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David F. Martin, MD, FACS

  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Sports Medicine
  • Performing Arts Medicine
  • Shoulder and Elbow
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About

Biography

Dr. David Martin is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and nationally recognized leader in orthopaedic education, sports medicine, and professional certification. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Wake Forest School of Medicine and as Executive Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.


Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident. He completed dual fellowships in sports medicine at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic and Union Memorial Hospital. A U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Martin served on active duty during Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and National Defense Service Medal.


At Wake Forest, Dr. Martin has held numerous leadership roles, including Director of Sports Medicine, Fellowship Director, and Director of Residency Education. He also served as team physician for Wake Forest University Athletics. His academic contributions include national lectureships, visiting professorships, and award-winning research in orthopaedic surgical education and simulation.


Dr. Martin is widely respected for his commitment to advancing orthopaedic training and certification standards. He has received multiple honors for teaching, leadership, and scholarly contributions, including the AAOS Scientific Exhibit Awards of Excellence and recognition as a top reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

Conditions and Treatments

ACL TearAchilles Tendon InjuryAnkle Ligament TearAvascular NecrosisBiceps TendonitisBrachial PlexopathyCastingChondral/Osteochondral DefectCorticosteroid InjectionElbow Ligament InjuryElbow Loose BodiesElbow Pain and ProblemsFifth Metatarsal InjuriesFrozen ShoulderKnee Cartilage Issues/TransplantationKnee DislocationsKnee Ligament InjuriesKnee Loose BodiesKnee ProblemsLabral TearLateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) InjuryLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Little League ElbowMedial Collateral Ligament (MCL) InjuryMedial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)Meniscus TearMultiligament Knee InjuriesOsteolysisPatellar Tendon Tears/RupturesPatellofemoral Pain SyndromePosterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) TearPosterolateral Corner Injuries (POL)Prophylactic BracingQuadriceps TearsSLAP LesionsShoulder DislocationShoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder InstabilityShoulder Pain and ProblemsShoulder TendonitisSternoclavicular Joint Injuries/ProblemsSynvisc injectionsThrowing InjuriesTorn MeniscusUlnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury (Tommy John)

Ratings and Reviews

Locations

Credentials

Residencies

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1987Johns Hopkins Hospital, General Surgery, 1984

Fellowships

Union Memorial Hospital, 1988

Education

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1982

Positions

Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation (Winston-Salem), Professor

Accepted 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 (Includes Davie)
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 - April 2024

AETNA CONNECTED NC ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

AETNA NC PREFERRED+: 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 all locations

AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: 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 LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, 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 LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point) 

CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

DEVOTED HEALTH (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

DIRECT NET:
Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

FIRST HEALTH NETWORK: Accepted at NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and CHC)

FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point) 

HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for 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 LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

PHCS/MULTIPLAN: Accepted at NCBH, CHC, LMC and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS and Wilkes)

OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH 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 LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at LMC and Wilkes)

UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, 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 (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at all locations

 

LMC ONLY: Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES

 

CHC ONLY: Contracts specific to support CHC
TRICARE


Key 

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Includes Davie)
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

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