Clark William Pinyan, MD, MPH
Clark William Pinyan, MD, MPH
Conditions and Treatments
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Nerve Block
- Polymyositis
- Miller Fisher Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Myopathy
- Myotonia
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Narcolepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Chronic Migraine
- Intracranial Pressure (Increased)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Ocular Migraine
- SUNCT Headache
- Tics
- Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Sleepwalking
- Neuropathy
- Headache
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Hemicrania Continua
- Migraine with Aura
- New Daily Persistent Headache
- Paroxysmal Hemicrania
- Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy
- Tourette Syndrome
- Hypersomnia
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Primary Lateral Sclerosis
- Huntington's Disease
- Tremor
- Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Migraines
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Orthostatic Tremors
- Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Kleine-Levin Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
Ratings and Reviews
4.7112 Ratings 41 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.6 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
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Patient Comments
- June 5, 2023 I was seen in a very timely manner. The nurse and physician really listen to me and was concerned about me.
- June 4, 2023 Dr Pinyan is so knowledgeable about restless leg syndrome that I consider myself to be fortunate that we have him at Atrium Baptist. Also, his relaxed manner makes it very easy to talk with him.
- May 25, 2023 Great MD and very friendly and informative
- May 24, 2023 Needs to listen and not generalize
- May 19, 2023 Dr Pinyan was very pleasant and made it very comfortable to discuss any and all questions
- May 18, 2023 I appreciated Dr. Pinyan's honest answers to my questions and his unbiased advice.
- May 12, 2023 Dr. Pinyan was very nice, knowledgeable, and patient in his care.
- May 12, 2023 Very professioanl and friendly
- April 26, 2023 There should be more beds available for the sleep studies.
- April 2, 2023 Very knowledgeable and caring
- March 29, 2023 Dr. Clark Pinyan is an excellent neurologist for me. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and a skilled physician. I am confident I receive high quality medical care from this provider.
- March 22, 2023 Dr Pinyan is friendly and knowledgeable. He has made it possible for me to sleep through the night which is a huge accomplishment.
- March 4, 2023 A great doctor and friend. Always helpful would not consider another doctor in his field.
- February 11, 2023 Dr Pinyan is a wonderful, caring neurologist and I would recommend him to all.
- February 6, 2023 This was my first time meeting Dr. Pinyan. Totally professional appearance, but haven't got the chance to know him yet.
- February 6, 2023 Takes time to listen. Answers questions clearly.
- January 28, 2023 Very professional, straightforward, and easy to talk with.
- January 16, 2023 Dr. Pinyan cares about my well-being. He listens and is very patient. His staff is second to none. I know when I have a problem that he will fix me. Dr. Pinyan is the best Neurologist ever. I don't even mind the bad parking to come to my appointment with him.
- January 12, 2023 Of all the practitioners I have had regarding my c pap, I really like him because he has a great sense of humor and has given me helpful tips.
- December 17, 2022 Dr. Pinyan took the time to listen to the lengthy health history I provided.
- December 11, 2022 Dr Pinyan listened to my concerns, offered suggestions and made me feel as if I had a voice in my care. He's also got a great sense of humor.
- December 7, 2022 Dr. Pinyan was OK. Seemed to be overworked. Tried to get the appointment over as soon as possible to move on to other matters.
- November 21, 2022 He asked me questions regarding my statements about what i wanted to do. He has a healthy regard for whollistic treatments and recommended one to me. He is also amusing.
- November 19, 2022 Way more satisfied with Pinyan than previous Neuroligist
- October 19, 2022 I love him he??s cool and listens to me but I don??t like coming to the main hospital especially now with everything going on I??m glad I only have to come back once a year and I don??t like these surveys
- October 12, 2022 Attentive and NOT condescending
- October 6, 2022 My main reason for being in neurology is due to NPH. All that was discussed was my CPAP. We should have pushed and asked more questions, but my NPH is the main reason for being there.
- October 2, 2022 Excellent medical care.
- September 29, 2022 He was thorough. Explained things well.
- September 25, 2022 He's great
- September 25, 2022 Dr. Pinyan is a very caring doctor. He listens to you exactly the plan for caring. I would suggest anyone looking for a neurologist,he is the one to get
- September 6, 2022 Easy to talk to. Took his time and listened to me. Made me feel at ease.
- September 5, 2022 Highly experienced, caring, professionalm
- August 29, 2022 Appreciated his advice to find a neurologist much closer to my home.
- August 29, 2022 Dr. Pinyan was both professional and courteous.
- August 15, 2022 He's a good doctor --- one of the best. He listens to my concerns and answers all my questions. He always looks through my history during my visits and thoroughly examines me.
- August 10, 2022 DR. PINYAN WAS VERY GOOD. WAS HAPPY WITH MY VISIT.
- July 18, 2022 Very professional doctor. Explained what happened to me in detail. Understood why I was scared on what was going on and explained what his plan was for my future treatments.
- July 13, 2022 Very helpful and easy to talk to.
- June 27, 2022 Very knowledgeable about my problem, great bedside manner, extremely courteous
- June 22, 2022 Friendly, professional, with a good sense of humor.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BS, Wake Forest University, 1993
- MPH, University of Leeds School of Medicine - United Kingdom, 1996
- MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1998
Residency
- Neurology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2002
Fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Positions
- Physician
- Clinical Associate Professor, Neurology
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
- A charcot-marie-tooth type 1B kindred associated with hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia. Caress JB, Lewis JA, Pinyan CW, Lawson VH. Muscle Nerve. 2019 07; 60(1):62-66.
- Gestational Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Biomarker Screening Models and Lack of Postpartum Resolution. Street LM, Aschenbrenner CA, Houle TT, Pinyan CW, Eisenach JC. J Clin Sleep Med. 2018 04; 14(4):549-555.