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Candace Yvonne Parker-Autry, MD

Conditions and Treatments
- Bladder Sling
- Interstim™ Bladder Pacemaker Device
- Ovary Removal
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Mesh
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Fistulotomy
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery/Laparoscopy
- Vagina Pessaries
- Vagina Reconstruction and Repair
- Vaginal Support Device
- Neuromodulation Therapy
- Fistula
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Urinary Retention
- Vulvar Disorders
- Incomplete Bladder Emptying
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Sling
- Anal Sphincteroplasty
- Pelvic Reconstruction
- Interstitial Cystyisit/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- Pelvic Organ/Floor Prolapse
- Female Urinary Incontinence
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Urinary Tract Infection/Inflammation
- Accidental Bowel Leakage/Bowel Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Mesh Complications
- Underactive Bladder
- Hysterectomy
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
- Female Fecal Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Post-Obsteric Perineal Injury
- Hematuria (Adult)
- Urethral Stricture
- Uterine Fibroids
- Bladder Pain
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence/Urinary Frequency
Ratings and Reviews
4.6177 Ratings 18 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.6 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.7 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.6 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.7 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.7 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.6 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.7 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.6 |
Wait time at clinic | 3.9 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- May 22, 2021very good experience.
- April 30, 2021excellent provider. really cares about my health
- April 16, 2021Good.
- February 23, 2021Dr. Parker-Autry is an excellent physician. I have already recommended her to a friend of mine. She is very smart and very friendly.
- February 15, 2021I have great confidence in my provider.
- January 29, 2021She is very professional & I have confidence in her.
- January 26, 2021Dr. Candace Parker-Autry is the only doctor that I would want to do my surgery!
- January 18, 2021Dr. Parker Autry was one of the most engaged and informative physicians I have encountered. She wanted me to understand my condition and included me in decisions.
- January 8, 2021Very good.
- December 30, 2020I would definitely recommend Dr. Parker Audrey to anyone that has a need for her field of practice !
- November 29, 2020I feel that Dr. Candace Parker-Autry is looking for an alternative way to solve my health issues. I am confident in her ability to resolve it especially after she reads the results, does her research on my issue, and receives my medical records from my previous urologist.
- November 18, 2020The provider was so friendly and professional and made me feel so comfortable and very knowledgeable!
- November 17, 2020My 1st visit w/*Dr. Parker-Autry and I loved she and her ENTIRE staff!! Being new to the area - SUCH a relief and pleasure!!
- October 28, 2020when leaving her office I always felt this provider was very attentive to nth health problem and my overall well being.
- October 25, 2020I was a bit concerned, never saw any medical degrees or licenses she has.
- September 19, 2020good
- August 26, 2020She spends the amount of time to discuss and give me the information I need.
- August 19, 2020This was the most thorough appointment I have ever had.. The medical care professionals asked extensive questions about my daily life in relation to my medical concerns. I really felt they listened and didn't dismiss my concerns due to my age (84) as is often the case.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BS, North Carolina Wesleyan College, 2001
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2006
Residency
- OB GYN, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2010
Fellowship
- Female Pelvic Med and Reconstruction Surg, University of Alabama Hospitals, 2013
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Urology
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 - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): 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 and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
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)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
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 MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
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
- Validation and Testing of an E-Learning Module Teaching Core Urinary Incontinence Objectives in a Randomized Controlled Trial. Parker-Autry CY, Shen E, Nance A, Butler T, Covarrubias JB, Varner RE, Richter HE. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. ; 25(2):188-192.
- Sex differences in lower urinary tract biology and physiology. Abelson B, Sun D, Que L, Nebel RA, Baker D, Popiel P, Amundsen CL, Chai T, Close C, DiSanto M, Fraser MO, Kielb SJ, Kuchel G, Mueller ER, Palmer MH, Parker-Autry C, Wolfe AJ, Damaser MS. Biol Sex Differ. 2018 10; 9(1):45.
- In Reply. Parker-Autry CY, Houston D, Kritchevsky S, Richter HE. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 06; 131(6):1160-1161.
- Characterizing the Functional Decline of Older Women With Incident Urinary Incontinence. Parker-Autry C, Houston DK, Rushing J, Richter HE, Subak L, Kanaya AM, Kritchevsky SB. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 11; 130(5):1025-1032.
- Expert Panel Recommendations on Lower Urinary Tract Health of Women Across Their Life Span. Losada L, Amundsen CL, Ashton-Miller J, Chai T, Close C, Damaser M, DiSanto M, Dmochowski R, Fraser MO, Kielb SJ, Kuchel G, Mueller ER, Parker-Autry C, Wolfe AJ, Mallampalli MP. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2016 11; 25(11):1086-1096.