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Brian Robert Waterman, MD
Brian Robert Waterman, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- ACL Reconstruction
- Corticosteroid Injection
- Osteotomy
- Cartilage Repair
- Orthobiologics
- Superior Capsular Reconstruction
- PCL Reconstruction
- Cartilage Restoration Surgery
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Injections
- Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer
- Ankle Sprain
- Avascular Necrosis
- Elbow Ligament Injury
- Frozen Shoulder
- Knee Dislocations
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
- Multiligament Knee Injuries
- Patella Instability
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)
- Meniscus Repair
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Elbow Loose Bodies
- Hamstring Injuries
- Knee Cartilage Issues/Transplantation
- Knee Problems
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
- Quadriceps Tendonitis
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Instability
- Tendonosis
- Meniscus Transplant
- ACL Tear
- Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Fractures
- Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITB)
- Knee Loose Bodies
- Labral Tear
- Little League Elbow
- Meniscus Tear
- Osgood-Schlatter's Disease
- Patellar Tendon Tears/Ruptures
- Scapular Winging
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Pain and Problems
- Throwing Injuries
Ratings and Reviews
4.8124 Ratings 58 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
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
- November 30, 2022 Dr. Waterman is a great mix of experience, knowledge and compassion. I’m thankful to be under his care!
- November 30, 2022 Exceptional knowledge and provided details when asked. He may me feel relaxed and eased my fears regarding the needed surgery.
- November 13, 2022 Listened to me and made me feel like I was getting better.
- November 5, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and personable.
- October 31, 2022 I just moved to Winston Salem a month ago, I joined Planet Fitness and spoke to a gentleman at the gym, that has a knee issue. I asked him if he knows a good orthopedic knee doctor, this gentleman highly recommended Dr. Waterman. A couple of days later, I was playing pickleball with a group of people and we were talking about knees, I asked of any recommendations on an orthopedic, one of the ladies had knee surgery from Dr. Waterman and highly recommended him to me. I was sold on the 2 people that recommended him to me, so i made myself an appointment and I was very satisfied with Dr. Waterman visit.
- October 22, 2022 I had surgery by Dr Waterman in May 2022. He is an exceptional surgeon and a wonderful human being. The expectations and information I needed were provided before surgery in writing. When I had a minor question, I received a response from a nurse the same day, many times within an hour or two. I recommend Dr Waterman with absolutely no reservations. I have had a smooth postoperative course and feel quite blessed to have had this man as my orthopedic surgeon. He is skilled, compassionate and truly cares about his patients. I am grateful to Dr Waterman and his staff for such exceptional care. Thank you.
- October 21, 2022 Well he seems to be very good doctor hope fully he have me in good shape in a another month or so few things has gone wrong but hopefully that's all behind us now
- October 5, 2022 Very informative compassionate and his nurse Tammy was just all around swesome
- September 26, 2022 He is a great doctor who is both very professional & compassionate.
- September 26, 2022 Kind, helpful
- September 20, 2022 All of my other appointments have been great. This last appointment was rushed because Dr. Waterman was behind, and it was the end of the day. He answered my questions but was hurried and did not seem engaged.
- September 15, 2022 Brian Waterman, MD is a one of a kind professional, who is very knowledgeable and caring, but communicates with the patient in such a way the environment is relaxed. I have had no pain at all after my shoulder Replacement surgery. I know God used him and his team to bless me, and I am thankful and blessed to have him as my surgeon.
- August 28, 2022 Professional, competent, knowledgeable.
- August 28, 2022 One of the best Doctors/Surgeons I’ve ever had. Listens to my concerns. Thank you for everything
- August 25, 2022 After 20 years of knee pain, I saw Dr. Waterman and he was able to make my pain go away. Kind, professional, and would recommend him as the “go to” Dr.
- August 13, 2022 He is simply amazing and does an amazing job. I highly recommend him to everyone. He listens to what you have to say and he explains everything out very well.
