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  • Aetna (932)
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  • Female (155)
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Age
  • Under 40 (150)
  • 41-50 (248)
  • 51-60 (255)
  • 61-70 (239)
  • Over 70 (176)

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Availability
  • Today (201)
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  • Schedules online (83)
  • Accepts new patients (881)
  • Telehealth (24)

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Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (230)
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  • 3 Stars And Higher (944)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (982)
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Affiliated Facility
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (86)
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (83)
  • Rex Hospital (68)
  • Duke University Hospital (63)
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus (55)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (48)
  • Mission Hospital (48)
  • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (47)
  • The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (47)
  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (41)
  • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center (40)
  • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center (36)
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (35)
  • Frye Regional Medical Center (34)
  • ECU Health Medical Center (34)
  • Duke Regional Hospital (33)
  • University of North Carolina Hospital (33)
  • Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center (33)
  • Pardee Hospital (31)
  • Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (29)
  • Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center (28)
  • AdventHealth Hendersonville (27)
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus (26)
  • Davie Medical Center (24)
  • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital (21)
  • Haywood Regional Medical Center (21)
  • Novant Health Medical Park Hospital (21)
  • Novant Health Clemmons Outpatient Surgery (20)
  • Alamance Regional Medical Center (19)
  • UNC Health Wayne (19)
  • WakeMed Cary Hospital (18)
  • Vidant Edgecombe Hospital (18)
  • North Carolina Specialty Hospital (18)
  • Atrium Health Stanly (18)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center (18)
  • Lake Norman Regional Medical Center (17)
  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (17)
  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (17)
  • Atrium Health Lincoln (16)
  • Novant Health Huntersville Outpatient Surgery (16)
  • Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital (15)
  • Catawba Valley Medical Center (14)
  • Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital (14)
  • Brunswick Surgery Center (14)
  • Caromont Regional Medical Center (14)
  • Southeastern Regional Medical Center (14)
  • Watauga Medical Center (14)
  • Mission Hospital McDowell (14)
  • Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery (14)
  • Atrium Health Union (13)
  • Harris Regional Hospital (13)
  • Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center (13)
  • Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital (13)
  • Onslow Memorial Hospital (13)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center (13)
  • Novant Health Kernersville Outpatient Surgery (13)
  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center (12)
  • MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center (12)
  • Carolinaeast Medical Center (12)
  • Maria Parham Medical Center (12)
  • UNC Lenoir Health Care (12)
  • Carteret Health Care (11)
  • Iredell Memorial Hospital (11)
  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center (11)
  • Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge (11)
  • Alleghany Memorial Hospital (11)
  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital (11)
  • Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center (11)
  • Caldwell Memorial Hospital (11)
  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital (11)
  • Nash General Hospital (11)
  • Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital (11)
  • Atrium Health University City (11)
  • Atrium Health Cleveland (11)
  • Sampson Regional Medical Center (10)
  • Transylvania Regional Hospital (10)
  • Scotland Memorial Hospital (10)
  • Angel Medical Center (10)
  • Ashe Memorial Hospital (9)
  • J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital (9)
  • Vidant Chowan Hospital (9)
  • Granville Medical Center (9)
  • Person Memorial Hospital (9)
  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (9)
  • Matthews Surgery Center (9)
  • Wilson Medical Center (8)
  • ECU Health North Hospital (8)
  • Central Carolina Hospital (8)
  • St. Luke's Hospital (7)
  • Wilkes Regional Medical Center (7)
  • Johnston Health (7)
  • Northern Regional Hospital (7)
  • Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital (7)
  • The Outer Banks Hospital (6)
  • Charles A. Cannon, JR. Memorial Hospital (6)
  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System (6)
  • Rutherford Regional Medical Center (5)
  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (5)
  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (5)
  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (5)
  • Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital (5)
  • ECU Health Bertie Hospital (5)
  • Martin General Hospital (5)
  • Sovah Health Danville (5)
  • Randolph Hospital (4)
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus (4)
  • McLeod Loris Hospital (4)
  • Surgery Center of Edgewater (4)
  • Davis Regional Medical Center (4)
  • FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital (4)
  • Spartanburg Medical Center (4)
  • Atrium Health Anson (3)
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington (3)
  • Sentara Obici Hospital (3)
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery (3)
  • Chatham Hospital (3)
  • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center (2)
  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare (2)
  • Iowa Health Care (2)
  • Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital (2)
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (2)
  • Lexington Medical Center (2)
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2)
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  • UHS Binghamton General Hospital (2)
  • Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital (2)
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  • Jefferson Abington Hospital (2)
  • Swain Community Hospital (2)
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  • UNC Rockingham (2)
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  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak (1)
  • UC Davis Medical Center (1)
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  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital (1)
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  • Helen Hayes Hospital (1)
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  • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp. (1)
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  • Cape Fear Hospital (1)
  • Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes (1)
  • Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital (1)
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  • Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (1)
  • St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center (1)
  • University Hospital-University of Michigan (1)
  • Strong Memorial Hospital (1)
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  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington (1)
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  • OSF Saint Clare Medical Center (1)
  • Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital (1)
  • Piedmont Eastside Medical Center (1)
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  • Cleveland Clinic (1)
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  • Crawford Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Norton Women's and Children's Hospital (1)
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  • HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's (1)
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  • Fort Defiance Indian Hospital (1)
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  • Lake Granbury Medical Center (1)
  • Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (1)
  • HCA HealthONE Swedish (1)
  • Coastal Carolina Hospital (1)
  • Fairview Hospital (1)
  • Adventist Health and Rideout (1)
  • Marshfield Medical Center (1)
  • Beaumont Hospital Taylor (1)
  • FF Thompson Hospital (1)
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital (1)
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1)
  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend (1)
  • Johnson County Community Hospital (1)
  • Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital (1)
  • Lutheran Medical Center (1)
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  • Sentara Leigh Hospital (1)
  • Putnam Hospital Center (1)
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  • Centracare-Rice Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (1)
  • HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge (1)
  • Northwest Hospital Center (1)
  • Piedmont Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Health Hardin (1)
  • Bethesda North Hospital (1)
  • Saint Joseph Hospital (1)
  • Kootenai Health (1)
  • Hillcrest Hospital (1)
  • Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services (1)
  • Lower Keys Medical Center (1)
  • UPMC Muncy (1)
  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario (1)
  • Jeanes Hospital (1)
  • Beverly Hospital (1)
  • McLaren Northern Michigan (1)
  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Hospital (1)
  • Holy Cross Hospital (1)
  • Ascension St Vincent's Riverside (1)
  • Geisinger Medical Center (1)
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Genesis Medical Center-Silvis (1)
  • Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital (1)
  • UPMC Presbyterian (1)
  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedic Surgeons in North Carolina

