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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
4.848 Ratings 21 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 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 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!
- September 5, 2022 Dr. Wilson is an accomplished practitioner who allowed me to include comments or questions that were relevant to my recovery.
- August 24, 2022 I’ve had a very complex neurological condition for many years and have received treatment throughout the country. Dr Wilson and his staff are top notch and very caring.
- August 3, 2022 He got 100% of my tumor out, thankfully!!
- July 1, 2022 Very professional and concerned about my health
- July 1, 2022 I feel that John Wilson MD puts his patients well being first.Very good at explaining my condition and answering my concerns with understanding and kindness, I’m very grateful to be treated by him.
- April 14, 2022 Dr. John Wilson, MD is a wonderful doctor. He saved my life!
- February 5, 2022 He explained my options thoroughly.
- January 29, 2022 Extremely professional, explains in detail and kind and caring.
- January 23, 2022 Dr. Wilson is always very attentive and assures that all of my concerns are addressed. He takes his time and I never feel rushed. The entire care team is pleasant and supportive.
- January 18, 2022 Very helpful
- January 10, 2022 Dr. Wilson cares about his patients
- January 3, 2022 Excellent physician
Locations
Spine Center - Davie
at Davie Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1980
- MD, Jefferson Medical College, 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
- MR CLEAN: past the tipping point of clinical equipoise. Woo HH, Arthur AS, Mocco J, Orrico KO, Wilson JA, Hoh BL. J. Neurosurg. 2015 Jul; 123(1):101-2.
- Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Meschia JF, Bushnell C, Boden-Albala B, Braun LT, Bravata DM, Chaturvedi S, Creager MA, Eckel RH, Elkind MS, Fornage M, Goldstein LB, Greenberg SM, Horvath SE, Iadecola C, Jauch EC, Moore WS, Wilson JA. Stroke. 2014 Dec; 45(12):3754-832.
- Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke and transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Kernan WN, Ovbiagele B, Black HR, Bravata DM, Chimowitz MI, Ezekowitz MD, Fang MC, Fisher M, Furie KL, Heck DV, Johnston SC, Kasner SE, Kittner SJ, Mitchell PH, Rich MW, Richardson D, Schwamm LH, Wilson JA. Stroke. 2014 Jul; 45(7):2160-236.
- Relapsing intracranial plasma cell granuloma: A case report. Renfrow JJ, Mitchell JW, Goodman M, Mellen LA, Wilson JA, Mott RT, Lesser GJ. . 2014 Feb; 7(2):531-533.
- Somatostatin receptor molecular imaging for metastatic intracranial hemangiopericytoma. Kota G, Gupta P, Lesser GJ, Wilson JA, Mintz A. Clin Nucl Med. 2013 Dec; 38(12):984-7.