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Sean Richard Rudnick, MD
Sean Richard Rudnick, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver Disease
Conditions and Treatments
Ratings and Reviews
4.964 Ratings 35 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| 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
- January 25, 2023 Explains things clearly. Makes sure I understand what he is saying. Tells it like it is. No beating around the bush.
- December 27, 2022 I feel very good to have a Doctor who will listen to me and work with me on things that will help my issues. Dr Rudnick is a caring person who listens and works with you.
- December 21, 2022 Dr. Rudnick is a down to earth doctor??? having a rare condition like mine, it gives me a piece of mind that I??m getting great care. It??s difficult having a rare condition but if he??s unsure he will ask the specialist!
- December 7, 2022 Very much different from most doctors. Listened, explained and talked to me. Made me feel that I was his only patient. Then actually got a call from him the next day to discuss next step. A frien recommended him to me and I am very happy that she did.
- November 4, 2022 Very fine Dr he cares and explains things well would sure recommend him to anyone
- November 2, 2022 Dr Rudnick is the very best. He cares.
- November 2, 2022 Dr. Rudnick thoroughly explained my condition and took the time to answer all my questions. He is genuinely concerned about the health of his patients.
- November 1, 2022 Dr. Rudnick is a fantastic physician. He listens and provides appropriate and timely care. I was unwell at my visit and he works efficiently with his team to arrange same day testing, labs, and appropriate treatment. I would send anyone to Dr. Rudnick with liver issues.
- October 10, 2022 Dr Rudnick is extremely knowledgeable; he is compassionate & cares about his patients: plus he goes the extra mile to communicate test results & answer questions. It's worth the 2 hour drive from Roanoke VA to see him.
- October 5, 2022 Very helpful and caring doctor. Took the time to get to know me and about my conditions
- October 3, 2022 He is a very through and self explaning Doctor. He really wants to get to the root of your problem.
- September 28, 2022 Dr. Rudnick seems to be concerned about my diagnosis and is trying to figure out how to keep my condition from progressing.
- September 14, 2022 Dr. Rudnick is a great professional asset among our medical community and I am thankful that he is among my providers.
- September 12, 2022 Explanations clear. Included me in decision making.
- September 12, 2022 Dr Rudnick He is very thorough takes time to listen to you which I think is very rare in the medical field he explains things in a way you can understand could not be more pleased with the care that he has given me Thank you
- August 25, 2022 Took plenty of time with me. Very helpful in his explanations. Very courteous. I am pleased to have him as my doctor.
- July 17, 2022 Seeks to understand and speaks clearly and directly to concerns.
- July 17, 2022 I have total trust in Dr Rudnick and have recommended him to others in need of his care. He explains diagnosis simply, he is thorough in recommendations, and listens to the patient concerns.
- July 16, 2022 Dr. Rudnick, was thorough, kind, professional and knowledgeable. I appreciate his time and ability to communicate with me. He took the time to look at my chart and see me. He knew more about me than my gastro of 20 years. Highly recommend
- June 29, 2022 Takes time to listen.
- June 12, 2022 He is a very good doctor and has been very helpful with my physical condition.
- May 29, 2022 Dr Rudnick always take the time to explain things to you in normal language.. he??s a very caring Dr
- May 25, 2022 Very nice and caring. He listens. He has worked with my liver problem for several months and looked for a solution. We are still working on it, but I feel he will do what is best in my situation.
- May 18, 2022 Very professional and very thorough.
- May 4, 2022 Great doctor
- April 24, 2022 He's a great Dr. Just to busy to give me appointment with him. I like the PA alot but want to see him, he's my Dr.
- April 20, 2022 He is very good doctor and good person.
- April 6, 2022 He talks to me, not at me. He uses words I can understand. He takes his time, he does not rush. Very pleasant.
- March 23, 2022 He is really good but not perfect like all of us.
- March 9, 2022 Busy and wonderful doctor. Takes his time to go over plans of care. answers my questions thoroughly.
- March 9, 2022 I am a medically complicated patient. I have never felt more confident with the care I am receiving than I do with Dr Rudnick. He is accessible via the portal, he answers my relentless questions and is aware of the new evidence based research surrounding my conditions. He is always a calming presence and a wonderful provider. I wish I had found him years ago when I first started having these issues.
- February 23, 2022 Have complete confidence in Dr. Rudnick. He explains why he is making his recommendations on my health. Since I have trouble following his advice on weight and exercise, I appreciate that he doesn't show disapproval but will instead instruct me on what I could do to incorporate these things into my life. I feel I have his undivided attention and my best interest at heart.
- February 23, 2022 Dr. Rudnick is a very thorough doctor he always makes you feel comfortable he takes his time with you. He is amazing
- February 12, 2022 Dr. Rudnick makes me feel cared for. He listens carefully and always seems to get what I am trying to say.
- February 12, 2022 Great doctor. Listens to my concerns. Takes time to explain what my liver is doing. Is concerned with my quality of life. Makes suggestions of things I will benefit from for my well being.
Locations
Digestive Health Endoscopy - Reynolds Tower
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Jacksonville University, 2005
- MD, U Buff Sch of Med and Biomed Sci, 2009
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of Virginia, 2012
Fellowship
- Gastronenterology, University of Virginia, 2015
- Transplant Hepatology, University of California San Francisco, 2016
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology
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
- Pilot study of mitochondrial bioenergetics in subjects with acute porphyrias. Dixon N, Li T, Marion B, Faust D, Dozier S, Molina A, Rudnick S, Bonkovsky HL. Mol Genet Metab. 2019 11; 128(3):228-235.
- Pathogenesis and clinical features of the acute hepatic porphyrias (AHPs). Bonkovsky HL, Dixon N, Rudnick S. Mol Genet Metab. 2019 11; 128(3):213-218.
- Benefits of prophylactic heme therapy in severe acute intermittent porphyria. Yarra P, Faust D, Bennett M, Rudnick S, Bonkovsky HL. . 2019 Jun; 19:100450.
- Peripheral Neuropathy and the Ceruloplasmin Gene. Hines MC, Bonkovsky HL, Rudnick SR, Mhoon JT. Ann. Intern. Med. 2018 06; 168(12):894-895.
- Liver transplantation beyond or downstaging within the Milan criteria for hepatocellular carcinoma. Rudnick SR, Russo MW. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Mar; 12(3):265-275.