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Christopher Michael Runyan, MD, PhD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Christopher Michael Runyan, MD, PhD
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Surgery Cleft and Craniofacial Center
Conditions and Treatments
- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
- Congenital Anomalies
- Craniofacial Deformities
Conditions and Treatments
- Blepharoplasty
- Ear Reconstruction
- Fat Transfers
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
- Facelift
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Facial Reconstruction Surgery
- Jaw Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Otoplasty
- Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
- Craniosynostosis
- Facial Nerve Injuries
- Lower Extremity Trauma
- Vascular Malformations
- Cysts
- Hemangiomas
- Polydactyly
- Gynecomastia
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Tissue Reconstruction
- Congenital Anomalies
- Facial Fractures
- Fused Digits
- Microtia
- Skin Cancer
- Moles
- Craniofacial Malformation
- Syndactyly
- Acne Scarring
- Breast Reduction
- Septoplasty
- Craniofacial Deformities
- Facial Trauma
- Jaw Deformities
- Plagiocephaly
- Skin Lesions
- Giant Congenital Nevus
- Burns
- Neurofibromatosis (NF)
Ratings and Reviews
4.9110 Ratings 36 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
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
- May 19, 2023 Dr. Runyan was very impressive with his knowledge and expertise. Very personable and caring.
- May 18, 2023 Dr. Runyan is simply awesome. He’s responsive, inclusive and truly does care about all of his patients. He clearly explains what’s going on concerning our daughters condition in a way we can understand. He is by far a staple in our daughter’s care team and we are so blessed to have him care for our daughter. Would recommend him to anyone needing plastic and reconstructive services.
- May 8, 2023 Dr. Runyan took the time to build rapport with my daughter. He made her feel comfortable and answered all of our questions.
- April 30, 2023 See previous comments. He's definately in the right profession.
- April 16, 2023 Dr Runyan was very thorough and answered all my questions. Really appreciated his patience and focus on me
- April 12, 2023 Dr. Runyan is absolutely brilliant and has the best bedside manner.
- April 3, 2023 Dr. Runyan has been awesome with my child since birth. He has done an amazing job on my child's cleft lip. You can not tell that she has even had one. He kept up with her every since the surgery. I couldn't ask for a better surgeon and doctor for my child.
- March 2, 2023 From the first time meeting him in the ER when he was explaining my son’s injuries to making time for us when we felt something was t quite right a week later. Dr Runyan has always been caring, understanding, and professional.
- February 21, 2023 Helpful in all areas
- February 21, 2023 I feel that I made the right choice in choosing Dr. Runyan for my surgery. He is very patient oriented and kind.
- February 8, 2023 Caring Dr. Knowledgeable- personable!
- February 5, 2023 Dr runyan always gives my daughter the best care! He is thorough and so kind, fantastic bedside manner!
- February 4, 2023 waited too long to be seen ! ( also, the shuttle from the car to the door (which door ?) was too long after calling the phone #
- February 3, 2023 Es un excelente doctor
- January 12, 2023 Dr. Runyan and his team were fantastic! He was everything we could have hoped for in a doctor for our little girl. He was kind, informative, honest, compassionate, and confident. He talked us through the situation, plan and outcomes. He listened to our concerns and answered all of our questions.
- December 24, 2022 Dr. Runyan was amazing at explaining our daughters genetic condition and plan of treatment. He is so caring and truly goes above and beyond his job. We are so blessed to have him on our little one??s care team. He was also my surgeon when I was being treated for the same genetic condition. I trust him with my daughters life and am so grateful for him and his residents as well!
- December 21, 2022 He took the time to explain the test results to us. He cared about us and our baby. He was very thorough.
- December 14, 2022 Dr. Runyan is incredible. Not only has he taken great care of my health, but also, he is easy to speak with at every appointment. It??s rare to find a doctor that combines such personal touches and care for a patient as a person with outstanding quality of medical care. I highly recommend becoming his patient.
