Aldona Ziolkowska, MD
Aldona Ziolkowska, MD
Ratings and Reviews
4.7478 Ratings 144 Comments |
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| 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 | 4.8 |
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 17, 2023 Dr. Z treats patient with care and respect.
- November 15, 2023 Very pleased with visit. We talked and discussed ongoing symptoms that are bothering me. Decided on treatment plan. Scheduled a follow-up appointment. Felt listened to and learned things regarding my health.
- November 15, 2023 Very good doctor! Asked questions and listened to my concerns. She really cared and wanted to help me with my pain.
- November 14, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska always has positive remarks. She always checks my pain level and offers the best advice.
- November 12, 2023 No comments. Visit was good.
- November 10, 2023 Dr. Z, very knowledgeable. Very kind and courteous and she cares about you and your condition.
- October 29, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska is a very friendly and professional doctor, the kind that I’m proud to say is mine.
- October 29, 2023 Dr. Z is very good at what she does.
- October 28, 2023 She is a very caring attentive doctor.
- October 27, 2023 Dr Z is straightforward and professional but very kind and considerate at the same time
- October 27, 2023 Dr Z is very caring and knows you even if you only see her a few times a year. I hope she stays here for a long time.
- October 26, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska always listens to me and cares about my health.
- October 25, 2023 She care about my health she was very nice
- October 25, 2023 Very pleasant and professional
- October 24, 2023 Dr. Z is totally committed to her patients and I’m so thankful to be in her care. She is outstanding in her dedication to me and my health issues.
- October 21, 2023 Always right
- October 10, 2023 I have been tortured by RA for 41 years. I know what works for me best. Dr Z knows this and together we figure out my treatment. I appreciate that..... my last RA DR was constantly wanting to change my meds, but if something works.,.why change it ?
- October 8, 2023 She is completely immersed in patient care. And controls my RA.
- October 7, 2023 I was referred to Dr. Ziolkowska by my general practitioner. I found Dr. Ziolkowska to be welcoming, personable, caring, thoughtful and gentle during the exam. I was glad that my GP referred me to her.
- October 6, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska, MD: is a very caring and understanding Doctor. She listens to you and make you feel like she's not rushing you out of her office.
- October 6, 2023 Dr. Z is always kind and caring and gives me the best health care ever.
- September 30, 2023 Dr. Z is always on time and attentive
- September 27, 2023 She does a wonderful job! Dr. Z really listens. She takes in what you say and checks your chart and vitals and then offers your options.She is truly a great doctor.
- September 27, 2023 Dr Z was very professional and caring during my visit
- September 27, 2023 Wonderful doctor with a true concern about her patients. Makes me feel at ease. And listens to and answers all my questions about my rheumatoid arthritis.
- September 23, 2023 She is very good and friendly! Thank you Dr Z for your caring!
- September 19, 2023 She's very stern and explains it to the point where there is no in between. It's either this or that, one of the two.
- September 17, 2023 Dr. Z is a very good doctor. I just would like a little more thorough exam.
- September 13, 2023 Great Dr. She has helped me so much!
- September 12, 2023 From one who sees more than her fair share of doctors, given a myriad of autoimmune issues, Dr. Z. has never made me fell more or less than an informed, concerned patient seeking a professional’s opinion. Her knowledge exceeds her field, though she makes no promises beyond it. Really like her personality, too. Thanks, Dr. Ziolkowska
- September 6, 2023 It doesn't get any better than Dr Z.
- September 2, 2023 She’s been my rheumatologist since 2015. I know there are others in my area, but she’s the ONLY one I will go to. We have a great relationship and respect for each other.
- August 31, 2023 Awesome Doctor!She listens and tells you exactly what will help and the absolutely the truth ????????????
- August 30, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska was excellent I'm her care. And wonderful personality.
- August 26, 2023 I am totally satisfied with the information that I received from Dr. Z regarding my health.
- August 26, 2023 I am very thankful that Dr Z accepted me as a patient. I feel confident under her care. I hope to establish a long- term relationship with her in management of my psoriatic arthritis.
- August 26, 2023 She is an amazing person and Doctor,
- August 23, 2023 Thank you Dr Z I thank you and your team are wonderful Thank you so much
- August 7, 2023 She is very professional and helpful toward my concerns.
- August 4, 2023 Dr. ZIOLKOWAKA has always included me in making the best decision possible for my health care. I appreciate her so much! DR. ZIOLKOWAKA has made a big difference in the way I look at my life as a whole with the illnesses I have.
