Anita Michelle Saran, MD
Anita Michelle Saran, MD
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Dialysis
- In-Center Hemodialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents
- In-Center Nocturnal Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Home Hemodialysis
- Intravenous Infusion Therapy
- Isolated Extracorporeal Ultrafiltration
- Kidney Disease
- Nocturnal Hemodialysis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Ultrafiltration
- Inherited Kidney Disease
Ratings and Reviews
4.871 Ratings 30 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| 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
- October 29, 2023 My question and care were addressed very carefully. Dr. Saran listened to me and answered my questions in understandable terms
- October 3, 2023 She is AWESOME ! ! What a joy to have found her.
- September 22, 2023 She's very personable and I feel like she cares about my condition and has been more then helpful.
- September 20, 2023 I love the way she talked to me about my health and explained everything to me so I could understand what was going on with me
- September 3, 2023 I am very comfortable with Dr. Saran. She is very knowledgeable, and she makes sure you understand all that she discusses with you.
- September 1, 2023 Dr. Saran listens to my concerns carefully and includes me in therapy decisions. I would recommend her to anybody!
- August 18, 2023 Dr. Saran is very professional and knowledgeable. I like the fact that she always calls personally if there is something important to be share about my health.
- August 11, 2023 She does her job very well.
- July 31, 2023 Dr Saran was knowledgeable and explained my condition in a way that I could understand. She seemed genuinely concerned with me as a person not just a patient.
- July 30, 2023 She cares about her patients and shows the appropriate care.
- July 14, 2023 Just curious about the Blood Panel results, "kappa" obviously not in the range. What does it mean
- July 12, 2023 Dr. Saran was on time for the appointment and was very professional. She thoroughly reviewed my chart (past visits and tests). I felt very comfortable knowing she was up to date on my medical condition and test results.
- July 12, 2023 In my opinion Dr Suran is top in her field of expertise. Friendly comes in with a smile and puts me in a more relaxed mood. Very through with my exam explained my blood results. Asked if I had any questions. Very good visit
- June 26, 2023 She cares about my health And she makes sure that I get the best care for my health she is a great doctor
- June 26, 2023 I have been seeing Dr. Saran since January 2006 on a regular basis. She is very personable and easy to discuss things with. She explains things in understandable terms.
- May 19, 2023 Dr. Saran was great in terms of listening to you and answering your questions. Also, she was very informative about your condition, and always wearing a smile, which makes you feel comfortable.
- May 6, 2023 Dr. Saran explained all my test information in terms I could understand. That was helpful and reassuring.
- May 3, 2023 Dr. Saran is SO knowledgeable and kind! She makes sure to explain things so you can fully understand them. She takes the time to listen to you and your concerns and makes you feel like you have been heard.
- March 11, 2023 Very professionàl
- March 2, 2023 Dr Saran is very thorough and made sure I was able to have time to ask questions and/or explain anything I needed to concerning my health.
- February 25, 2023 Very helpful great doctor very informative
- February 18, 2023 Dr Saran listens to me and takes care of what needs to be done.
- February 5, 2023 I thought Dr. Saran to be very professional, but personable. She listened to my questions and concerns, and took the time to explain medical issues in as simple terms as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking similar care.
- January 26, 2023 Dr Saran is a caring, extremely professional doctor.
- December 27, 2022 Dr. Saran is awesome. She takes the time to explain everything to me and answer my questions.
- December 23, 2022 compassionate, thorough and professional....everything one should want for a concerned patient. I trust her completely and feel she will help me navigate through my situation
- December 9, 2022 The Dr. was very concerned about my well being and very helpful.
- December 8, 2022 Doctor Saran is very easy to talk to. She listens to me and tells me what is best for me.
- November 20, 2022 She is a good doctor
- November 20, 2022 Very helpful sweet lady
Locations
Kidney Services - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BA, Albany Medical College, 1993
- MD, Albany Medical College, 1997
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Yale - New Haven Health System, 2000
Fellowship
- Nephrology, Boston Medical Center, 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Memberships
- North Carolina Medical Society
- American Society of Nephrology
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Nephrology
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
- Efficacy and safety of low-dose heparin in hemodialysis. Murea M, Russell GB, Daeihagh P, Saran AM, Pandya K, Cabrera M, Burkart JM, Freedman BI. Hemodial Int. 2018 01; 22(1):74-81.
- Gene-gene and gene-environment interactions in HIV-associated nephropathy: A focus on the MYH9 nephropathy susceptibility gene. Núñez M, Saran AM, Freedman BI. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2010 Jan; 17(1):44-51.
- Cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease. Saran AM, DuBose TD. Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2008 Dec; 2(6):425-34.
- Kidney volume associations with subclinical renal and cardiovascular disease: the Diabetes Heart Study. Saran AM, Hsu FC, Lohman KK, Carr JJ, Bowden DW, Wagenknecht LE, Freedman BI. Am. J. Nephrol. 2008; 28(3):366-71.
- Complement mediates nephrin redistribution and actin dissociation in experimental membranous nephropathy. Saran AM, Yuan H, Takeuchi E, McLaughlin M, Salant DJ. Kidney Int. 2003 Dec; 64(6):2072-8.