Conditions and Treatments

Osteoporosis
Addison's Disease
Diabetes - Type 1

Acromegaly
Adrenal Failure
Diabetes - Type 2

Dyslipidemia
Gonadal Deficiency
Hirsutism
Hypocalcemia
Lipid Disorders
Paget's Disease of the Bone
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Androgen Therapy
Reclast Infusions

Empty Sella Syndrome
Graves' Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Neuroendocrine Cancer and Tumors
Pheochromocytoma
Thyroid Diseases
Insulin Pump Therapy

Goiter
Gynecomastia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Osteomalacia
Pituitary Tumor
Thyroid Nodules
Prolia Injections

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Ratings and Reviews

4.8 167 Ratings 31 Comments
CP concern for questions/worries	4.8
CP efforts to include in decisions	4.8
CP explanations of prob/condition	4.8
CP spoke using clear language	4.8
Friendliness/courtesy of CP	4.8
Likelihood of recommending CP	4.8
Patients' confidence in CP	4.8
Time CP spent with patient	4.8
Wait time at clinic	4.5

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

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.
May 30, 2018I really love Dr. Aloi. He is a wonderful provider and I have recommended him to several friends and family members. He is always so nice, and friendly.
May 30, 2018Dr. Aloi and his medical staff were very professional and and caring while in their office. I appreciate their concern for my health and well being.
April 21, 2018Dr aloa was very professional and concerned about my health, and he did made other appointments for me to try to help me get back on track with my health..
April 11, 2018Had the best visit. Learned many new ways of treating diabetes. Very excited about new changes.
March 31, 2018I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Aloi.
March 31, 2018Dr Aloi is one of the best doctors, if not the best doctor I have had; he is professional, knowledgeable, listens to your concerns and addresses them, doesn't make you feel rushed, responds to email through the portal, inspires confidence and has a pleasant, upbeat demeanor. Excellent doctor!!!
March 30, 2018*Dr. Aloi seemed so knowledgeable of my issues. Very understanding & very concerned for a resolution. I am very impressed with this dr.
March 28, 2018Better than I've had.
March 18, 2018Dr. Aloi is always very pleasant, informative, and nice to see!
March 12, 2018Dr. Aloi was extremely receptive, attentive, and understanding on my concerns- and I had lots of them! He addressed them in a knowledgeable and compassionate manner that made me feel heard and understood.
March 4, 2018he is the best - what else can i say
February 24, 2018Always professional
February 19, 2018HE IS HORRIBLE!!!!!
February 14, 2018*Dr. Aloi is the BEST doctor I have ever had. He truly cares about me and my health. He is a great listener and very clean at explaining things. I am very thankful he is part of Wake Baptist Health.
February 12, 2018Excellent care. The only reason I travel 6hrs one way to keep Dr. Aloi as my endocrinologist.
February 2, 2018An excellent doctor I would highly recommend!!
December 21, 2017Best care provider ever
December 19, 2017*Dr. Aloi is a true keeper.
December 19, 2017Dr. Alio was very personable and friendly. I felt at ease with him.
December 18, 2017I felt like this Dr. really cares and listened.
December 14, 2017Dr Aloi listens attentively to my concerns and addresses them accordingly. I felt much better after the visit and have confidence in his recommendations.
December 3, 2017Great experience!

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/pr 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 Jan; 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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Joseph A. Aloi, MD

Joseph A. Aloi, MD