Shelly West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. West is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Troy Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Hession is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hession is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Hession is currently accepting new patients.

I had a respectful relationship with my primary care provider growing up, and that, along with other experiences, helped shape me into the provider I am today. I value patient autonomy and like to involve patients in decisions related to their care. Seeing and treating the person as a whole as well as maintaining continuity of care are some of the reasons why I love primary care and internal medicine. I have an interest in musculoskeletal conditions, which stems from my involvement in sports. In my free time, I enjoy running, the great outdoors, checking out independent coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family, and cat. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

"I specialize in treating chronic medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. My approach to the practice of medicine is ""cura personalis"" or treatment of the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). In doing so, I enjoy establishing a partnership with my patients that promotes open dialogue in an effort to serve as a guide and support to help you manage your health with dignity.". Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

As a primary care physician, I enjoy partnering with patients to improve their health and prevent problems that could get in the way of how they want to live. Please bring me any issues that are bothering you, so I can help treat them or get you to the person who can. I love internal medicine as it allows me to see a wide variety of conditions and take care of complicated patients. Having been an Army physician previously, veterans and their families are among my favorite groups to treat. When not at work, I enjoy weightlifting and CrossFit, cooking, traveling, and playing with my three sons. His top areas of expertise are Protein C Deficiency, Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, and Protein S Deficiency.

I grew up in Utica, New York. I am the oldest of three children and the first in my family to go to college. I practiced as a community pharmacist for six years before I went to medical school. I enjoyed pharmacy, but I wanted to be more involved in patient care. I enjoy general internal medicine because it allows me to help take care of the whole patient. I have been practicing internal medicine in Raleigh since 2000. I am married and have three daughters. My daughters play travel soccer, and I love traveling with them to watch them play. Dr. Griffiths is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, 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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

I treat common chronic medical illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and hypothyroidism. I enjoy building a rapport with my patients and fostering the doctor-patient relationship through patient-centered care. I believe communication and transparency with patients is the cornerstone of health care and strive to accomplish this with evidence-based medicine. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, binge-watching a television series, staying abreast of current events, traveling to visit family, and exercising with my children.

Kavitha Subramanian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Rotor Syndrome, and Dubin-Johnson Syndrome. Dr. Subramanian is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Boulos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. His top area of expertise is Cholestasis. Dr. Boulos is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Sicking is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sicking is currently accepting new patients.

Erika Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Kelli Pitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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.

Evan Kardon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are DICER1 Syndrome, High Cholesterol, and Sitosterolemia.

Eugene Leung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Flu, Cellulitis, and Ethmoiditis. Dr. Leung is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Krizek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Joel Blass is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Blass is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Shwartzman Phenomenon, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Anemia.

Cara Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Insomnia, Psoriasis, and Sutton Disease 2. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Susheel Atree is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Atree is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Atree is currently accepting new patients.

Xiaohuan Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Li is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.