- August 1, 2023 Dr Z has been my Dr for a very long time and she’s great
- July 29, 2023 Dr. Z is not just a doctor that treats, she listen, I recently had a tragic and I shared it with her, she show me compassion. She listened and did not rush me, I would not change my rheumatologist. This is worth the distance traveled . She has has a kind heart, she not just treating patients she tried to understand the pain and suffering of this condition and same time knowing her patient. She a Dr that goes above and beyond and I thank you Dr. Z
- July 28, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska always listens to me and includes me in the decisions as to what my care needs.
- July 26, 2023 I have been seeing Dr. Ziolkowska for several years, and I could not ask for a better Doctor for my Rheumatology ailments.
- July 26, 2023 Compassion and Caring Doctor
- July 25, 2023 She is dedicated to the very best health care for her patients.
- July 22, 2023 This was a good visit. I think we are getting somewhere with my problem
- July 20, 2023 Very knowledgeable.
- July 16, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska is a very caring physician who takes time with me and makes sure I have the right medications to help my arthritis.
- July 11, 2023 This was a great experience for someone as exhausted and exasperated as I’ve been in trying to handle a myriad of autoimmune diseases. Dr. Z. has the best disposition, very much suited to me. Not easy to find. Her staff is always really good. Thanks
- July 2, 2023 She is careful in her assessments, let’s the patient know about any negative results that might occur after changes in medication.
- July 1, 2023 She was very condescending when talking to me. She said that I didn't trust what doctors said and that it was in my head that I had a medical condition. I will not refer anyone I know to her or to the office.
- July 1, 2023 DR Z IS A GREAT DOCTOR
- June 30, 2023 Best ever.
- June 21, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska takes time to listen to you. She's the same way in the office. She's just a special lady
- June 20, 2023 Very efficient, compassionate, thorough.
- June 17, 2023 She is awesome and to to point and done! I would recommend everyone to her that needs her services
- June 16, 2023 Dr Z is fine, I have had RA for 47 years. I know all about it. She keeps a check on me, so I can continue my meds. I like her just fine, she and my meds keep me mostly pain free.
- June 15, 2023 She is so knowledgeable and helpful and kind!
- June 15, 2023 I like her a lot
- June 10, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska and her team are amazing and help me tremendously. Having a disease that hurts and makes you feel bad is stressful enough.. they help make things easier and help deal with pharmacy and medication issues. I'm very thankful for them.
- June 9, 2023 she is a wonderful doctor.
- June 7, 2023 Professional, caring, focused on my well being, good listener, made me part of the process, always on time, engaged
- June 6, 2023 Dr Z is awesome, she makes sure you understand everything before you leave. She takes the time out to explain and provide demonstration to ensure understanding. She's caring, compassionate, and displays empathy throughout. Hands down she's the best Dr around.
- June 4, 2023 The provider is not detailed enough for me . I mentioned to her I had an issue with my finger she said what she thought it was but didn’t ask if I wanted an X-ray which I thought she should have done. Now I feel like I need to go to my PCP to get my finger looked at again and ask for an X-ray.
- June 2, 2023 She is a very good and caring doctor!
- June 1, 2023 Always tries to help
- May 31, 2023 She’s a very good person, always listening to my concerns and problems that I might have. She is very easy to talk to and that means a lot to me.
- May 24, 2023 I appreciated Dr. Ziolkowska for including me in the decision-making process for my treatment.
- May 24, 2023 I moved from the Triad three years ago. It is now a full day trip for me to keep my appointments with her. She is an expert in helping me maintain my level of functionality. It is worth each trip to receive her evaluation and consultation.
- May 20, 2023 Aldona Ziolkowska is such a Awesome Dr!... She has really taken care of me over the past 9 + years .... She's caring, polite, & She listens and really cares for me... Aldona ROCKS! Love Her!!! I Wouldn't want any other Rheumatologist!...
- May 18, 2023 She is just awesome!!
- May 16, 2023 Nice knowledgeable friendly thorough
- May 12, 2023 Best rheumatologist I’ve ever had
- May 11, 2023 This visit I had at least 5 new concerns. Dr. Ziolkowska answered them without hesitation and explained the "what ifs.". There is not enough words that can explain her thoroughness, kindness, and genuine caring. She's wonderful!!!
- May 10, 2023 Very helpful
- May 9, 2023 Dr. Z is extremely knowledgeable and caring.