You can find top-rated group practices in North Carolina using our group practice search feature (link to group practice state page). Simply select your city, and we'll provide you with a list of highly-rated group practices in your area.

Many orthopedic surgeons within our network are open to new patients. To locate them, initiatate a search for orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, and you'll see the available options. You can then use the filter option to specify orthopedic surgeons who are currently accepting new patients.

Certainly, to find orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina that accept Cigna, simply perform a search for orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina and use our filter options to refine your search by selecting 'Cigna' as your insurance provider. This will help you identify the orthopedic surgeons near you who are currently accepting Cigna insurance.

Female orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, can be located by using our doctor search tool. After performing a search for orthopedic surgeons near you, select 'Female' under gender to narrow your results.

To make the most of your upcoming doctor's appointment, start by gathering your medical records and listing your current medications. Take note of your symptoms and any questions you have. Don't forget to bring your insurance card and identification, and try to arrive a bit early. If your doctor provided specific instructions, be sure to follow them. Consider taking a trusted friend or family member for support during the appointment, and remember to be open and honest with your doctor about any changes in your health or concerns you may have.

Seeking a second opinion is your right as a patient. To do so, begin by discussing your desire for a second opinion with your current doctor. They can often recommend another specialist. You can also research and contact a specialist directly using our doctor finder. Ensure that your medical records and test results are shared between both doctors for a comprehensive evaluation.

You may need to see a specialist if you have a specific medical condition or symptoms beyond the scope of your primary care doctor. To get a referral, start by discussing your concerns with your primary care physician. They can evaluate your condition and provide a referral if necessary. Many insurance plans require referrals for specialist visits, so be sure to check your coverage.

When selecting a healthcare provider, consider factors such as their qualifications, experience, location, and whether they accept your insurance. Additionally, ask for recommendations from friends, family, or your current doctor. It's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and trust.

Some signs that warrant immediate medical attention include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe injuries, severe allergic reactions, loss of consciousness, and signs of stroke or heart attack. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.