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Karen Prueter, PA

  • Neurosurgery Spine
Karen Prueter, PA

Karen Prueter, PA

  • Neurosurgery Spine
4.6 (118 Ratings)


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Accepting New Patients

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    4.6

    118 Ratings 65 Comments

    Listened to me 4.6
    Cared about me 4.6
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.5
    Included me in decisions about my care 4.6

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    Patient Comments

    • March 8, 2023 Spent time with me going over my back pain. She seemed very concerned with my issue.
    • March 5, 2023 Karen is an amazing PA-C! I am extremely fortunate to working with Karen. From the first time I met her at the hospital to my follow-up appointments I found her to be knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated to my recovery. The best PA I've worked with! Thanks Karen!
    • March 1, 2023 Very through and efficient. Also extremely professional.
    • March 1, 2023 She is a wonderful doctor. Answered all my questions and took the time to explain things. Great personality and easy to talk too! Very professional!!
    • February 11, 2023 She was very friendly and helpful answering my questions and she explain everything to me. I was very pleased.
    • February 5, 2023 Very professional and very knowledgeable.
    • January 30, 2023 Karen was very good, she listened to me and explained everything about my condition. She also told me about what I be looking at after the x-ray.
    • January 14, 2023 I trust Karen. She listens and I feel like she values my input into my care. She doesn’t rush to judgment and is very thorough. I do not feel like a number. I appreciate her guidance through my care.
    • January 12, 2023 Karen Prueter, PA-C takes her time with her pts to listen and go over concerns/issues. Super friendly, caring, compassionate provider.
    • January 9, 2023 She is so knowledgeable and caring. I was given very important information and I really appreciate it.
    • December 20, 2022 Todo muy bien, solo que tuve una consulta en marzo y la otra considero que fue muy distante (en diciembre)
    • December 11, 2022 This was a diagnostic visit so a care plan was not discussed. Ms. Prueter did take time to discuss the procedure for determining care.
    • December 10, 2022 Very good experience. She explained everything and was very kind.
    • December 7, 2022 Karen is great. Awesome bed side manner. Really listens to me. Cares about my health and overall well being.
    • November 26, 2022 Karen Prueter listened to my concerns, tested me for potential issues, clearly explained the prognosis and offered her help for further problems if they should arise.
    • November 23, 2022 This was the worst experience ever. Dr. Prueter asked questions that had already been addressed and was very robotic in her process. When I inquired as to why she was asking questions that I already answered on their required forms she said it was quicker than reviewing the forms THEY required. From the start of the appt I advised I was not interested in surgery and she still wasted an out of her time and mine by concluding that they are a surgical center and that other than surgery they can??t assist me. It??s no wonder the office ran late if they waste everyone??s time like that. In my notes she referred to me as the wrong gender and her notes were not accurate.
    • November 23, 2022 Very happy with Karen's professionalism, friendliness and knowledge of my specific situation. 100% pleased with this appointment
    • November 20, 2022 She was very compassionate and interested in how my recovery was going
    • November 20, 2022 She is very professional and helpful She knows how to explain things the way I can understand them. She is one of the best providers I've had.
    • November 15, 2022 not the most professional doctor. friendly,outgoing,helpful.
    • November 14, 2022 I would have appreciated knowing ahead of time that I would need to wear a neck collar for 3 months. No one told me this before the surgery and it might have made a difference as to when I scheduled the surgery.
    • November 6, 2022 Very kind, thorough exam, knowledgeable in regards to possible diagnosis and immediately ordered X-rays and MRI. Was eager to send me to the neurosurgeon for evaluation.
    • October 31, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable and capable, caring PA who assisted in my successful spine surgery.
    • October 30, 2022 Karen Prueter is professional and caring. She discussed all treatment options and scheduled a MRI to further determine my mobility problem. I feel confident she will resolve my issues in a manner best for me.
    • October 26, 2022 Karen listened to me and was very through about what she thought the problem was but also said there might be other options. I was very impressed with her knowledge about my problem. I also liked how she encouraged me . Thanks Karen
    • October 12, 2022 She was very nice and knowledgeable in her field
    • October 11, 2022 Karen prueter is an amazing spine specialist, she took the time to show me on a model and explain everything that I needed to know when I felt like wake Forest Baptist viewed me as a patient without insurance that they should rush through as fast as they can.
    • October 6, 2022 she is a great PA.
