Conditions and Treatments

Androgen Therapy
Reclast Infusions
Acromegaly

Insulin Pump Therapy
Obesity
Cushing's Syndrome

Prolia Injections
Osteoporosis
Addison's Disease

Adrenal Failure
Diabetes - Type 2
Goiter
Gynecomastia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Osteomalacia
Pituitary Tumor
Thyroid Nodules

Amenorrhea
Dyslipidemia
Gonadal Deficiency
Hirsutism
Hypocalcemia
Lipid Disorders
Paget's Disease of the Bone
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Diabetes - Type 1
Empty Sella Syndrome
Graves' Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
Pheochromocytoma
Thyroid Diseases

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Ratings and Reviews

4.8 155 Ratings 29 Comments
CP concern for questions/worries	4.8
CP efforts to include in decisions	4.8
CP explanations of prob/condition	4.9
CP spoke using clear language	4.9
Friendliness/courtesy of CP	4.9
Likelihood of recommending CP	4.8
Patients' confidence in CP	4.8
Time CP spent with patient	4.8
Wait time at clinic	4.2

The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.

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Patient Comments

April 29, 2019I cannot say enough about how much Dr. Aloi has helped me. He changed my medications (insulin) and my a1c is below 7 (which had not been for a long time). I switched doctors and Dr. Aloi gave me so much hope for a healthy, happy future; even while dealing with diabetes.
April 13, 2019I felt he didn't really want to hear what was going on or my medical history. which I feel with a new doctor is important. I am a person not a number or a chart. overall I was pleased with the visit.
April 3, 2019Dr. Aloi is awesome! Very caring and listens to patient.
March 20, 2019*Dr. Aloi is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is very compassionate and answers all questions. He really cares about his patients.
March 18, 2019Dr. Aloi is top of the line.
March 5, 2019He is very pleasant, he listens, and I feel very knowledgeable.
February 21, 2019Extremely thankful for *Dr. Aloi. He is very professional, listens, explains, and nice. I travel from Shelby, NC and well worth it for the care I receive.
February 18, 2019Dr. Aloi always takes his time and never rushes through the appointment. He also explains things in a way in which I can easily follow along. Great physician and team at this office!
February 4, 2019Every experience I have had with this doctor has been excellent. He always takes time to listen and to disuss options for my situation. I would recommend him to anyone needing his services.
January 29, 2019Excellent physician.
January 17, 2019Thrilled to have *Dr. Aloi as my new endo! Super helpful, great listener and I immediately felt he cares about me as a patient.
December 31, 2018very good
December 11, 2018I was very anxious coming into this appointment. Dr. Aloi asked as soon as he entered the room what he could do to alleviate the anxiety, then followed through. he explained everything in detail, clearly, in a way I could understand. I felt like I was a part of the decision making process, not that he was telling me what we had to do. He was caring, knowledgeable, and patient. He spent a lot of time with me and I didn't feel rushed at all. Truly great experience!
December 6, 2018*Dr. Aloi is a keeper.
December 5, 2018Dr. Aloi presents himself to the patient in a caring and professional manner.
December 3, 2018I trust his expertise
November 29, 2018*Dr. Aloi went above and beyond to provide exceptional care! He had reviewed my chart complicated prior to our visit, was very thorough and _____. He engaged and included by husband in our visit, delivered excellent medical care with superb bedside manner. Please give him a raise, a scribe, a vacation and many accolades as he is amazing physician!
November 26, 2018Dr Aloi cares for his patients. he is kind and professional. go beyond what is expected of him.
November 1, 2018Very informative and professional!
October 31, 2018Dr Aloi takes time to review my records, listen to me and respond.
October 10, 2018Very good.
October 10, 2018Medical care and information is always excellent.
September 28, 2018He is very personable. he suggests, _____ but does not force. He explains the need & importance. Also the consequences of MY choice(s).
August 30, 2018One of the best in my medical experience. A role model for physicians
August 19, 2018We communicate through the My Wake portal. He responds quickly. He made a change to my medication that has made a remarkable difference for my health.
August 18, 2018Impossible to overstate the quality of Dr. Aloi's care.
August 10, 2018Dr. Aloi is excellent, which is why I travel 6 hrs. from northern Virginia to be under his care. He understands my medical condition and always recommends a course of care which is best for me.
August 1, 2018completely satisfied with Dr. Aloi's care
July 28, 2018I love Dr. Aloi. I just regret that I didn't seek his help earlier.

Locations

Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

Address

Medical Plaza – Country Club

4610 Country Club Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27104

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Appointments

336-713-7251

Credentials

Education

BS, University of Maryland - College Park, 1980
MD, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1988

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Hospitals, 1991

Fellowship

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism , University of Virginia, 1994

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Memberships

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
American Diabetes Association
Alpha Chi Sigma - Chemistry Society
Endocrine Society

Positions

Physician
Section Chief, Endocrinology and Metabolism
Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Insurance

Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.

Insurance Accepted

This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.

WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (physician services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Davie - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST HEALTH
MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS - December 2017

PAYER	WFUHS	NCBH	DAVIE	LMC	CHC	Wilkes
AETNA (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
AETNA MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO)	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
BLUE VALUE	X	X	X	X	X	X
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
CIGNA	X	X	X	X	X	X
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH		X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	N/A
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
COVENTRY/WELLPATH	X	X	X	X	X	X
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
DIRECT NET	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC)	NC	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED)	X	X	X	X	X	X
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE)	X	X	NC	X	NC	NC
HUMANA CHOICECARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	X	X	X	X	X	X
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
MEDCOST	X	X	X	X	X	X
MEDCOST ULTRA	X	X	X	X	N/A	X
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY)	X	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY)	X	X	X	NC	X	NC
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA)	X	X	NC	NC	NC	NC
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH	X	X	N/A	N/A	X	N/A
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY)	X	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
UNITED HEALTHCARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE	X	X	X	X	X	X
WELLPATH (COVENTRY)	X	X	X	X	X	X

LEXINGTON ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN

CHC ONLY - Contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN - TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE

KEY:
N/A = not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC = Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
DAVIE - Davie Medical Center
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Research

Publications

Comparison of Computer-Guided Versus Standard Insulin Infusion Regimens in Patients With Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Ullal J, Aloi JA, Reyes-Umpierrez D, Pasquel FJ, McFarland R, Rabinovich M, Umpierrez GE. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2018 01; 12(1):39-46.
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Series From Three Academic Institutions. Misaghian-Xanthos N, Shariff AI, Mekala K, Fearrington LR, Setji TL, Aloi JA, Buse JB. Diabetes Care. 2017 06; 40(6):e65-e66.
Parathyroid Hemorrhage. Gorris MA, Guido MV, Rawla MS, Aloi JA. J Emerg Med. 2017 05; 52(5):e193-e194.
Sickle Cell Trait and Interpretation of Hemoglobin A1c Levels. Bleyer AJ, Aloi JA. JAMA. 2017 02; 317(5):481-482.
A Word of Caution When Prescribing High-Dose Vitamin D. Gorris MA, Arora H, Lieb DC, Aloi JA. Am. J. Med. 2017 Apr; 130(4):e129-e130.

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