Alison C. Weidner, MD, MMCi
Urogynecologist
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About Me
I have chosen to direct my efforts as a physician toward improving the quality of life for women who are dealing with pelvic floor disorders. I focus on listening to a patient's description of her symptoms and their impact on her, her goals for treatment, and – by using evidence-based techniques– I evaluate her condition. Treatment options might vary from patient to patient; the best way to proceed is often an individualized decision. I am pleased to have been a member of the Duke faculty since 1996. Our division is nationally recognized as offering the best possible urogynecologic care with a full range of approaches to suit any patient.
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology 2017
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Areas of Expertise
- Urogynecology
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
Ratings and Reviews
The ratings and reviews are based on patient responses to the overall provider rating question from the survey. The question reads: “Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?” Responses are converted to a 5-point rating system and applied consistently to all providers. Learn more about our survey process. Patients who see some types of providers receive a different version of the patient satisfaction survey. Those results are not available on DukeHealth.org.
Training and Education
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Clinical Focus and Research
- LO BOT Study awarded by Allergan, Inc. 2017 - 2018
- Same awarded by National Institutes of Health 1999 - 2005
- Weidner, Alison C., Jennifer M. Wu, Amie Kawasaki, and Evan R. Myers. “Computer modeling informs study design: vaginal estrogen to prevent mesh erosion after different routes of prolapse surgery.” Int Urogynecol J 24, no. 3 (March 2013): 441–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1877-x.
- Edenfield, Autumn L., Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, Jennifer M. Wu, Amy George, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Vaginal prolapse recurrence after uterosacral ligament suspension in normal-weight compared with overweight and obese women.” Obstet Gynecol 121, no. 3 (March 2013): 554–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182839eeb.
- Jonsson Funk, Michele, Autumn L. Edenfield, Virginia Pate, Anthony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Trends in use of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 208, no. 1 (January 2013): 79.e1-79.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2012.11.008.
- Meekins, A. R., C. L. Amundsen, and A. C. Weidner. “STREAMLINING POSTOPERATIVE VOID TRIALS: A STUDY COMPARING STANDARD BACKFILL VERSUS BACKFILL IN THE OPERATING ROOM.” In INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, 30:S251–S251. SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2019.
- Sung, V. W., H. E. Richter, A. C. Weidner, P. A. Moalli, J. N. Nguyen, A. L. Smith, D. K. Newman, et al. “CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH STRESS AND/OR URGENCY URINARY INCONTINENCE FAILURE 1 YEAR AFTER MIDURETHRAL SLING IN WOMEN WITH MIXED URINARY INCONTINENCE.” In INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, 30:S9–10. SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2019.
- Jelovsek, J. E., L. Brubaker, M. Gantz, N. Pugh, A. C. Weidner, H. E. Richter, S. Menefee, et al. “FIVE-YEAR OUTCOMES OF UTEROSACRAL LIGAMENT SUSPENSION OR SACROSPINOUS LIGAMENT FIXATION FOR APICAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL.” In INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL, 28:S1–2. SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2017.
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- MedCost
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.
External Relationships
- Amara Therapeutics
- Inspire Medical Systems
- OBGYN Survey
- Sundahl Powers Kapp and Martin LLC
- Urocure