- May 5, 2023 she is great
- May 5, 2023 Dr Z is the best,we love having her as Mom's Dr At Atrium Health Wake Baptist.
- May 3, 2023 She is a very good Doctor and her staff is very friendly.
- May 3, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska always listens to me first, then performs her checkup. She explains what she is doing and the results as she goes. She goes over my care plan and discusses any changes she recommends and includes me in her final decision. Dr. Z is one of the most caring, thorough and professional doctors I have come across in many years.
- April 28, 2023 It helped me that she explained her concerns and started corrections in the dosage right away. It gives me confidence in the direction she is advising.
- April 26, 2023 Dr Z is very knowledgeable about her work and I feel comfortable with her
- April 26, 2023 Dr. Z was great, talked to me like a friend. I really like her as my Dr. She told me about the medicine I was taking how and when to take and when to stop taking it. Everything was explained well.
- April 25, 2023 Doctor Ziolkowska is very get to the point of what's going on and she listens. She makes me feel confident in what she is doing to make sure that I am healthy and I love that about her. My first visit I didn't know what to expect that's with any doctor but overall. She is a good doctor.
- April 23, 2023 Did not receive a solution to my problems discussed especially the eye having dark splotch when getting up of the morning
- April 21, 2023 She is a caring Dr. who takes the time to listen.
- April 19, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska is the ultimate professional and I wouldn’t want to see anyone else besides her as she always successfully treats my rheumatological needs.
- April 19, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska focus is not just on my RA but my whole health. She's always takes time to listen to my health issues.
- April 13, 2023 Satisfy with visit and blood work
- April 12, 2023 Very attentive and always asks how I am doing. She pays attention to what I tell her and answers any questions i have. She is also very helpful with suggesting options for me to try.
- April 4, 2023 Very professional and caring.
- April 4, 2023 Very knowledgeable, caring. Listens and responds.
- March 31, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska is the best doctor I have ever encountered. She is on-time, listens to me, conducts appropriate exams, asks appropriate questions, conducts appropriate tests and carefully explains my conditions and takes appropriate actions.
- March 30, 2023 I was very pleased with the time Dr. Ziolkowska took with me. She gave me the best care that I want a doctor to give me.
- March 30, 2023 Dr. Ziolkowska took time with me and let me ask her questions.
- March 28, 2023 Dr. Z is amazing! You can tell she truly loves her job and cares about her patients. I have seen 1 other rheumatologist and 1 neurologist before asking my pcp to refer me to Dr. Z and it was refreshing to meet a doctor who truly listened and took the time to look at my pictures. I have been suffering and she is truly dedicated to figuring out what is going on.
- March 28, 2023 Just love her and nurse friendly and caring.
- March 25, 2023 Very caring staff and doctor.
- March 24, 2023 Dr. Z is a wonderful person very caring she explains everything to me. She definitely knows what she’s talking about and she’s very helpful.
- March 24, 2023 Be more caring, friendly, warm especially toward patient’s who have conditions they don’t want to deal with.
- March 24, 2023 She is a very nice and caring Dr takes time with me and cares about my health
- March 21, 2023 Dr Z was professional, patient, listened & was knowledgeable about my condition!
- March 7, 2023 She is a kind person who has been very helpful. I feel comfortable talking with her about my situation. She is good at giving me answers to my problems.
- March 7, 2023 I have been seeing Dr Z for a very long time. In my opinion she is a great doctor. She listens to me, answers my questions, gives very helpful and good advice and I feel she gives me adequate time during my visit.
- March 7, 2023 I think she a very good MD
- March 6, 2023 Dr. Aldona Ziolkowska, MD listen to me and showed me MRI's on my health problem and explained in detail why there was nothing that could be done for me. She showed me some exercises to do that may help me. I like her upfront telling me what is what and neither one gets their time wasted
- March 1, 2023 She was considerate and professional. My son and I had questions She answered them all without getting aggravated
- February 28, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska embodies all the qualities of a great physician. She is knowledgeable, caring and professional. As a semi- retired physician myself, I would recommend her highly to any patient with rheumatologic issues.
- February 25, 2023 Dr. Z was exceptional.
- February 22, 2023 GREAT
- February 21, 2023 Dr. Z is very easy to talk to and a great listener. She is very thorough and is a great at attending your needs.
- February 20, 2023 I feel that Dr. Z has always gone above and beyond to help me. I trust her completely.
