Herbert Allen is a Gastroenterologist in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Ghassan Al is a Gastroenterologist in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Macroamylasemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

Esa Bloedon is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bloedon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Perichondritis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Bloedon 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 Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Joel Blass is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Blass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Anemia.

Christopher Jordan is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jordan has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diarrhea.

Ramesh Konduru is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Konduru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Konduru is currently accepting new patients.

Julia Hughes is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Crohn's Disease.

Susheel Atree is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Atree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Atree 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 Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Houng is currently accepting new patients.

Gerard Aime is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Aime is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Polymyositis, and Friedreich Ataxia. Dr. Aime is currently accepting new patients.

I became a doctor because of my lifelong desire to help people. In fact, when asked as a young child to draw a picture of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I drew a picture of myself with a stethoscope. Gastroenterology appealed to me because it involves complaints that almost everyone experiences at some point, and helping people feel better is very gratifying. In my practice, I see adults with common digestive tract issues, including heartburn, abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, as well as a focus in seeing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). I believe spending the time to get a detailed history from each patient is valuable, not only for diagnosing and successfully treating or managing these conditions but also for establishing an open, comfortable physician-patient relationship. Dr. Crocker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Asthma, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

"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 Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Vlastimil Smetka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Smetka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Smetka is currently accepting new patients.

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 Swallowing Difficulty. 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 Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Brian Hughley is an Otolaryngologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hughley has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Boris Cvetkovski is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Cvetkovski has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Indigestion.

My practice centers on the care of patients with digestive diseases. My particular area of interest and expertise is inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I find my work with patients very rewarding since we now have many more treatment options for patients with IBD and there are more innovations on the horizon. For me, the most important aspect of being a physician is to develop an honest, trust-based relationship with patients which allows us to work together. When I'm not seeing patients, I enjoy travel, movies, museums, reading and growing tropical plants. Dr. Chachu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.