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Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, MPH

  • Neurology Headache
Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, MPH

Rebecca Erwin Wells, MD, MPH

  • Neurology Headache

Conditions and Treatments

  • Headache
  • Migraines
  • Cluster Headache
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4.8 (26 Ratings)


Adult Provider



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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
    • Mind/Body Medicine
    • Cluster Headache
    • Nerve Block
    • Headache
    • Hemicrania Continua
    • Integrative Medicine
    • Migraines
    • Chronic Migraine
    • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Pseudotumor Cerebri
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Ocular Migraine
    • SUNCT Headache
    • New Daily Persistent Headache
    • Paroxysmal Hemicrania

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.8

    26 Ratings 14 Comments

    Listened to me 4.8
    Cared about me 4.7
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.7
    Included me in decisions about my care 4.7

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    Patient Comments

    • January 12, 2023 She's very thorough and helped solve a difficult headache problem that other doctors had been unsuccessful in treating.
    • January 9, 2023 Rare combo of being highly knowledgeable and compassionate. So glad (and relieved) to have her as my doctor.
    • November 17, 2022 Dr. Wells' patience and attention to my specific personal needs and migraine history was so reassuring. Her advice of how to go forward with additional tests and treatment possibilities was so encouraging. Having worked in a medical milieu for over 40 years as a social worker and registered nurse, I found Dr. Wells excelled as one of the best physicians I have ever seen professionally and privately. I left with a high degree of respect and confidence going forward with the treatment plan.
    • October 15, 2022 She cares and is always helpful.
    • October 8, 2022 Love Dr. Wells, she is personable and celebrates my success in improving.
    • October 8, 2022 She was knowledgeable and compassionate.
    • September 7, 2022 Knowledgeable and caring
    • August 27, 2022 Knowledgeable and warm. Very personable. Worth the long drive!
    • July 16, 2022 Dr. Wells listened and was compassionate as she cared for me. She had a game plan in mind, consulted me and assured me that there were back up plans should this one not work. Great doctor!
    • June 22, 2022 Dr Wells’ “bedside manner” is amazing. She seems to truly care. Dr Wells seems very knowledgeable and always is prepared to go the extra mile to resolve my issues. She has never made me feel intimidated.
    • April 26, 2022 Dr. Rebecca Wells came highly recommended and she beyond exceeded my expectations. Dr. Wells is clearly brilliant and extremely knowledgeable, but also empathetic and relatable. I am lucky to be under Dr. Wells’ care!
    • April 2, 2022 Dr. Wells really took the time to learn more about my health history to provide many different options to help me with my migraines and headaches. I appreciated that she took my thoughts and feelings into consideration when offering different options. She is a superior physician, and I would highly recommend her to others!
    • February 13, 2022 I feel lucky to have Dr. Wells as my headache specialist. She is an unusually compassionate doctor, a good listener, and asks the right questions .
    • February 13, 2022 Dr. Wells is amazing - truly compassionate about the care she delivers. Thank you!

    Locations

    Neurology - Janeway Tower

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    Medical Center Boulevard

    9th Floor

    Winston-Salem, NC 27157

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    336-716-4101
    Neurology - Janeway Tower

    Credentials

    Education

    • BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000
    • MD, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, 2004
    • MPH, Harvard School of Public Health, 2010

    Residency

    • Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, 2005
    • Neurology, University of Virginia Health System, 2008

    Fellowship

    • Integrative Medicine, Osher-Harvard Medical School, 2011
    • Headache, John R. Graham Headache Center, 2012

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

    Memberships

    • American Headache Society
    • Southern Headache Society
    • American Pain Society
    • American Neurotological Society

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Associate Professor, Neurology
    • Associate Professor, Social Sciences and Health Policy

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    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

    • Publications
    • Evidence-Based Integrative Treatments for Headache. Kuruvilla D, Wells RE. Headache. 2019 06; 59(6):971-972.
    • Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Episodic Migraine: an Update of Evidence from the Last 3 Years. Wells RE, Beuthin J, Granetzke L. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2019 Feb; 23(2):10.
    • Can Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment Build Cognitive Reserve and Learn Mindfulness Meditation? Qualitative Theme Analyses from a Small Pilot Study. Wells RE, Kerr C, Dossett ML, Danhauer SC, Sohl SJ, Sachs BC, Feeley JW, Wolkin J, Wall R, Kaptchuk T, Press DZ, Phillips RS, Yeh GY. J Alzheimers Dis. 2019; 70(3):825-842.
    • The Effects of Yoga on Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: A Scoping Review. Brenes GA, Sohl S, Wells RE, Befus D, Campos CL, Danhauer SC. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2019 02; 27(2):188-197.
    • Complementary and Integrative Medicine for Neurologic Conditions. Wells RE, Baute V, Wahbeh H. Med. Clin. North Am. 2017 Sep; 101(5):881-893.
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