John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS, FACS
John A. Wilson, MD, FAANS, FACS
Conditions and Treatments
- Aneurysm Clipping
- Decompressive Hemicraniectomy
- Lumbar Minimally Invasive Decompression
- Anterior Cervical Fusion
- Foraminotomy
- Micro Diskectomy
- AVM Radiosurgery
- Laminectomy
- Posterior Cervical Diskectomy
- Posterior Cervical Micro Decompression
- Spine Tumor Treatment
- Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Stroke
- Brain Aneurysm
- Coma
- Head Trauma
- Moyamoya
- Peripheral Nerve Injury
- Spasticity
- Vascular Malformations
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Deformity Related to Parkinson's Disease
- Brain Cancer
- Spine Fracture Surgery
- Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Surgery
- Corpectomy
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Brain Tumor
- Cranial Base Tumors
- Herniated Disk
- Neurofibromatosis (NF)
- Pinched Nerves
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spine Tumor
- Spondylosis
- Spine Fusion
- Direct Lateral Interbody Fusion
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Cavernous Malformation
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Hypertensive Hemorrhage
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Sciatica
- Spine Trauma
- Back Pain
- Spinal Cord Trauma
- Spinal Cord Compression (Myelopathy)
- Vascular Anomalies
Ratings and Reviews
4.7131 Ratings 68 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
- September 23, 2023 Very understanding and compassionate.
- September 22, 2023 Very concerned about your problems, included me in explaining the problem and procedure to mend the problem. Very good about following the healing progress.
- September 6, 2023 They are alway on time.
- August 16, 2023 Dr. Wilson has the ability to make me feel at ease about my situation as well as being informative. I believe he truly cares about me.
- August 16, 2023 Dr Wilson always enters the exam room with a smile. He makes me feel seen and heard and he never seems in a rush.
- August 13, 2023 Highly recommend this practice to others and as well as the doctor. Dr. Wilson was super nice and very informative and answered all mine and my husband's questions.
- August 8, 2023 Very well informed
- August 5, 2023 Knowledgeable, attentive, caring
- August 5, 2023 I felt very comfortable and confident with my decision.
- August 1, 2023 Exceptional care.
- July 30, 2023 After hearing of Dr. Wilson's skill in east TN, visiting the Atrium Health website, and confirming my insurance was acceptable, I decided Dr. Wilson was my best option for my spinal stenosis problem. He did not disappoint! He and his Team corrected my spinal problem. Many thanks to all! My three 6 hour round trips to Wake Forest were definitely worthwhile.
- July 27, 2023 Very attentive to my needs, plan seems to be what is necessary.
- July 19, 2023 Personable, caring doctor. Easy to talk to regarding my care.
- July 12, 2023 Explained everything to me very well. Easy to understand.
- July 1, 2023 Dr. Wilson is an outstanding neurosurgeon. He performed a micro decompression surgery that delivered me from chronic trigeminal neuralgia. I don’t know how long this treatment is going to last, but I am grateful for being treated by this compassionate skillful surgeon.
- July 1, 2023 Thank you Dr. Wilson!!!
- June 24, 2023 Dr. Wilson has been proving my medical care for over 19 years. He always treats me with kindness and respect. He is a wonderful physician.
- June 20, 2023 Explained everything to me and showed the CT’scan results.
- June 20, 2023 He listened to me. Asked questions and was very detailed explaining my situation as well as his plan for surgery.
- June 10, 2023 Explaining the recovery process results.
- June 7, 2023 Understanding and compassionate
- June 3, 2023 Dr. Wilson came highly recommended and I found him to be a compassionate and highly competent surgeon. My recovery from very extensive surgery was flawless. I'm able to return to full activities due to his expertise! I would highly recommend him to anyone needing neurosurgery.
- May 28, 2023 Dr Wilson is outstanding in every way….from communication, to broad medical knowledge, to evaluation, to surgery, to experience, to follow up, I couldn’t imagine having a better experience or any surgeon that I would trust more.
- May 24, 2023 Dr. Wilson and his staff are simply awesome! They care for my physical health, confidentiality in personal information, and my emotional/spiritual health - I feel SAFE and WHOLE in their care. There has not been a single negative interaction with not only Dr. Wilson's staff, but with the entire Wake Forest Baptist experience. Thanks will never be enough!
