- Orthopaedics Hand Surgery

Ethan R. Wiesler, MD
- Orthopaedics Hand Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
- Arthrocentesis
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release
- Arthrodesis
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Epicondyle Release
- Arthrotomy
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Hand Tenolysis
- Palmar Fasciectomy
- Serial Casting
- Tendon Transfer Upper Extremity
- Ulnar Nerve Revision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision/Resection
- Hand Tendon Transplantation
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Osteoarthritis
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Stress Fracture
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Tendon Injuries
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Hand Injuries
- Polydactyly
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)
- Arthritis
- Nerve Neurolysis
- Percutaneous Fixation
- Synovectomy
- Tenolysis
- Upper Extremity Ligament/Tendon Repair
- Tumor Excision
- Xiaflex Injections
- Soft Tissue Tumor
- Osteomyelitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Vascular Malformations
- Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Arthritis
- Hand Pain and Problems
- Syndactyly
- Wrist Arthritis
- Nerve Transposition
- Revision Median Nerve
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Release
- Bone Tumor Excision/Resection
- Elbow Contracture Release
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Bursitis
- Elbow Ligament Injury
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Ganglion Cyst
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Finger Pain and Problems
- Nerve Injuries
- Trigger Fingers
- Vascular Anomalies
Ratings and Reviews
4.8239 Ratings 87 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
- September 13, 2023 Dr. Wiesler is very knowledgeable and professional. He takes time to listen and provide options for your care. I would highly recommend this physician
- September 12, 2023 Dr. Wiesler is a kind, compassionate and excellent, experienced clinician. He is a natural educator, he listens, and will help a patient understand their issue and options in a way that the patient can understand, helping that patient be an educated partner in their health outcomes.
- September 8, 2023 Dr. Wiesler gave me use of my hand. I was losing use of it. His medical knowledge and his care for me combined saved my hand.
- September 5, 2023 Listened, concerned and compassionate. Explained everything thoroughly
- September 2, 2023 Dr Wiesler is a kind competent doctor with a great bedside manner. He always puts my mind at ease.
- September 1, 2023 I appreciated that he takes the time to listen and lets you ask questions without feeling rushed. He tries to make sure that all of your issues get addressed. Very personable. Happy he is my doctor.
- September 1, 2023 Incredibly attentive, explained my care clearly, listened to me, notes from my visit were very accurate on the visit summary and I felt cared for - he was exceptional.
- August 30, 2023 Dr. Wiesel is always friendly and he has excellent communication skills. Very personable. You have a great team there.
- August 25, 2023 he quickly diagnosed my problem and made recommendation.
- August 16, 2023 Ethan Wiesler is a top-flight clinician. He's skillful, aring, attentive and willing to talk things out. We come to treatment decisions together.
- August 15, 2023 Kind, knowledgeable and efficient
- August 12, 2023 I was immediately impressed by his professionalism, knowledge and ease of dealing with me on a personal level.
- August 11, 2023 Dr. Wiesler was very helpful and addressed all of my concerns.
- August 10, 2023 One of the best visits I have ever had.Everyone showed compassion and professionalism in ever step of the process!
- August 9, 2023 Dr Wiesler listened to my concerns, explained everything with both technical & laymen’s terminology which I appreciated so much. I didn’t feel rushed & my options were clearly explained as well as the proposed treatment. I left my appointment with a great understanding of what was causing the pain, what I can do to treat it & what I can do if the pain does not improve with my treatment.
- August 2, 2023 Dr.Wiesler was curt and condescending towards me during my very very short office visit.
- July 29, 2023 He was very concerned about my mental, emotional and my surgery. He is the best b
- July 5, 2023 It seemed to be a rushed visit cause it was late in the day. That was the only available time he could see us.
- July 4, 2023 Ethan needs to be less arrogant. When someone is uneasy being rude and short doesn't help. 30 years as you continually repeated to me doesn't ease my mind after speaking with you.
- June 30, 2023 Very reliable and understanding
- June 30, 2023 He is very knowledgeable, caring, friendly and listens well.
- June 23, 2023 Outstanding. Professional, attentive and informative.