- February 17, 2023 Was well worth the time
- February 17, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska is a wonderful, thorough doctor who answers any questions I have for her. I would recommend her to anyone who has Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- February 16, 2023 I’ve gone to several other rheumatologist in the past, and have not received the care that I have received from Dr. Ziolkowska. She is very knowledgeable, she listens to what you have to say, weighs the options and then sets a treatment plan. I recommend her highly. You will not be disappointed.
- February 16, 2023 She is absolutely the best. I do not want to see anyone but her and her team.
- February 15, 2023 I felt at times she was a bit hard to understand. It was my first visit with her, it will get better with time.
- February 10, 2023 Excellent rheumatologist!!!
- February 10, 2023 Dr. Z listens and helps educate me. I appreciate that!
- February 8, 2023 I have been going to her for many years now and she has always been very caring and takes time to listen to what is going on with me and my heatlh.
- February 3, 2023 Very caring doctor
- January 27, 2023 Great Doctor
- January 25, 2023 Dr Z listens intently to me. I have hearing issues so that creates a problem for me. She will write down a word to help me hear her! Also her assistant is cheerful and very helpful. I look forward to my visits there and I’m so sorry I’m Not a good patient due to hearing loss.
- January 25, 2023 As a new patient, I received warm, courteous, respectful and most professional care from Dr. Z, her assistant, the lab techs, and receptionist. I’m most appreciative of the care I received!
- January 23, 2023 Dr Ziolkowska is very caring and wants to help you so your condition doesn’t get worse. She is very thorough in her examination of any change in your condition. I have confidence in her as my physician.
- January 22, 2023 very friendly and kinddoctor.
- January 21, 2023 Very friendly, explained very well and listen to patient.
- January 18, 2023 Every patient is different, and she listens to my concerns and questions about my conditions
- January 11, 2023 Only one elevator was working.
- December 24, 2022 Dr Z was Very friendly and thorough . When she felt my problem was something that she could not help with she made sure the next dr had the information they needed to treat me . She also set up a follow up because of my autoimmune history to rule out RA.
- December 23, 2022 Dr. Ziolkowska saw me and was completely attentive to my problem. I am very pleased to have her as my Rheumatologist!
- December 22, 2022 Dr Aldona Ziolkowska is a wonderful, caring doctor that takes the time to listen to your concerns. She doesn't make you feel rushed.
- December 22, 2022 Dr Aldona Z is the ultimate professional - very knowledgeable and practical, yet truly concerned and caring for the well being of her patients. She is clearly the ???gold standard?? for all the specialists helping me with my medical care -
- December 21, 2022 Dr. Aldona is awesome. Gets to work on your problems right away.
- December 21, 2022 She is very knowledgeable and caring
- December 18, 2022 No da la confianza de preguntar nuestras dudas. Ya que dice no entender mis preguntas. Y su atencion era como si tuviera prisa de terminar con la cita y me contest?? muy cortante a la pregunta que le hice. Me senti muy mal por la atension que no quisiera regresar a otra cita.
- December 16, 2022 Dr. Z shows concern about me and my needs. She addresses all of my problems.
- December 13, 2022 She is helpful and responsive to my needs.
- December 6, 2022 I appreciate Dr Z and her attention to details and caring demeanor.
- December 3, 2022 Dr. Ziolkowska takes the time necessary to explain any information the patient needs to know. I appreciate that in-depth thoroughness and her time.
- December 2, 2022 Dr Z is very friendly and attentive! Thank you for her caring about my health!
- November 30, 2022 This was my first visit with Dr. Ziolkowska. She listened to my concerns about my health. And took her time to examine me, as well as draw a pictures to make sure I understood her diagnosis. I would not mind seeing her again in the future.
- November 30, 2022 Dr. Ziolkowska is a wonderful and caring doctor. She always discusses my issues and care with me and includes me in the plan of care. If there is going to be a medication change, she talks me through it and asks me if I am okay with the change, she never just tells me what is going to be done. I actually look forward to my appointments with Dr. Z.
Locations
Rheumatology - Westchester
formerly known as Cornerstone Rheumatology
Address
The Westchester Building
1814 Westchester Drive
Suite 302
High Point, NC 27262
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Education
- MD, Pomeranian Medical Academy, 1990
Residency
- Internal Medicine, The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, 1999
Fellowship
- Rheumatology, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2006
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Positions
- Physician - Wake Forest Health Network
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