I have been practicing internal medicine since 1998. I enjoy the daily challenges of taking care of complex diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension (high blood pressure). In addition, I have a strong interest in preventative medicine and preventing diseases before they become a problem. I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. In 2014, I made a decision with my family to move to the Raleigh area to be part of a growing community with a great future. My family and I love spending time together outdoors and look forward to the warmer climate here. I am honored and privileged to be a part of Duke Primary Care. Dr. Bernat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

As a family medicine doctor, I provide care to all ages of patients across all spectrum of illnesses. This includes diabetes, high blood pressure, acute illnesses, and comprehensive wellness exams. I enjoy the diversity seen in family medicine, but most of all I enjoy the continuity and the forming of great relationships. I help patients navigate through the complex health care system while forming bonds that last forever so that patients receive the care they need. I am here to help patients make the right choices for themselves. When this happens, great relationships are formed and high quality, informative care is delivered. Outside of the office, I enjoy an occasional round of golf with my boys, visiting my girl who is in college, and traveling with my wife. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypertension.

Kofi Bruce-Mensah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Bruce-Mensah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Bruce-Mensah is currently accepting new patients.

I chose a career in medicine as it gives me the opportunity to help people while learning from them at the same time. I enjoy meeting new people and fostering relationships. My practice style is one of shared decision making. I like to empower people to make their own health care decisions and help guide them in their best course. I was born and raised in Goldsboro, NC. I have been married for almost 9 years to my beautiful wife, Martha. I love being a dad to our two small children, Tyler and Ansley. We enjoy being outdoors, boating, self-sustainability and cooking. We cook most all meals at home and have hens that provide us with eggs every morning. Dr. Parrish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Latonja Ivery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Ivery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Ivery is currently accepting new patients.

Tida Lam is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Hong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Hong is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Hession is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hession is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Hession is currently accepting new patients.

Kelli Pitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Pitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pitt is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Edwin Houng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Houng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Houng is currently accepting new patients.

Cara Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Psoriasis, and Sutton Disease 2. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Conrad Flick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Flick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Flick is currently accepting new patients.

Josiah Carr practices in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

"I have been a practicing physician for more than 15 years, with experience in both hospital medicine and primary care. My idol and mentor is my uncle, who practiced in rural Hungary for over three decades. He was loved and respected by his community as he built personal relationships and friendships with every family he treated over many years. Spending a lot of summers with him while I grew up made me realize that medicine was the profession I needed to choose. My philosophy of ""listen to what your patient is telling you"" has been proven very effective in getting to the diagnosis fast and efficiently. I enjoy helping people and getting to know the whole person, as people are different and treatment needs to be individualized. I am happily married with five kids (four grown up) and enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, farming and traveling.". Dr. Kiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

I was attracted to internal medicine because it offered me the opportunity to care for a variety of medical problems across multiple organ systems. As a primary care physician, I enjoy being the “front line” medical provider for diagnosis and treatment of chronic illnesses, promoting health and preventing disease in the general population. I like solving medical problems and managing complicated medical illnesses, and I value the relationships I develop with patients over time. The majority of my time outside of work is dedicated to my family and enjoying the beautiful North Carolina outdoors with them. I am also fascinated by ancient cultures and have a strong interest in archeology. Dr. Bentsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

In primary care, we treat common illnesses such as ear infections and urinary tract infections, as well as manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Most importantly, we provide strategies for disease prevention and management through health screenings and immunization recommendations. What I enjoy most about primary care is getting to know my patients over time and partnering with them in decisions that positively impact their long-term health. Outside of work, I enjoy yoga, gardening, outdoor festivals and concerts, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

I have been an internist for almost 20 years, the last three with Duke Primary Care. My areas of interest are preventive medicine, women’s health and diabetes management. While every physician has a different source of love for their job, I believe that the single most significant motivator for me is the ability to see the positive impact I can have on people’s lives. Throughout my practice as an internist, besides providing compassionate care, I have loved being able to foster patient empowerment through education and guidance. I’m a proud mother of two children, one in high school and the other in college. My husband, a cardiologist, motivates me to exercise regularly -- as I often advise my patients. Hiking, traveling, cooking and listening to music are my favorite pastime activities when I am not working. Dr. Thakkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

I enjoy the relationships I develop with my patients first and foremost. I believe strongly in the continuity of care and preventative medicine. I choose to practice medicine for these reasons, and also because it allows me to see patients. I have a particular interest in geriatrics, due to the close relationship I had with my grandfather growing up. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two very loud toddlers. Dr. Barbour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

What I enjoy most about the practice of family medicine is the fact that I am able to provide care for, and develop long-term connections with patients of all ages and of all backgrounds. As I build these relationships with my patients over time, I gain a deeper understanding of each patient as a whole, taking into consideration the physical, emotional and socioeconomic factors that influence one's health. I do emphasize education in my patient interactions so that my patients can feel empowered to be proactive and do their very best to prevent illness or to successfully manage their chronic health issues outside of our appointments. My focus is on preventative medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care. I am from Tarboro, North Carolina. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with loved ones (including my two dogs). Dr. Mooring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.