- June 21, 2023 Dr. Wiesler took his time answer my questions was very professional. I was very satisfied with the care and timely matter of taking care of my injury
- June 21, 2023 He said surgery would be hard and he talk teammates on best way to help fix my arm . Also I receive a quick call to come back in I thought be along time but not . Now it's starting hurt at night so I pray they can fix it
- June 19, 2023 he is a great docter and a careing person.
- June 17, 2023 He not only listened to me he heard me. He was knowledgeable, kind . Caring and honest about the situation.
- June 16, 2023 Dr Wiesel was knowledgeable Empathetic and respectful. Almost perfect Dr visit
- June 15, 2023 Dr Wiesler is caring and thorough.
- June 13, 2023 Friendly and Professional
- June 11, 2023 Very friendly, reassuring and a great bedside manner.
- June 9, 2023 Very kind and knowledgeable
- June 2, 2023 Very nice and friendly Dr with compassion
- May 26, 2023 Caring,excellent doctor!
- May 26, 2023 Dr. Weisler is outstanding. He is friendly, a good listener, very knowledgeable and very practical in how he communicates my situation and what is the best approach to take of it.
- May 11, 2023 Very easy to talk to, explained everything, very happy
- May 10, 2023 Friendly and Professional
- May 8, 2023 He took the time to listen to my concerns and offered several treatment options.
- May 3, 2023 Fantastic doctor, who answer my concerns and questions.
- April 12, 2023 He is very helpful and knowledgeable
- April 11, 2023 Very helpful and friendly
- April 9, 2023 I travel quite a distance to be seen by Dr Wiesler. He was recommended by family and has a very good reputation as an orthopedic surgeon. Highly satisfied with my care.
- April 8, 2023 Friendly and Professional
- March 22, 2023 I thoroughly love Dr. Weisler. He was very thorough in the level of care I needed & went far & beyond to get me the testing & the treatments I need. His staff w is wonderful also. I had a great experience with all of them & would definitely send others to him
- March 8, 2023 I have seen him before and he took good care of my problems and the surgery I had to have, so I wanted to re visit him on problem I’m having this time
- March 1, 2023 Dr. Ethan Wiesler was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about my problem. I have full confidence in his abilities to help me with my situation. I would recommend him 100% to anyone!
- February 26, 2023 Dr. Wiesler was personable and explained the surgical procedure to be done on my wrist…. He also informed me of setting up surgery and possible surgery centers
- February 22, 2023 He was very concerned about my situation. I have been seeing Dr Wiesler for sometime and always have concerns and confident of all my health problems. He is superb of explaining a plan, for my condition.
- February 10, 2023 He has provided professional hand surgery and post operative advice.
- February 8, 2023 Ethan Wiesler, MD is all that a surgeon should be! He is easy to talk to, he is a listener! and he shows his care for every aspect of the patient's needs. He readily answers questions and gives explanations patiently and completely.
- February 3, 2023 He is a caring and thoughtful physician who takes time to answer my questions. I would and recommend him. He is one of the best people I have encountered in a medical setting.
- February 3, 2023 Dr. Wiesler was honest in his assessments of two paths to take for numbness in my hand and two fingers. He doubted the first (injection) would work, but supported my decision to check that box before leaning toward surgery. 3 days after going with injection first, there was improvement in some of the numbness. I am grateful he was supportive of my choice to have the infection and am still hoping for further improvement!
- February 2, 2023 taking time to go over the diagnosis clearly and treatment options.
- February 1, 2023 Nice quick and polite I had no problem at all
- January 29, 2023 His decision on the best procedure to resolve problem
- January 27, 2023 Dr. Wiesler is an amazing doctor. He listened, explained, and provided me with the care necessary to help guide me through my visit and care of my condition. Outstanding listener as well as a personable doctor. Would recommend Dr. Wiesler to all family and friends.
- January 27, 2023 I have seen Dr. Wiesler many times. He is friendly and knowledgeable and instills confidence in this patient. I am scheduled to have him perform carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand on January 31, 2023.
- January 20, 2023 Acted like he cared about what I was dealing with.
- January 20, 2023 Very concerned about doing what is best for me - thoroughly explained options and outlook-
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Wiesler was kind, took the time to listen to my issue and answered my questions. He explained what I was dealing with and made recommendations I understood. I was not rushed. He is genuine and pleasant.
- January 10, 2023 He is very professional he lets you know about your situation in debt
- December 30, 2022 Knowledgeable about his specialty.