- November 29, 2022 Such a personable, caring provider! He is straight to the point, but also listens and asks questions to learn about your child in general — not just about their specific need. He sits down to speak with parents and talks like he has no rush at all!
- November 8, 2022 Es un m?dico cirujano especialisado e atento en su trabajo muy amable carism??tico y cuidadoso en su trabajo es muy bueno lo recomiendo al 100
- November 3, 2022 Very friendly and thorough
- October 10, 2022 Dr. Runyan is very patient friendly. He spent his time with me in a non-rushed way. He answered my questions as best he could until I have further testing.
- October 9, 2022 Dr Runyan clearly understands both patient and family needs. His interaction should be used as an example for all providers at any level. Family needs to be comfortable with the attending physician as well as the patient. Interactions away from the hospital with family also play a role in healing or ongoing problems.
- September 28, 2022 We love Dr. Runyan! He has a very calm and kind bedside manner, and takes the time to answer all questions as well as to help your child feel comfortable. He is also very knowledgeable and skilled.
- September 20, 2022 Very happy with care from start to finish. Gave me options for way ahead. Listened to my feedback and ???we?? then came to a decision on the way forward. Happy with team and outcome.
- September 20, 2022 The Dr was concerned about my son. And he really explained things and he listened to me and my son.. He seems to be a very nice and a caring Dr.. And he is going to do whatever takes to help my son. And that means a lot to me. Knowing a Dr cares about the well fare for my son..
- August 24, 2022 Wonderful doctor, took his time in explaining the situation to us
- August 16, 2022 He??s friendly and knowledgeable he explains everything both to me and my child. He gets down on my child??s level and talks and explains things to my child.
- August 13, 2022 Dr. Runyan is awesome!
- August 5, 2022 He gets straight to the point and explains everything clearly. Made me feel like he wants to help fix my problem.
- July 30, 2022 Very nice and knowledgeable guy!
- July 20, 2022 He was awesome!!! I would recommend him to anyone needing his services. Took his time to listen to me and explain things. Made me feel comfortable and like I was important and didn't make me feel like I was rushed or just a number
- July 20, 2022 Friendly and helpful interested checking on wound, had read background knowledgeable about my history of my surgery and the results
- July 13, 2022 My surgery was a failure.
- June 30, 2022 Dr. Runyan was extremely courteous, personable, and friendly. He took time to explain my child's condition and answered all my questions.
- June 10, 2022 He was very helpful in explaining my options and showed he cared and not just giving his opinion as a doctor
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, PhD, University of Cincinnati, 2009
Residency
- Plastic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Hospital, 2015
Fellowship
- Craniofacial Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Memberships
- Plastic Surgery Research Council
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Positions
- Physician
- Director for Residency Program, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Associate Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Associate Professor, Pediatrics
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
- Utilizing 3D-Printed Orbital Floor Stamps to Create Patient-Specific Implants for Orbital Floor Reconstruction. Prabhu SS, Chung SA, Brown PJ, Runyan CM. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. ; 37(1):81-85.
- Long-Term Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery for Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Runyan CM, Gabrick KS, Park JG, Massary D, Hemal K, Owens ES, Thompson JT, Couture D, David LR. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 10; 146(4):833-841.
- Outcomes of Endoscopic Versus Open Spring Assisted Surgery for Sagittal Craniosynostosis. Runyan CM, Park JG, Blaha L, Gabrick KS, Townsend RK, Owens E, Couture DE, David LR. J Craniofac Surg. 2020 Oct; 31(7):2088-2091.
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Secondary to Pharyngeal Narrowing From Horizontal Donor Site Closure During Posterior Pharyngeal Flap Surgery. Prabhu SS, Kiell EP, David LR, Runyan CM. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020 09; 57(9):1140-1145.
- A Clinical Comparison and Economic Evaluation of Erich Arch Bars, 4-Point Fixation, and Bone-Supported Arch Bars for Maxillomandibular Fixation. Edmunds MC, McKnight TA, Runyan CM, Downs BW, Wallin JL. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 06; 145(6):536-541.