
David Shoemaker, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Debridement
- Sinus Surgery
- Ear Tubes (Tympanostomy Tubes)
- Resection
- Tonsillectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate Reduction
- Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum Reconstruction
- Inspire Therapy
- Deviated Septum
- Mucoceles
- Otitis Media
- Sleep Apnea
- Turbinate Hypertrophy
- Hearing Loss
- Nasal Fractures
- Thyroid/Parathyroid Tumors/Adenomas
- Facial Skin Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Deviated Septum Surgery
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Ear Infections
- Nasal Polyps
- Sinus Cancer
- Smell and Taste Disorders
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Tinnitus
- Snoring
- Salivary Gland Tumors and Stones
- Neck Skin Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Vocal Cord BOTOX Injections
- Chronic Nose Bleeds
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Otitis Externa
- Sinusitis
- Tonsillitis
- Adenoids
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Voice Disorders
- Tongue Tie
- Scalp Skin Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
Ratings and Reviews
4.7261 Ratings 75 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.7 |
Cared about me | 4.7 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
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
- August 25, 2023 Dr Shoemaker has always been professional and friendly. He explains the findings and answers any and all questions.
- August 23, 2023 Excellent
- August 9, 2023 David seems to be very good and thorough. I'm sure the surgery will go well that I have to have done
- August 6, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker listened to my concerns and included me in his exam.
- August 2, 2023 Dr Shoemaker is excellent and I’m going to miss him. I wish him all the best in his retirement.
- July 26, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker was very caring, polite & Knowledgeable about my condition!
- July 14, 2023 Understood my issue and made a plan to address it.
- July 12, 2023 I’m sad to hear he is retiring!
- July 5, 2023 Dr. Shumaker could have cared less. I am a former cancer patient and was concerned about an issue and had been referred there by 2 doctors. He suggested options and I asked for his professional opinion. He then said that was up to me. Why would I be there if I didn’t want his opinion? I also asked a question about my sinuses (runny nose) and he told me to carry a Kleenex. In my lifetime I have never experienced such rudeness.
- June 25, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker was genuine. He helped me understand the surgery in terms that I understood
- June 22, 2023 Staff & Dr Shoemaker were wonderful. It seems like the facility & technology needs an upgrade. Computers were down, payment portals didn't work. Staff did what they could & stayed courteous & helpful even though they were frustrated.
- June 22, 2023 Very cordial and friendly. Provided information and made suggestions.
- June 6, 2023 Just very nice and listened to me
- June 1, 2023 Dr Shoemaker has always shown concern for my health he is very professional and I would recommend him to anyone that’s having ear nose throat problems
- May 31, 2023 He is an excellent MD Hate he is retiring soon
- May 29, 2023 He is very patient with my mom. He tries to be as gentle as possible when cleaning her ears. She is terrified for anyone else to touch them. I don’t know what we will do since he is retiring.
- May 27, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker explained my scan results and diagnosis and it only took a few minutes.
- May 8, 2023 I would recommend Dr. Shoemaker if you need an ENT.
- May 6, 2023 One of the best doctors I’ve ever had. So sad to see you go, but you’ve certainly earned it
- May 3, 2023 The entire office staff was superb from booking my initial appointment to check in and check out, super friendly, knowledgeable, caring
- May 2, 2023 I was supposed to get a reply about a notification i I received about an upcoming visit because I don't have any appointments scheduled at this time. After calling the office and talking to someone, I never heard anything more.
- April 25, 2023 He explained everything in an easy to understand manner and made me feel at ease with the decision to get tubes in my son’s ears
- April 11, 2023 Great job on my surgery, explained everything well, easy to talk to.He has very caring way to make feel good about you care! Will recommend him to others!
- April 11, 2023 Excellent surgeon and caregiver. And the results were amazing. He explained the entire process to me pre surgery and what to expect in recovery. Was totally on point. Follow up went well and the outcome is what I had expected.
- April 9, 2023 I am always appreciative of the care and information given me as a patient
- April 6, 2023 Dr. David Shoemaker is an excellent doctor.
- April 6, 2023 While there wasn’t a nurse involved, the CMA did a great job of explaining & also gathering information.
- April 5, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker did an awesome job explaining everything to me and my dad. He did an excellent job.
- April 4, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker answered all of my questions and gave me information that I did not have before. I was very pleased with his attitude and help based on the condition that I was there to see him about. I am totally satisfied with his expert diagnosis and how helpful he is in addressing my current situation. I look forward to seeing Dr. Shoemaker again as my current condition moves forward. Thank you.
- March 29, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker is always very friendly and professional at each and every visit. He makes me feel right at home in his office.
- March 26, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker didn’t keep me waiting. And when he came in he was very friendly. He was a pleasure. He took care of both my ears without a drop of pain. Yay!!!!!
- March 26, 2023 Dr shumaker is as folksy, friendly. Caring, and professional as they come. I do feel he is not always given the appropriate time needed with a patient.
- March 22, 2023 He explained everything very simple to understand and not pushy about a future surgery. I left his office with a comfort knowing that I will be the one making that decision when I am ready to have a surgery.
- March 18, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker is an excellent communicator and explained my problem and necessary surgery thoroughly in an easy to explain manner.
- March 17, 2023 He’s the best!!