- August 12, 2022 Dr. Waterman is a outstanding doctor. The way he takes care of his patients is phenomenal. He's attentive and have a passion for what he does. He's a five-star doctor stylish, classy and a gentleman. I would recommend anybody for his services.
- August 9, 2022 Caring, knowledgeable, skilled surgeon.
- August 9, 2022 Very professional. Cared about what I had to say. And about my issues.
- August 7, 2022 Dr. Waterman is passionate about his work and the care and concern he has for helping his patients.
- August 7, 2022 Dr Waterman took care of my husband and myself and we are very happy with the results
- July 27, 2022 Amazing doctor! So happy he did my surgery
- July 26, 2022 Attentive, Professional and Geniune
- July 21, 2022 Great work. Bryan waterman.
- June 23, 2022 Paramount from beginning, in between and our last meeting, Dr. Waterman continued to remain cordial, informative, very professional throughout my surgery and during my rehabilitation. As a Disabled American Veteran, I salute Dr. Waterman and appreciate his attention to detail in all matters along with his staff.
- June 18, 2022 Dr. Waterman and the PT Charles or (Charlie) were great. We were pleased with them its just when it came to scheduling they could not get my daughter in for 3-4 weeks and she needs pt now… For this reason is why i am seeking another place for my daughter to go to for PT.
- June 7, 2022 Dr. Waterman listened to me about my concerns for treatment and for rehab.
- June 5, 2022 From the first day I went there Dr Waterman explained everything to me and my spouse , we were satisfied with the consultation. Before going into surgery made me feel absolutely confident that I would come out better.Each visit was to my expectations, my shoulder is progressing each day and I thank him for that and the physical therapy I had .
- June 3, 2022 Brian Waterman did is best to help me. Time alone will indicate his success.
- June 2, 2022 Dr Waterman patient care is outstanding! You can tell he has reviewed the chart, and he is up to date on the patient. The types of question he asked helps me relay just what the issues are.
- June 2, 2022 Dr Waterman was very professional & listened to all the questions & concerns I had regarding my knee. Through his help it was determined that surgery was not needed at this time, but a conservative treatment approach was best. That was a big relief to know.
- June 1, 2022 Dr Waterman seems like a caring, but also a very knowledgeable, doctor. I am glad I was referred to him.
- May 17, 2022 Great
- May 16, 2022 Dr. Waterman is a kind, pleasant professional. He is extremely astute, and I felt totally confident under his care. He respected me when I asked several questions regarding my injury. He replied with answers directed to my questions. I know I have the right doctor to guide me to the best solution for my orthopedic issues.
- May 11, 2022 Dr. Waterman is always very thorough in his examinations. He takes the time to listen to our concerns and he seeks out resolutions. He is reassuring and provides explanations that are easy to understand. I rate Dr. Waterman 10/10.
- April 9, 2022 Dr Waterman was great. He made everything easy to understand and took care of the problem once he diagnosed it.
- March 26, 2022 He is simply the Best Dr
- March 21, 2022 Dr. Waterman is always thorough. He always gives time for questions.
- March 19, 2022 He is a very friendly person. Very easy to talk to
- March 17, 2022 good
- March 15, 2022 My visit with Dr. Waterman was excellent. My only beef is scheduling. During the visit I asked how far out he was for surgeries. He told me 2 to 3 weeks. When the call came in to schedule my procedure I was given May 14th. A 2 month wait. Yesterday I messaged his office asking for referrals. I am still waiting. I researched AHWFB Ortho and messaged his office for a referral to another doctor. This was about thirty minutes ago. Hopefully a message will come in soon.
- March 13, 2022 Dr Brian is a wonderful Dr and person who takes his time with me and always willing to listen. I would recommend Dr Waterman to anyone needing shoulder surgery. He’s a great guy too
- March 8, 2022 I would completely trust Dr Waterman to perform any orthopedic procedure I would need. In addition, he is a kind and caring human being. He spends time and makes sure the patient understands each detail. I would highly recommend Dr Waterman with absolutely no reservations.
