About Me
I am and always will be a family doctor by training, but I have found my passion as a healer in the field of chronic wounds.
Additional Languages Spoken
German, Rumanian, Spanish, French
Luc Vlad, MD
Luc Vlad, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Compression Therapy
- Topical Growth Factors and Skin Substitutes
- Arterial Ulcers
- Diabetic Limb Salvage
- Vacuum Assisted Closure Device
- Comprised Flaps or Grafts
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Wound Debridement
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Soft Tissue Radiation Necrosis
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Venous Stasis Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
Ratings and Reviews
4.6126 Ratings 54 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.5 |
| Cared about me | 4.5 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.5 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.5 |
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 23, 2023 Excelente persona y médico un ser muy valioso para este hospital y para todos los que somos sus pacientes gracias Dr Vlad un abrazo que el señor Jesús lo bendiga siempre saludos
- May 9, 2023 Dr Vlad has been incredibly professional and kind. He offered the suggestion to come to Lexington since Pat needs to come weekly for awhile. (Melanie, Pat’s daughter’)
- April 29, 2023 Great Doctor. Even called the home after hours to check on my condition.
- April 26, 2023 He is the best. He was very clear very straightforward, he listened to me, answered ALL of my questions. And he made sure i understood how to take care of my wound at home till next visit. I am very pleased with his work.
- April 21, 2023 Thank you for assisting me with my medical issue. The healing process is slow but going in the right direction.
- March 23, 2023 Dr Vlad is a role model for all really good physicians. It makes me as a patient really try to comply with every instruction. We need more just like him.
- March 20, 2023 Dr. Lucían Vlad es un doctor muy profesional una excelente persona con un gran carisma y gran corazón muchas gracias que el Señor Jesús lo bendiga una gran persona excepcional
- March 7, 2023 I truly appreciate the fact that Dr Vlad feels this can be fixed. I came here terrified that my foot would be amputated, per comment by previous Dr.
- February 18, 2023 He seemed knowledgeable and we came out with a Game Plan. Liked he was straight forward and to the point.
- February 8, 2023 First visit, he was considerate and spent time. He didn't make me feel rushed at all.
- February 8, 2023 Excellent provider
- January 22, 2023 have seen Dr. Vlad several times over the last few years and have nothing but the best to say. Very confident in him and the care I will receive.
- December 31, 2022 He listens, gentle, knows what he is doing snd has patient??s best interest in what he does
- December 21, 2022 Dr. Vlad seems very knowledgeable but seemed to be distracted during the visit and did not provide detailed instructions regarding my after care.
- December 16, 2022 Dr. Vlad is absolutely outstanding in every way. His expertise, kind, and compassionate care and terrific patient relations have been greatly appreciated. He really cares about you, and becomes a partner in your healing process. I was very blessed to have been assigned to him and will be forever thankful he was my doctor as I healed from my wound. I would highly recommend him.
- December 12, 2022 the best care possible, can not say enough about Dr. Vlad and his staff. Dr. Vlad works from a dungeon when it comes to wheel chair bound patients coming to get care, Everything possible should be done to expand the patient waiting area!!!!!! 4 wheelchair patients and their care givers are all the lobby can handle. Sometimes he has 7 patients waiting to be seen or leaving after a visit.
- December 8, 2022 He is always looking for something new that might help with my healing.
- December 1, 2022 He takes time to explain and really seems to care
- November 24, 2022 Excellent treatment
- November 23, 2022 Very helpful
- November 19, 2022 Friendly honest explained what was happening what to expect
- November 19, 2022 Takes time to explain treatment plan. seems to care about his patients
- November 19, 2022 Very knowlegable on what was required to care for my burns.
- November 15, 2022 Appreciate him and his expertise so much! Gives great advice which produces results.
- November 8, 2022 Dr was hour 15 mins past appointment - stated that he would contact vascular surgeon about care and moving up Ct scan - have not heard anything back from either provider.
