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Myron Powell, MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Renal Transplant Acute Care Surgery Weight Management

Myron Powell, MD
- Bariatric/Minimally Invasive Surgery Renal Transplant Acute Care Surgery Weight Management
Conditions and Treatments
View MoreConditions and Treatments
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Appendectomy
- Lap Truncal Vagotomy
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Diverticulectomy
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Bariatric Surgery Weight Management
- Hepatico Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Diverticulectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty
- Single Incision Cholecystectomy
- Obesity
- Pheochromocytoma
- Achalasia
- Adrenal Mass
- Axillary Abscess
- Bile Duct Obstruction
- Bile Leak
- Cholecystitis
- Esophageal Diverticula
- Gallbladder Polyps
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Hernia
- Perineal Cyst
- Stomach Polyp
- Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
- Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
- Laparoscopic Roux En Y Gastric Bypass
- Vagotomy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gallstones
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lipoma
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Colic
- Cholelithiasis
- Esophageal Mass
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Stomach Ulcers
- Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Pyloroplasty
- Duodenal Switch
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Abdominal Masses
- Adrenal Cyst
- Ascities (Swelling of the Belly)
- Axillary Mass
- Bile Duct Stricture
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Esophageal Stricture
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastrointestinal Disease
- Heller Myotomy
- Paraesophageal Ulcer
- Splenic Mass
- Sebaceous Cyst
Ratings and Reviews
4.6143 Ratings 10 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 4.7 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.6 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.6 |
CP spoke using clear language | 4.8 |
Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.7 |
Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.7 |
Patients' confidence in CP | 4.7 |
Time CP spent with patient | 4.6 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.4 |
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 28, 2021my hernia was a very bad one,and I was glad he agreed to fix it. He did very good job.
- May 19, 2021Fair refers the time doctor spent typing. He typed a lot! I just sat there while he was typing. This is the only "complaint" I have, otherwise I really like him.
- April 27, 2021I would recommend Dr Powell without hesitation. I feel well informed before my procedure
- February 24, 2021Dr. Powell is my 'go to' guy for any surgical needs.
- January 31, 2021very nice doctor
- January 3, 2021Both the resident and Dr. Powell were absolutely wonderful. Even though we had some technical difficulties, they each worked hard to get those remedied. I was very pleased with how the appointment went.
- December 13, 2020I came to Wake Health for a second opinion after two surgeries and Dr. Powell and his team were incredibly caring and helpful. I felt confident in his assessment of my situation.
- October 26, 2020Again, very kind, helpful, informative & caring.
- October 13, 2020Dr. Powell was very thorough with my history and what steps to take to correct the problems that I am having. he was very genuine and understanding and he cared about me a person. most doctors care about $$$ but Dr. Powell wants his patients to be healthy and have the best outcome for his patients. we need more caring doctors.
- August 10, 2020I felt as if my concerns were addressed. He took the time to sit and and explain thoroughly without degrading my opinions. He was appreciated my opinions on when treatment should begin and when I was ready he was willing to provide his service.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- BAS, North Carolina A&T State Unive, 1999
- MD, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, 2005
Residency
- General Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2011
Fellowship
- Bariatric Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2012
Board Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Memberships
- North Carolina Medical Association
- American Medical Student Association
- American College of Surgeons
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Minimally Invasive 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 - 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
- Laparoscopic-Assisted Transgastric ERCP: A Single-Institution Experience. Habenicht Yancey K, McCormack LK, McNatt SS, Powell MS, Fernandez AZ, Westcott CJ. J Obes. 2018; 2018:8275965.
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Giant Splenic Cyst. Craig DH, Campbell DC, Powell MS. Am Surg. 2015 Nov; 81(11):E390-1.
- Conversion from gastric bypass to sleeve gastrectomy for complications of gastric bypass. Carter CO, Fernandez AZ, McNatt SS, Powell MS. Surg Obes Relat Dis. ; 12(3):572-576.
- Atypical ossifying fibromyxoid tumor. Lagergren E, Powell MS. Am Surg. 2014 Aug; 80(8):E257-8.
- Nonmesenteric defect causing internal hernia after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Hiller DJ, Powell MS, McNatt SS. Am Surg. 2013 Aug; 79(8):E260-1.