- March 16, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker is such a great MD. He listens to his patients and makes sure you are comfortable with the plan of care. He brings lots of good experience to the table as well.
- March 12, 2023 Dr David ShoeMaker Is The Best Dr Ever!!!!!! He Knew Exactly Was Going On With My Daughter Made A Quick Decision And Also Included Me And Her Dad In The Decision!!
- March 8, 2023 Dr Shoemaker explained thoroughly the process of getting an Inspire device. He was friendly and polite. He answered my questions so I knew he cared about me as an individual.
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker was attentive and understanding. He was also engaging and easy to talk to. I felt like he cared about my pain and wanted to help!
- February 25, 2023 My daughter was very nervous about her initial visit because it wasn’t expected. Dr. Shoemaker was very reassuring but to the point; she needed to have a procedure in the OR. From the first office visit to the post op appointment, Dr. Shoemaker was one of the most personable, compassionate, and friendly doctors that we’ve ever met. We can’t say enough good things about him!
- February 22, 2023 I am very grateful for Dr Shoemaker!
- February 18, 2023 Dr shoemaker was very in tune to what I needed. He explained everything in great detail.
- February 15, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker absolutely is the best, hands down. My daughter, myself, and now my son have all seen him and I will NEVER see nor take my children to another ENT doctor. He always has a detailed plan and explains everything to you in an understandable way. 10 out of 10 every time.
- February 8, 2023 Dr Shoemaker was professional, listened and took time to answer all of my questions.
- February 7, 2023 Doctor was a very good listener and very knowledgeable about the medicines that I should use and guide me until my next appointment. I was very glad the decision that I made to go to see him.
- January 31, 2023 Please see previous comments relative to Dr. Shoemakers superior quality of care.
- January 27, 2023 Hands down one of the best visits to any health care facility I’ve had. From checkin to checkout. The staff were courteous and a delight to work with. Dr Shoemaker was AMAZING. So glad my primary doctor recommended me. See ya in 6 weeks!!
- January 26, 2023 Dr Shoemaker was very professional, caring about my medical issue. Without hesitation had a medical plan for me to follow.
- January 25, 2023 He is a good doctor, knows what he is doing and takes good care of me. Very pleased with his care
- January 24, 2023 Great job
- January 14, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker, really cares about his patients. I’ve been to him two times. The first time he did surgery on me. He was so nice and calm , explained to me and my husband how the surgery would be. And, that helped me from being so nervous. And, when the surgery was over it was great. I did good after that. He’s a wonderful doctor. And, knows what he’s doing. I have recommended him to a lot of people. He is the Best.
- January 11, 2023 Very friendly and knowledgeable
- January 6, 2023 Dr. Shoemaker never rushes through our exam. He always seems very concerned about my current condition and asks about conditions he has treated in the past.
- December 18, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker was easy to understand and explained everything well. I trust him with my care. That says a lot.
- December 14, 2022 He explained my condition, he listened to my concerns, took time not rushed, felt comfortable.
- December 10, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker listened to my concerns and issues and then offered solutions without over promising on the outcomes. I did feel encouraged he could help make my condition better.
- December 10, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker is always pleasant, caring and professional. He obviously cares about his patients.
- December 8, 2022 Excellent
- December 8, 2022 He is such a courteous and compassionate professional.
- December 5, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker is knowledgeable, caring, and surprisingly funny.
- November 30, 2022 He was awesome! Very patient with my son and explained everything so I could understand!
- November 30, 2022 I felt as though ???I?? was the ??? only?? patient!
- November 17, 2022 Very informative and had reviewed my record before seeing me
- November 5, 2022 He had a good plan for my treatment and it came to fruition. He was knowledgeable and I felt like I had an experienced guide leading me to a new healthy path for my life.
- November 3, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker is caring and takes time to listen to concerns.
- November 1, 2022 It was my first visit to this practice and Dr Shoemaker. I felt most comfortable throughout my visit and appreciated the time he took to fully understand my condition and make recommendation. I really liked his demeanor - upbeat and personable.
- October 28, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker is very caring and has excellent bed side manner!
- October 19, 2022 Dr.Shoemaker was prompt, pleasant and professional. He took the appropriate time to hear my reasons for my visit and was explicit in his diagnosis. He followed up with appropriate medications and a recheck in the near future.
- October 19, 2022 Wonderful doctor. Very happy to have him as my ENT physician.
- October 19, 2022 He was phenomenal. He made us feel heard. Answered all questions. He explained things clearly. He took time to interact with my child to ensure he felt comfortable at the visit.
- September 25, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker listens to his Patients and has a good bedside manor.
- September 22, 2022 Even though I was not a regular patient of Dr. Shoemaker, I felt he was thorough in reviewing my condition and that his recommendation for stronger medication was a good one.
- September 15, 2022 He's such a great doctor, listens to you and offers alternatives to surgery
- September 15, 2022 Dr. Shoemaker was awesome. He took the time to explain each step of the process and very patient with my questions.
- September 14, 2022 He is very professional, knowledgeable and friendly (rare combination in medicine).
Locations
Ear, Nose and Throat Associates - Greensboro
Formerly known as Greensboro Ear, Nose and Throat Associates
Credentials
Education
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1990
Internship
- General Surgery, Presbyterian Hospital, 1991
Residency
- Otolarynogology/Head and Neck Surgery, Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh, 1995
Board Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
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