgeable. He takes his time with you.
- January 20, 2023 Very professional caring and friendly
- January 14, 2023 He answered all my questions. Very nice caring man
- January 11, 2023 Dr Papadonikolakis is exceptional. He listened to my concerns and provided feedback and plan of care. I am extremely grateful that Dr Papadonikolakis is my MD!
- January 9, 2023 He's a good doctor. He explains everything clearly, listens and answers every question.
- January 7, 2023 Dr. P is professional,knowledgeable, thoughtful, and engaging, which we appreciate a lot!
- January 5, 2023 Very qualified and knowledgeable surgeon. Listened and answered all of my questions and concerns. Nurses very friendly. Entire staff made my surgery to be a pleasant experience during a stressful time for me.
- January 5, 2023 Dr. P. is AWESOME!!!
- December 27, 2022 Best doctors and nurses around...susport staff is good too always friendly
- December 21, 2022 Dr P is wonderful. He is quick to help his patients with their problems and seems to really care about their wellbeing. Dr P is a great doctor at Wake Forest and I would see him again if needed.
- December 18, 2022 Very professional, caring doctor. Shows diagram of the anatomy of the problem and explains options very well. Answered all my questions and concerns. Doctor Papadonikolakis was very patient while I decided which treatment option to choose.
- December 15, 2022 Very professional as is his staff.as well as personable
- December 14, 2022 My limited experience with him (15 minutes session) was positive. He seems to be a nice man and genuine. But I would have avoided driving 5 hours for this appointment if he had responded to my question of "Can you treat anterior posterior dislocation of clavicle at the SC joint." The scheduler assured me that he can. But he could have responded that it is not advisable.
- December 11, 2022 Could not have received better care.I am thankful I was referred to this Dr.
- December 10, 2022 Answered all my questions and gave prompt service.
- December 10, 2022 Explained process easily
- December 8, 2022 I felt his bedside manner was a bit lacking, almost aggressive and curt
- December 7, 2022 Liked him, thorough.
- December 3, 2022 He answered all of our questions. He was straightforward with his review of my x-rays. He diagnosed my shoulder problems quickly and told me how to continue without adding to the damage.
- December 3, 2022 Exam was quick and options explained well.
- December 3, 2022 I appreciate the professional & care given with each visit! Your staff is very knowledgeable & through their skills they make you feel comfortable! I
- November 30, 2022 Seems to care about his patient. Very professional.
- November 30, 2022 I lile the way ?? was treat all. My question were answer to the best of my abilities to understand what's going on with my health.
- November 27, 2022 very happy with Dr. P. He is very smart, matter-of-fact, and right to the point, but I may need some more detailed conversation in next meeting session.
- November 24, 2022 OFFERED SENSIBLE, PRACTICAL ADVISE
- November 23, 2022 A very caring doctor. Would highly recommend Doctor Papadonikolakis, MD.
- November 23, 2022 Dr P is absolutely wonderful! He listens carefully and does a fabulous job of explaining challenging medical topics in understandable terms and illustrations! Thank you Dr P for your care in fixing my shoulder!!!
- November 19, 2022 Dr. P was very thorough in describing my surgery, what to expect going forward, and answered all our questions.
- November 18, 2022 Very professional, caring, and informative. I would ask for him again if in need of orthopedic care in the future.
- November 17, 2022 Dry sense of humor! Few words but nice and great at what he does! Definitely will recommend him!
- November 17, 2022 Caring, Informative and Compassionate
- November 15, 2022 He's a very good doctor he listens to me, asked questions like how are you doing,I was very happy with him!
- November 12, 2022 Dr. P. was very Professional,Polite,told me what I needed to do and didn't waste any additional time!
- November 9, 2022 Very very nice and was concerned about what was wrong and knew how to fix it
- November 6, 2022 Experienced, knowledgeable, forthcoming and understanding.
- November 5, 2022 Sabe escuchar con atenci??n Se preocupa por el paciente Es muy amable.
- November 2, 2022 Dr. P was great at taking care of my issues and getting help for my pain.
- November 2, 2022 Great physician. Very caring. Communicates well.
- November 2, 2022 Listened to my concerns and was able to offer alternative options for treatment
- October 31, 2022 Dr. Papadonikolakis is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon and caring physician. He did an excellent job of repairing my right rotator cuff in March this year. I??m on the mend and have made tremendous strides in recuperating with excellent PT by AHWFB therapists. I expect to be fully recovered by March 2023, and learning to play pickle ball as well as return to the tennis ?????? court!
- October 29, 2022 Dr. P is great. He has really done a great job taking care of my arm and me as a whole. He listens and always asks if we have any questions or concerns about anything! Extremely knowledgeable!
- October 27, 2022 Dr. P's skill and professionalism is excellent and he has a sense of humor...made feel at ease.
- October 25, 2022 Amazing and concerned about my well-being. He broke down the explanation to the simplest form cause I didn??t understand what he was saying. He handed me a Kleenex cause he noticed that I was crying from my frustrations, from seeing so many doctors. I really appreciate the compassion to know that Dr Papa was trying to make it right for me from all detailed explanations and just showing concerns.
- October 17, 2022 I COULD NOT HAVE EXPECTED ANY BETTER EXAM AND OUTLINE OF MY SITUATION
- October 1, 2022 He's a great doctor, easy to ta
- October 1, 2022 Dr. P did a fabulous job reviewing my case with my wife and I. His confidence is very encouraging and I really appreciate his attentiveness and care!
- June 15, 2022 The doctor was very knowledgeable answered my questions helped me to understand the procedure and took his time to make me feel comfortable and reassured
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Ioannina University School of Medicine, 1999
- PhD, Ioannina University School of Medicine, 2005
Internship
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2006
Fellowship
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2005
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, University of Washington, 2011
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- North Carolina Orthopedic Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
Positions
- Physician
- Associate 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
- Peripheral Nerve Injury After Elbow Arthroscopy: An Analysis of Risk Factors. Jinnah AH, Luo TD, Wiesler ER, Li Z, Poehling GG, Tuohy CJ, Graves BR, Freehill MT, Papadonikolakis A. Arthroscopy. 2018 05; 34(5):1447-1452.
- Arthroscopic Reduction and Fixation of Transverse Intra-articular Glenoid Fractures With Scapular Extension. Papadonikolakis A. . 2017 Jun; 6(3):e879-e885.
- Arthroscopic Release of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder Complicated With Shoulder Dislocation and Brachial Plexus Injury. Nunez FA, Papadonikolakis A, Li Z. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2016; 25(2):114-6.
- Metal-Backed Glenoid Components Have a Higher Rate of Failure and Fail by Different Modes in Comparison with All-Polyethylene Components: A Systematic Review. Papadonikolakis A, Matsen FA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jun; 96(12):1041-1047.
- Failure of the glenoid component in anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review of the English-language literature between 2006 and 2012. Papadonikolakis A, Neradilek MB, Matsen FA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Dec; 95(24):2205-12.