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
4.7161 Ratings 50 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.7 |
| Cared about me | 4.7 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.6 |
| 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
- November 29, 2023 He is wonderful!!!! Doesn’t need to change a thing!
- November 22, 2023 Dr. Pinyan was very helpful and informative. I appreciated his acumen and sense of humor.
- November 13, 2023 Dr. Pinyan is an exceptional physician who is very kind and thorough. He is patient, kind and explains things clearly.
- November 13, 2023 Dr. Pinyan really understands sleep problems.
- November 2, 2023 Very pleased with him, ishe listened to my questions and provided a solution. I would recommend him to others.
- October 31, 2023 Seems like he would like to help with my care. Probably not his fault that this procedure is taking so long to get to the root of the problem.
- October 26, 2023 I am looking forward to having Dr. Pinyan as my new doctor. We really connected.
- October 18, 2023 all was good
- October 18, 2023 Dr Penya is great
- October 17, 2023 I was left in the exam room for 30 minutes prior to Dr. Pinyan coming in. The staff told me he was with medical students but he said he was late because of construction. I don't know which was truthful. Once in the exam room Dr. Pinyan was pleasant, interested in my history and discussed a plan for my care.
- October 12, 2023 Dr. Pinyan is a good listener and offers information on different sleep therapies.
- September 29, 2023 Great empathy
- September 28, 2023 He always listens to my concerns and takes them into account when making a care plan. He takes the time to really get into the issues going on, and really puts you at ease.
- September 27, 2023 Very clear
- September 25, 2023 Dr Pinyon has helped me so much not only with my migraines but also now with my sleep apnea and helping me get used to my cpap. Im so glad i have him as my neurologist. I would highly recommend him.im now migraine free for over 2 months
- September 13, 2023 Very personable. Very knowledgeable about my problem.
- September 4, 2023 Very knowledgeable in his specific field. Excellent listener.
- August 31, 2023 Dr. Pinyon helped me understand my condition, and was honest about what the field doesn't know about my condition. He was open to my perspective and beliefs about what's going on with my health and he supported my journey. I felt that I could trust him to make the wisest decisions with my care with complete transparency. I admired his curiosity and openness to learning as we go on those ailments that are trickier to fix.
- August 27, 2023 I was completely satisfied with my visit.
- August 17, 2023 I have been seeing Dr. Pinyan for a few years now. I am so thankful for him. I have suffered from migraines since I was a little girl. Dr. Pinyan has helped me so much. He has worked to find what helps me with my migraines. I appreciate him so much!
- August 17, 2023 He is arrogant and dismissive
- August 17, 2023 Very nice
- August 13, 2023 I have been dealing with this problem for almost six months and I finally found a doctor who understood my illness and condition. He provided me with the remedy to cure my illness.
- August 10, 2023 he was pleasant listened to what i needed and wanted explained in clear and understanding
- August 9, 2023 Dr. Pinyan is very personable. He explains the numbers and other data collected from the c pap machine. Except for the parking situation, I enjoyed my visit with him.
- August 9, 2023 Dr. Pinyan is a brilliant clinician who cares about his patients.
- June 17, 2023 Was very nice and straight forward with diagnosis.
- June 12, 2023 He is very helpful, intelligent and upfront. Good teacher - wasted no time however I did not feel rushed
- 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.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- 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.