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Brian Robert Waterman, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Provider
Accepts New Patients
Treats All Ages
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About

Biography

I am a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric sports medicine, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, complex knee surgery and shoulder and elbow care. I performed my orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and served 13 years in the U.S. Army, earning multiple honors including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal. During my fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, I served as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire (MLS) and Chicago Steel (USHL). As chief and fellowship director for sports medicine, I am passionate about medical education and patient-centered care. I currently act as a team physician for Wake Forest University (baseball, men's and women's soccer), Winston-Salem Dash (Chicago White Sox), U.S. Ski and Snowboard and several Triad area high schools. I also serve as associate editor for the Arthroscopy Journal and on the Board of Directors for Arthroscopy Association of North America. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and hiking with my wife, Sarah, a historical fiction author.

Conditions and Treatments

ACL ReconstructionACL TearAchilles Tendon InjuryAnkle SprainAvascular NecrosisBiceps TendonitisBone Marrow Aspirate InjectionsCartilage RepairCartilage Restoration SurgeryChronic Exertional Compartment SyndromeCorticosteroid InjectionElbow Ligament InjuryElbow Loose BodiesFracturesFrozen ShoulderHamstring InjuriesIliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITB)Knee Cartilage Issues/TransplantationKnee DislocationsKnee Ligament InjuriesKnee Loose BodiesKnee ProblemsLabral TearLateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) InjuryLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Little League ElbowLower Trapezius Tendon TransferMedial Collateral Ligament (MCL) InjuryMedial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)Meniscus RepairMeniscus TearMeniscus TransplantMultiligament Knee InjuriesOrthobiologicsOsgood-Schlatter's DiseaseOsteochondritis DissecansOsteotomyPCL ReconstructionPatella InstabilityPatellar Tendon Tears/RupturesPatellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) TearQuadriceps TendonitisScapular WingingShin SplintsShoulder ArthritisShoulder DislocationShoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder InstabilityShoulder Pain and ProblemsShoulder TendonitisSuperior Capsular ReconstructionTendonosisThrowing InjuriesTrochleoplastyUlnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)

Ratings and Reviews

Locations

Credentials

Board Certifications

Brian Robert Waterman, MD certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic SurgeryBrian Robert Waterman, MD certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Internships

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

Residencies

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Othopedic Surgery, 2012

Fellowships

Rush University Medical Center, Orthopedics Sports Medicine, 2017

Memberships

European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, 2022Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, 2022International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, 2019American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, 2017American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), 2017American Orthopaedic Association, 2011Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2008American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007

Positions

Orthopaedic Surgery, ProfessorWake Forest School of Medicine, Professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative MedicineSection Head for Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic SurgeryDirector for Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery

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 WITH ATRIUM HEALTH: 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

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) InjuryArthroscopyKnee Cartilage RestorationMilitary PersonnelPatellofemoral DisordersPediatric and Adolescent Sports MedicineShoulder InstabilityShoulder JointShoulder ReplacementsThrowing Shoulder and Elbow

Publications