- November 3, 2022 He stood next to me, not across the room. He used kind words and complete explanations. When I was upset and crying a little, he was just so kind and compassionate. When I was leaving, he saw me and said "Take Care" as if we had known each other longer than the allowed 15 minutes.
- October 29, 2022 Listened carefully to my concerns. Explained what to expect in future appointments. Answered my questions. Patient, respectful.
- October 20, 2022 Excellent doctor
- October 17, 2022 Dr.Vlad was really nice person,and he was very professional,he took the time to explain everything about my wound and cared about my concerns.
- October 11, 2022 The doctor was very upfront and clear about the issues at hand. Did not sugar coat it and was honest.
- October 5, 2022 Very encouraging. Positive attitude.
- October 4, 2022 Concerned, knowledgeable Doctor. I feel confident that following his instructions will result in complete recovery from my wound. Dr. Vlad is the epitome of a Professional. I highly recommend his expertise to others.
- October 4, 2022 He seems to be a great doctor.
- September 29, 2022 This practice should be the definition of quality care in the Atrium dictionary.
- September 28, 2022 Very smart and personable. Explained everything to me and asked if I understood and made sure I was agreeable to the treatment he was proposing. Great doctor.
- September 23, 2022 Dr Vlad was kind, listened careful, and gave me clear instructions for at home care.This was the first time I had seen him and I was very impressed!
- September 22, 2022 Dr. Vlad is an excellent doctor. He is an expert in his field and genuinely cares about his patients and their recovery
- September 22, 2022 I was totally pleased with Dr. Vlad's care and attention to my health need.
- September 17, 2022 Very professional with excellent emotional appeal. Positive energy.
- September 1, 2022 What do you really want me to do for you. Not a good attitude towards me. His help not much better.
- August 30, 2022 Good, but prefer more direct communication with him. This is hay mowing and baling season for me, and I need clearer guidance on what level of work I can do. None, some, or all. To reach that knowledge, we need to communicate thoroughly.
- August 19, 2022 He is a complete Professional. My idea of what a doctor should be.
- August 14, 2022 Very rude. Acted like I was a burden and he could care less about being there.
- August 10, 2022 My medical record was incorrect in that it listed Dr Ausmanas as my PCP and I haven't seen her in over ten years. Dr Vlad asked questions that made me wonder what he had seen in my medical record.
- August 10, 2022 Showed care and concern.
- August 5, 2022 He was very caring but not helpful. He refused to use the codes provided by my surgeon, which are covered by my insurance. He offered to contact the business office so I could arrange private pay. No response.
- August 4, 2022 Caring and understanding about your problem.
- August 3, 2022 I was able to have a conversation with him, and he answered all of my questions.
- July 29, 2022 Soft skills and empathy classes suggested
- July 20, 2022 Dr Vlad is pieasant,professional,caringand he explained well about upcoming tests.
- June 23, 2022 I like his straight forward with what he is telling you.
- June 8, 2022 Dr. Vlad is an excellent physician. He is kind, understanding, dedicated, funny, and a most pleasant person. He puts you at ease, answers you questions, explains what and why he is doing a procedure, is very dedicate to healing his patients, and never gives up.
- June 8, 2022 Dr. Vlad implemented processes that were very helpful and caused the wound to heal and close. I am very "Appreciative, Thankful, and Grateful!"
- June 8, 2022 He is the best wound care doctor I've been to because he listens to what I have to say and it's not just his opinion only. He is a wonderful Doctor I'm glad I found him and your hospital. Thank You
Locations
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- MD, Universitatea "Lucian Blaga" din Sibiu, 2001
Residency
- Family Medicine, Clincal Hospital of Sibiu County, 2005
- Family Medicine, Grand Rapids Family Medicine, 2008
Positions
- Physician
- Clinical Associate Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive 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 - 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
- Nutrition and Chronic Wounds: Improving Clinical Outcomes. Molnar JA, Vlad LG, Gumus T. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Sep; 138(3 Suppl):71S-81S.