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Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD

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(John Wilson, MD)

(347 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and more.

2010 Baldwin Lane
Winston-salem, NC 27103

(336) 277-1717

Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD is an urologist in Winston-salem, NC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, PIEDMONT STONE CENTER PLLC and Novant Health Urology - Baldwin.

Office Locations

Address:

2010 Baldwin Lane
Winston-salem, NC 27103

Address:

648 Almondridge Drive
Rural Hall, NC 27045

Some issues Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News

“Dr. John M. Wilson, M.D., a general surgeon with offices in East Avenue, has been recommended for the Board of Trustees of the Fairfield County Medical Association.”—"The Way We Were - Francis X. Fay", The Hour, June 2016

doctor visit	274
minimally invasive procedures	65
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	63

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	26
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	329
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	65
minor procedures	15
urologic procedures	63

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	32
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	340
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
laser treatment	10
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	99
minor procedures	17
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	97

**Gender**
Male	456
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	68
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

doctor visit	354
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	57
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	55

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	424
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	85
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	88
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	112

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	38
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	524
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	50
minor procedures	14
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	48

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	45
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	48
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	506
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	68
minor procedures	22
stent placement (stenting)	23
urologic procedures	66

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	58
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	1078
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laser treatment	43
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	43
minimally invasive procedures	223
minor procedures	48
stent placement (stenting)	78
urologic procedures	240

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD treated as an urologist in Winston-salem, NC were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	13
blood draw	19
catheterization	18
CT scan	13
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	492
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lab tests	58
laser treatment	20
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	89
minor procedures	23
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	68
Male	234

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	248
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	86
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (2006)

Residency: The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

PIEDMONT STONE CENTER PLLC

Novant Health Urology - Baldwin

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 347 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-salem, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk AS	$986 $986
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$622 Myrbetriq $549	XTANDI $60	Vesicare $13
Coloplast Corp	$243 CONTINENCE CARE $130	SPEEDICATH $48	PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $33	TITAN $11	ENDOUROLOGY $10	Other $10
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$133 Xofigo $133
Boston Scientific Corporation	$126 GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $105	AMS 700 $11	STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE $11
Other	$1,065 XTANDI $130	Apollo $100	FIRMAGON $81	ZYTIGA $75	BOTOX $72	Other $608

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,136
Travel and Lodging	$986
Education	$53

Research Payments

Dr. John McFarland Wilson, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $24,282.

Biography

Dr. John Wilson is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in Winston Salem, NC, Winston-Salem, NC, and Rural Hall, NC. He has a special interest in bladder cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and kidney stones. Dr. Wilson's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with The University of Toledo. Dr. Wilson is affiliated with Novant Health. Novant Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Winston-Salem, NC.

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