- May 21, 2023 Dr. Wilson accepted me as a patient in 1996 for spinal surgery. I've have the most wonderful retirement since and couldn't ask for a more kindly, skilled professional Doctor. Regrettably, he had to explain that surgery is now a difficult option for me. I'm without pain and additional surgery would require maybe one or more years of pain during rehab & normal activities. I'm having difficulty accepting that my independence is threaten but applause Dr. Wilson for his advice. His students should follow his teaching.
- May 17, 2023 The care provided by this Group is outstanding. Always attention to detail. The Best!
- May 11, 2023 I’m so grateful I found Dr. Wilson and his team. They saw and heard me from day one.
- May 3, 2023 I love talking to Dr.Wilson he really listens to my concerns and give me all the info I need and help makes the decision for what is best for me.
- May 3, 2023 Dr. Wilson was extremely thorough & explained everything well!
- May 3, 2023 The staff was very professional but caring.
- April 15, 2023 He has the knowledge to care for the problems you have, he listens and offers advice about your care.
- April 5, 2023 Wonderful, caring, professional
- April 1, 2023 Dr. Wilson was very professional, easy to talk to, friendly, and explained everything very well.
- March 29, 2023 Loved all the doctors in the neurology department but that neurosurgeon was so rude
- March 29, 2023 Dr Wilson is an excellent communicator, a very knowledgable and experienced doctor, has excellent interpersonal skills, and ensures his patients fully understand the situation, the alternatives and the risks.
- March 29, 2023 Dr.Wilson is so caring and concerned about my condition.
- March 26, 2023 Dr.Wilson was very nice and made me feel that he cared about me!! I fully trust him to do my surgery!!
- March 25, 2023 Dr Wilson is a very knowledgeable and caring physician.
- March 22, 2023 Dr. Wilson has always listened to me and offered solutions or assurance of my concerns. He is pleasant and humble. He is smart and I feel confident in what he tells me and how he has taken care of me.
- March 22, 2023 Hopefully, your parking will improve - having to Uber to/from hospital. Don't quite understand your valet parking (phone number always busy). My next appointment is off campus (MLK Avenue). Cheers!
- March 8, 2023 Great physician takes his time with you and explains all options and the upside and downside to each.
- March 7, 2023 Funny thing, from initial meeting with Dr. Wilson to post-op appt, we’ve only seen each other three times. I knew from the moment I met him that he was the doc for me. When I became upset in our first meeting, he gave me a second, looked right at me and then helped me understand we were on the same page. I so appreciate Dr. Wilson’s sincerity, patience, honesty and kindness through the process of my PLIF.
- March 7, 2023 Very very nice and professional and explained things perfectly !
- February 28, 2023 Dr Wilson made things clear and concise. He knows what he is talking about and having him as my neurosurgeon makes me feel so much better about this whole situation. He has provided me with comfort and care that I know I can trust.
- February 25, 2023 Outstanding physician!
- February 25, 2023 great care
- February 9, 2023 Dr Wilson listens carefully, answers questions and shows test results and explains his recommendations. Most importantly he follows up immediately with referrals. He offers to consult with another physician if needed. He is honest and straightforward.
- February 8, 2023 Wonderful Doctor
- January 27, 2023 Dr. Wilson is great. My scar is invisible even before my hair came back. He is always pleasant. Sometime, I would like to see his face- behind that mask.??
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Wilson was kind patience with me. Explained my condition to me. Listened to me
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Wilson is an outstanding physician. He has both strong medical skills and inter-personal skills. Over a year ago, he identified my medical situation and acted immediately to save my life. Since then he has continued to monitor my condition to make sure that all is well.
- January 18, 2023 Just a great Dr., easy to talk to and a great sense of humor. That is helpful when dealing with such a serious subject.
- January 2, 2023 I would definitely recommend Dr Wilson. He is extremely competent. After surgery my pain was gone. He listened to me and gave me all the time I needed to understand the procedure and expected outcome. If needed I would definitely go back to Dr Wilson.
- December 26, 2022 Dr. Wilson is to the point, this is what it is, here are the options, here??s my thoughts, let??s do this. He??s known for excellence, his skill and the medical staff that works with him, knows there are no shortcuts. He??s the ???man??!
