Joseph A. Aloi, MD

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
Ratings and Reviews
4.8167 Ratings 31 Comments |
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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.
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
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.
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) |
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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
- 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.