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Gary G. Poehling, MD
Wake Forest Baptist Provider
Accepts New Patients
Treats All Ages
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About

Languages

  • English

Biography

“I enjoy practicing orthopaedics because there are many opportunities to improve the conditions I treat and help return patients to their activities.”

Dr. Gary Poehling is board certified in orthopaedics. He focuses on sports medicine, arthritis and treating conditions of the knee and shoulder.

In his clinical practice, he is inspired by the paradigm shift that cellular biology brings to the treatment of orthopaedic conditions.

Dr. Poehling is a professor at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and a professor of orthopaedic surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

His research interests include arthroscopy development, cellular treatment for osteoarthritis and robotic and knee surgery.

Dr. Poehling received his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University and his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency in orthopaedics at Duke University.

Away from work, he enjoys gardening, tennis and spending time with his family.

Conditions and Treatments

Achilles Tendon InjuryAnkle Cartilage TearAnkle Ligament TearAvascular NecrosisBone CancerCarpal Tunnel SyndromeCharcot FootChondral/Osteochondral DefectClavicle ProblemsCubital Tunnel SyndromeDupuytren's ContractureElbow ArthritisElbow Ligament InjuryElbow Pain and ProblemsEnchondromaFemoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)FibromatosisFinger Pain and ProblemsFoot DropFoot FractureFoot PainFracturesFrozen ShoulderGanglion CystHand InjuriesHand Pain and ProblemsHeel PainHeel SpursHip ArthritisHip FractureHip ProblemsKnee ArthritisKnee OsteoarthritisKnee ProblemsLateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Lateral MalleolusLigament InjuriesLipomaMedial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)Medial MalleolusNerve InjuriesOsteoarthritisOsteochondromaOsteomyelitisPaget's Disease of the BonePatellofemoral Pain SyndromePeroneal Nerve PalsyPeroneal Tendon DysfunctionPlantar FasciitisPosterior Tibial Tendon DysfunctionRaynaud's PhenomenonRotator Cuff ArthritisRotator Cuff InjuriesScapular DyskinesisShoulder (AC) Joint SeparationShoulder ArthritisShoulder DislocationShoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder InstabilityShoulder Pain and ProblemsShoulder Tendon and Muscle InjuriesShoulder TendonitisSprains and StrainsStress FractureTendinitisTendon InjuriesTrigger FingersVascular AnomaliesVascular MalformationsWrist Arthritis

Ratings and Reviews

Locations

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residencies

Duke University Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1976Lenox Baker Children's Hospital, 1975Duke University Hospital, General Surgery, 1970

Memberships

Little Orthopaedic Club, 2014American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2013Southern Medical Association, 2013Piedmont Orthopedic Society, 2013Bowman Gray Orthopaedic Alumni Association, 2013American Medical Association, 2013Robert P. Kelly Orthopaedic Society, 2013American Society of Surgery of The Foot, 2013International Association of Arthroscopy, 2013Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2013American Society of Surgery of The Hand, 2013Alpha Kappa Kappa, Marquette Medical School, 2013American Association of University Professors, 2013Southeastern Hand Club, 2013Alpha Sigma Nu, 2013North Carolina Medical Society, 2013Forsyth-Davie-Stokes Medical Society, 2013International Society of the Knee, 2013

Positions

Orthopaedic Surgery, ProfessorWake Forest School of Medicine, Professor, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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

Research Interests

3D BioprintingArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeArthroscopyArticular Cartilage ResearchCartilage, ArticularKnee JointMenisci, TibialRotator CuffUnicompartmental Knee Prosthesis

Publications