- December 20, 2022 Excellent Dr., fixed my dislocated finger painlessly.
- December 16, 2022 Read me previous statement. He did a great thorough exam gave me options and was caring and compassionate.
- December 7, 2022 Dr. Wiesler is fantastic!
- December 3, 2022 I have great confidence in his diagnosis and care.
- December 2, 2022 Listened to concerns. A good physician
- December 2, 2022 Dr. Wiesler was very knowledgeable and there to help me understand what we needed to do to make my hand better for my needs. Could not ask for better care.
- November 26, 2022 Very good
- November 16, 2022 Dr.Wiesler listened to my questions, and answered every one in detail. He showed me my x-ray and explained exactly how the surgery would be done, as well as the expected outcome. I would highly recommend him.
- November 12, 2022 Dr Wiesler is very personable and listens to my unique issues. Appropriate studies ordered and followed up on quickly. I feel comfortable with the surgery he plans to do and confident in his care.
- November 9, 2022 Dr. Wiesler and his staff are the best!
- November 9, 2022 He did not appear to be rushed so we felt like we were being heard by the doctor. The nurse or PA was very good too and the after visit report was thorough Having the report in writing helps to recall exactly what was done ,discussed so you can recall when you are to reconnect or report on success or progression
- November 7, 2022 Efficient, professional and knowledgeable
- November 6, 2022 blessed most wonderful, caring doctor I have met in the orthopedic field as what they??re playing, highly recommend to any future patients
- November 5, 2022 Great surgeon. He is very caring about his patients and answers all your concerns. I have recommended him to a few of my friends.
- October 28, 2022 Dear Ethan Wiesler was professional, personable, knowledgeable, and patient with me during the office visit. He answered questions and provided the necessary time to help me understand and examine my condition. Exceptional physician! Highly recommended.
- October 26, 2022 A great orthopedic surgeon.
- October 26, 2022 Excellent doctor. Listens to my concerns. Would highly recommend
- October 21, 2022 He's a very nice doctor. I'm very glad I met him
- October 21, 2022 Friendly and Professional
- October 20, 2022 Very caring
- October 20, 2022 Explained things well
- October 19, 2022 Listens, thorough and practical in his approach.
- October 19, 2022 He was helpful and I was very pleased
- October 5, 2022 Excellent!
- October 2, 2022 He explained everything to me we covered some options
- September 26, 2022 He was great ! I have already recommended his to my husband
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Salisbury
Formally known as Salisbury Orthopaedic Associates
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm
Fri - Sat: 8 am -12 pm
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm
Credentials
Education
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1994
Residency
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1995
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1999
Fellowship
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2000
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Memberships
- North Carolina Society for Surgery of the Hand
- American Society of Surgery of The Hand
- North Carolina Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- Southeastern Hand Club
- North Carolina Orthopedic Association
Positions
- Physician
- Section Head for Upper Extremity, 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
- Early to midterm radiographic loosening of the press fit radial head prosthesis. Rafla S, Carroll EA, Wiesler ER, Li Z, Tuohy CJ, Nunez F, Graves BR, Papadonikolakis A. Injury. 2021 Mar;
- Anatomic Reconstruction of the Anterior Oblique and the Dorsoradial Ligaments for Painful Subluxating Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb. Bryant BSH, Butler KA, Marsh KA, Wiesler ER, Li ZJ, Warburton MJ. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2020 Nov;
- Ulnar Nerve Enlargement at the Medial Epicondyle Negatively Correlates With Nerve Conduction Velocity in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Luo TD, Trammell AP, Hedrick LP, Wiesler ER, Walker FO, Warburton MJ. Hand (N Y). 2020 03; 15(2):165-169.
- Peripheral Nerve Injury After Elbow Arthroscopy: An Analysis of Risk Factors. Jinnah AH, Luo TD, Wiesler ER, Li Z, Poehling GG, Tuohy CJ, Graves BR, Freehill MT, Papadonikolakis A. Arthroscopy. 2018 05; 34(5):1447-1452.
- Donor-Site Outcomes for the Osteocutaneous Radial Forearm Free Flap. Satteson ES, Satteson AC, Waltonen JD, Li Z, Wiesler ER, Apel PJ, Graves BR. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 Oct; 33(8):544-548.