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Michael Baca-Atlas, MD
Assistant Professor
UNC Health Provider
UNC Health providers are employed by an organization within UNC Health.
Specialties
Family Medicine, Primary Care
4.8 out of 5
984-974-1000
4.8 out of 5
Location Information
UNC Hospitals
On Public Transportation, Handicap Accessible
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
US
On Public Transportation, Handicap AccessiblePhone:
984-974-1000
Hours
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 Hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 Hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 Hours |
| Friday | Open 24 Hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 Hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 Hours |
About the Provider
Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
Provider Details
Type: Clinician
Gender: Male
Additional Practice Locations for Michael Baca-Atlas, MD
About Michael Baca-Atlas, MD
I feel fortunate to have an opportunity to be a physician and chose this profession because I truly enjoy caring for others while having fun and bringing a positive attitude to the clinic room or bedside in the hospital. I focus on creating a safe space for my patients by reducing stigma and talking openly about issues that are complex and difficult to talk about. Over the last few years, I have become more interested in the interaction of phy...
I feel fortunate to have an opportunity to be a physician and chose this profession because I truly enjoy caring for others while having fun and bringing a positive attitude to the clinic room or bedside in the hospital. I focus on creating a safe space for my patients by reducing stigma and talking openly about issues that are complex and difficult to talk about. Over the last few years, I have become more interested in the interaction of physical health, mental health and addiction. I focus on shared decision making and helping to support my patients healthcare goals. Outside of work, I like to spend time with my family, exercise, read and try new restaurants.
UNC Health Affiliations
- UNC Hospitals
- UNC Physicians Network
Languages
- English
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Medical School
- University of Maryland, Baltimore, 2011 - 2015
Residency
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2015 - 2018
- Area: Family Medicine
Fellowship
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2018 - 2019
- Area: Addiction Medicine
Bachelor of Science
- University of Maryland, College Park, 2007 - 2011
- Area: Biology
Certifications
- Family Medicine, Board Certified, 2018
Addiction medicine, underserved populations, and the intersection of physical and mental health and addiction.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Commercial Plans (Other than Aetna Whole Health)
- Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans (Other than Aetna Prime HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Medicaid
- BCBSNC Commercial Plans
- North Carolina State Employees Health Benefit Plan (Active employees)
- BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance
- BCBSNC Medicare Advantage (Other than Experience Health)
- Healthy Blue Medicaid
- Carolina Complete Health Medicaid (Centene)
- Cigna Commercial Plans (Other than Cigna Connect)
- Cigna Secure Medicare Advantage
- Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Humana Medicare Private Fee-for-Service
- North Carolina State Employee Health Benefit Plan (Medicare Advantage for retirees)
- Liberty Advantage Medicare Advantage
- MedCost PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Commercial Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Exchange (ACA) Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Medicaid
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- WellCare of North Carolina Medicaid
* Coverage for certain behavioral health, Medicare and commercial plans as well as TriCare varies across UNC Health entities. Please call prior to your visit to determine coverage.
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