- March 7, 2022 Dr. Waterman is caring, attentive and concerned for my well being. Glad i was assigned to his care.
- March 6, 2022 I think Dr. Waterman did a fantastic job on my surgery… The only time I ever saw him was preop four weeks before the surgery… Other than that only saw the PA, so it’s very hard to answer the questions about him
- February 21, 2022 Competent, innovative, personable. Excellent rapport with patients and staff.
- February 21, 2022 Really nice and very knowledgeable.
- February 14, 2022 He has no bedside manner. He was talking down to me the entire visit.
- February 12, 2022 Dr. Waterman make one feel as though he is your best friend, next door neighbor or a brother and is safe in his trusted hands and want to be in his company or circle. Dr. Waterman is an asset to the Atrium Health Community.
- January 30, 2022 Excelente profesional! Se nota su experiencia y conocimiento en la materia.
- January 25, 2022 Quality care, he took the time to answer all my questions. I left with a plan of action.
- January 23, 2022 The PA who saw me did a good knee exam. I really appreciated that Dr. W went over the MRI films with me to explain what he saw & what it meant. Also, I appreciated that he was candid about what to expect from arthroscopy when the MRI was perhaps not showing a certain cause for the pain and swelling.
- January 23, 2022 Great dr
- January 12, 2022 Dr. Waterman presents as not just an amazing, knowledgeable physician, but he presents as truly concerned about the patients health and healing.
- January 10, 2022 Our daughter and we have enjoyed our time with her being under Dr. Waterman's ortho care. He is professional, yet not stiff or stifled in his approach to care. Very friendly and engaging and has proven considerate and thorough asking questions and keeping our concerns front of mind, while simultaneously delivering direct medical guidance/insight to ensure a successful outcome. Though we expect not needing to receive ortho care again any time soon, should it ever be needed again, we will definitely seek out Dr. Waterman's ortho care.
- January 10, 2022 Dr Waterman is the best
- January 8, 2022 I did not feel like a number!, I felt very comfortable with him and would strongly recommend him to others.
- January 5, 2022 Dr. Waterman clearly explained where I am on my recovery. I was very satisfied with his assessment.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Stratford
off Stratford Road near Hanes Mall
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thur: 8 am - 6 pm
Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Sat: 8 am - 12 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, Oxford University - United Kingdom, 2001
- BA, University of Virginia, 2002
- MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2007
Internship
- Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 2008
Residency
- Othopedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 2012
Fellowship
- Orthopedics Sports Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 2017
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Memberships
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
- Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
Positions
- Physician
- Director for Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Professor, Orthopaedic 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
- Rates of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rerupture in Adolescent Patients with and without Patella Alta. Rider D, Gowd AK, Torres LF, Kaplin LW, Waterman BR. J Knee Surg. 2022 Jul;
- Biceps Tenodesis Has Greater Expected Value Than Repair for Isolated Type II SLAP Tears: A Meta-analysis and Expected-Value Decision Analysis. Recker AJ, Waters TL, Bullock G, Rosas S, Scholten DJ, Nicholson K, Waterman BR. Arthroscopy. 2022 Jun;
- Editorial Commentary: Predictors of Best Outcomes After Latissimus Dorsi Transfer for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear. Howard MC, Waterman BR. Arthroscopy. 2022 06; 38(6):1831-1833.
- Editorial Commentary: Increased Graft Thickness With Superior Capsular Reconstruction Results in Improved Acromiohumeral Distance, but Increased Graft Tear Rate and Lateral Acromial Erosion. Waterman BR. Arthroscopy. 2022 06; 38(6):1793-1795.
- Editorial Commentary: Determination of Meaningful, Clinically Significant Outcome Thresholds for Superior Capsular Reconstruction of the Shoulder: Predicting Those Patients Who Improve and Those Who Don't!. Waterman BR. Arthroscopy. 2022 05; 38(5):1454-1456.