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Christine Erdie-Lalena, MD

Christine Erdie-Lalena, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Provider
Treats only Children
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About

Practicing Specialties

Languages

  • English

Biography

I am a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician (DBP) and retired United States Air Force Colonel. I have served as a subject matter expert in Autism for the Defense Health Agency, the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Assistant Secretary of Defense, and for past USAF Surgeon Generals.

My 25 year military career accomplishments culminated in my final assignment selection as the Chief of Pediatric Subspecialty Services (over 13 subspecialty divisions) at the President’s Hospital (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center). I hold an academic appointment of Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Wake Forest School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. 

My recent research focus has been on the risk factors, co-morbid conditions and epidemiology of autism in children. My initial research was on Rous Sarcoma Virus, as a similar platform to understanding Human Immunodeficiency Virus, back in the 80s. My clinical research helped pinpoint the appetite dichotomies experienced in with Prader Willi Syndrome due to leptin and ghrelin secretion.

My passion and clinical focus is on children with special health care needs, more specifically those children with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophies, Prematurity, Stroke as they relate to developmental delay/disability, Intellectual disability, and educational issues as well as complex medical management for ADHD, behavioral disorders, and Autism.

I am a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics - Fellow, Council of Children with Disabilities, Section on DB Pediatrics, Section on Uniformed Services, NCPeds/North Carolina Chapter, Chapter East; the American Academy of Cerebral palsy and Developmental Medicine; and the Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 

Conditions and Treatments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Autism Spectrum DisorderBehavioral Health Disorders (Pediatric)CNS AnomaliesCerebral PalsyDevelopmental DelayDown SyndromeFragile XHypotoniaIntellectual DisabilityLanguage and Learning Disorders (Pediatric)Multi-ImpairmentMuscular DystrophySpina BifidaStroke (Pediatric)Tourette SyndromeTourette Syndrome (Pediatric)

Ratings and Reviews

Locations

Credentials

Board Certifications

Christine Erdie-Lalena, MD certified by American Board of Pediatrics, Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsChristine Erdie-Lalena, MD certified by American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics

Education

Louisiana State Univeristy, MD, 1995

Positions

Pediatrics - Developmental, Clinical ProfessorSection Head for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Pediatrics - Developmental

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 Interests

AutismCerebral PalsyChildren with Medical ComplexityDevelopmental DisabilitiesGenetics in Developmental DisabilitiesIntellectual DisabilityNeural Tube DefectsNeuroDevelopmental DisordersPhysical DisabilitiesPremature Birth Outcomes

Publications