    • October 5, 2022 I felt she was very rigid and not willing to discuss compromising restrictions for the next two months. That, along with her brevity, prevented the discussion of my back for which an MRI was taken.
    • October 5, 2022 Karen took her time with me (new pt) and did all kinds of test to help with my medical issue and she even had Dr. Stevens to come in and speak with me as well. She is very caring, friendly, compassionate provider.
    • October 1, 2022 Karen was amazing and thorough and very well informed ! Knowledgeable and felt she was totally on top of the situation with me !
    • September 5, 2022 She??s very efficient and thorough about my condition
    • September 5, 2022 Kind and personable, Lisen to me and explains what is going on.
    • September 2, 2022 listed well, even though i made a mistake about they year of my accident. was with me a long time.
    • September 1, 2022 She was extremely helpful in letting me know that my treatment plan had been successful and that I was free from needing any other follow up unless I had any issues. She gave instructions on how to stay safe and exercise so I did not fall or get hurt. I think that she may not have known a lot about CMT, but that is ok - I was there for my back surgery, not mu CMT.
    • August 31, 2022 It was a waste of my time
    • August 24, 2022 Very knowledgeable, caring. Great people skills plus she is a tennis player that I could relate to. Very thorough!
    • August 20, 2022 very good and easy to talk to. helpful in answering questions.
    • August 17, 2022 Very helpful explaining what was operated on and showed X-rays of final surgery. Used her past physical therapist knowledge to help suggest and demonstrate exercises I can do
    • August 13, 2022 Blessed to be under this facility and Dr. Stephen care
    • August 10, 2022 Previously noted on this survey. She was fantastic
    • August 10, 2022 Knowledgeable, efficient, answered all my questions.
    • August 8, 2022 Had a very successful back surgery and rehab
    • August 3, 2022 Karen is a perfectionist, which is exactly what a patient wants when planning and recovering from spinal surgery. She is also charismatic and caring - the perfect package!
    • July 27, 2022 Karen is great. Very helpful and down to earth.
    • July 27, 2022 Loved her. Very easy to understand & explanations were clear. Offered me opportunity to ask questions & was clear about what would be happening next. Explained why x-rays would be done in the positions that they would be.
    • July 27, 2022 Kind sweet very nice and extremely knowledgeable explains things quite well
    • July 16, 2022 One of the best experiences I??ve had PA was very informative
    • July 12, 2022 She is friendly and personable, she took her time explaining all that was to happen before my surgery. During the post op visit she lessened to my concerns and explained to me all that was going on and how to manage the pain I was in. She showed true concern and patience with me.
    • July 4, 2022 Karen Prueter was extremely thorough and informative.
    • June 29, 2022 Couldn't ask for better treatment from anyone
    • June 28, 2022 On my first visit, I was impressed by Karen and her analytical assessment of my current, unknown reason and alarming changes this year for my physical body functions going awry. However, I feel she was so determined to complete her clinical assessment of questioning that I could not elaborate on my questions about certain physical aspects which had changed.
    • June 27, 2022 very insight
    • June 22, 2022 Wonderful person. Very knowledgeable!
    • June 15, 2022 Very professional
    • June 11, 2022 She listen to my concerns and gave me good information about what I should and should not do to improve plus she went into detail educating me on what actually happened in surgery
    • June 5, 2022 Very knowledgeable, and informative.
    • May 21, 2022 Karen, is very professional, and good to work with.
    • April 28, 2022 Very helpful in explaining how to take care of myself in the coming weeks
    • April 24, 2022 Very thorough, and caring
    • April 13, 2022 She was kind, patient and helpful in explaining my condition and possible treatment options.
    • April 13, 2022 Caring, compassionate, very knowledgeable in her field.
    • March 26, 2022 Very attentive, answer each question I asked, takes the time to go through each of my conserns, likeable personally.
    • March 19, 2022 Excelente!!!! Muy comunicativa y muy receptiva
    • March 12, 2022 She is wonderful!!

    Locations

    Spine Center - Davie

    at Davie Medical Center

    Address

    329 NC Hwy 801 N.

    Bermuda Run, NC 27006

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    Appointments

    336-713-2121
    336-716-3065 (FAX)
    Spine Center - Davie

    Spine Center - Clemmons

    at Medical Plaza - Clemmons

    Address

    2341 Lewisville-Clemmons Road

    Clemmons, NC 27012

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-713-2121
    Spine Center - Clemmons

    Credentials

    Education

    • MSPA, Wingate University, 2011
    • MSPA, Wingate University, 2011
    • Spine Performance and Sports, 2013
    • Cone Health Hospitals, 2014

    Positions

    • Physician Assistant

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    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

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