- December 19, 2022 Dr. Wilson is an extremely pleasant, personal, professional as well as competent neurosurgeon. He explained specifically the surgical procedure he performed, why he chose to do certain modifications as well as the small details he performed during surgery. He made me feel very confident for a good functional outcome and positive recovery pathway.
- December 17, 2022 Dr Wilson is surrounded by a strong team. From my decision to have surgery, going home, and the post op visit, I am on the road to recovery
- December 17, 2022 HX: I worked at Baptist for my last 15 years as a nurse and my days were spent in the main OR and OR centralized scheduling. All personnel that day were helpful, professional, and interested in my health. It was good to see Dr. Wilson to talk about my neck pain & also let his P.A. know about the results of my physical therapy.
- December 7, 2022 Caring and very informative about condition.
- December 6, 2022 Dr. Wilson quickly scheduled my surgery based on the serious nature of my condition. He and his team's expertise enabled me to return to a normal functioning life. I believe he prevented me from becoming paralyzed from the neck down. I can't sing his praises enough!
- November 19, 2022 He asks all the right questions and makes decisions professionally.
- November 19, 2022 He didn't listen to my concern. He didn't even offer an ounce of a treatment plan.
- November 18, 2022 Very good offering good care
- November 16, 2022 Dr Wilson is an amazing and caring doctor. Highly recommend. Cares about the patient, family explains everything you can understand. We can never thank Dr Wilson enough.
- November 12, 2022 My Favorite Dr! He’s like Family!!!
- November 2, 2022 Very friendly, listened to my concerns, explained my problem and required procedure.
- October 31, 2022 he knows his stuff and pleasant visit...
- October 26, 2022 Extremely knowledgeable, very personable and honest clear but positive discussion of my situation.
- October 9, 2022 Very thankful for Dr.Wilson!Very caring and insanely skilled surgeon!
Locations
Spine Center - Davie
at Davie Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
- MD, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, 1982
Internship
- Allegheny General Hospital, 1983
Residency
- Allegheny General Hospital, 1985
- New York University, 1985
- Tufts - New England Medical Center, 1990
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Memberships
- Society of University Neurosurgeons
- North American Spine Association
- North Carolina Neurosurgical Society
- Winston-Salem Surgical Society
- American College of Surgeons
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Southern Medical Association
- North Carolina Spine Society
- Society of Neurological Surgeons
- Southern Neurosurgical Society
- North Carolina Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- Society of Neurointerventional Surgery
- Congress of Neurological Surgery
Positions
- Physician
- Professor, Neurosurgery
- Professor, Radiology
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
- Usefulness of the measurement of neurite outgrowth of primary sensory neurons to study cancer-related painful complications. Park SH, Eber MR, Fonseca MM, Patel CM, Cunnane KA, Ding H, Hsu FC, Peters CM, Ko MC, Strowd RE, Wilson JA, Hsu W, Romero-Sandoval EA, Shiozawa Y. Biochem Pharmacol. 2021 Jun; 188:114520.
- Continuous improvement in patient safety and quality in neurological surgery: the American Board of Neurological Surgery in the past, present, and future. Wang MC, Boop FA, Kondziolka D, Resnick DK, Kalkanis SN, Koehnen E, Selden NR, Heilman CB, Valadka AB, Cockroft KM, Wilson JA, Ellenbogen RG, Asher AL, Byrne RW, Camarata PJ, Huang J, Knightly JJ, Levy EI, Lonser RR, Connolly ES, Meyer FB, Liau LM. J Neurosurg. 2020 Oct; :1-7.
- Letter to the Editor. Education and evidence-based medicine in neurosurgery. Kalkanis SN, Shaffrey CI, Rao G, Timmons SD, Hoh BL, Wilson JA. J Neurosurg Spine. 2020 Mar; :1-2.
- Orbital Reconstruction via Deformable Titanium Mesh Following Spheno-Orbital Meningioma Resection: Ophthalmic Presentation and Outcomes. Pace ST, Koreen IV, Wilson JA, Yeatts RP. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. ; 36(1):89-93.
- Gastric bypass in adolescents: should they have priority?. Wilson JA. J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2019 Sep; 49(3):225-226.