Joseph A. Aloi, MD
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
4.8163 Ratings 28 Comments |
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| CP concern for questions/worries | 4.9 |
| CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
| CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
| CP spoke using clear language | 4.9 |
| Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 4.9 |
| Likelihood of recommending CP | 4.9 |
| Patients' confidence in CP | 4.9 |
| Time CP spent with patient | 4.8 |
| Wait time at clinic | 4.6 |
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
- January 14, 2021I really like Dr. Aloi, he listens and you feel like he really cares about you.
- January 13, 2021I have referred a number of people to Dr. Aloi due to his manner and medical expertise.
- January 3, 2021I felt very comfortable with Dr. Aloi. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
- December 30, 2020Dr. Aloi was my physician in Virginia and I have started seeing him since he moved to Wake Forest Baptist. I come down yearly to check in but if I need help during the year he is very responsive to emails. I have referred him to several other people. Dr. Aloi is the greatest.
- December 29, 2020The best and glad I have him. Should be a role model for other providers.
- December 13, 2020Good
- December 1, 2020Very good experience as usual. *Dr. Aloi is an excellent doctor.
- November 29, 2020I could never say enough about how Dr. Aloi changed my health trajectory. I have been off insulin for 6 months, which I never thought possible. I have lost 20+ lbs. and have realized what it actually takes to battle diabetes. He has taught me so much about this battle and is an excellent encourager and support person for me!
- November 10, 2020FOLLOWUP call by Doctor timely and very understandable and informative.... a personal call like this does not happen very often in current time..
- October 20, 2020He made me feel cared for. As always, Dr. Aloi was professional, kind, and caring. He is, in my opinion, one of the very best.
- September 22, 2020everything outstanding
- September 9, 2020Doctor Aloi cares about your health and takes the time to to find the best course of treatment.
- July 29, 2020Absolutely love Dr. Aloi
- July 26, 2020Excellent caring environment!!!!!!!!!!
- July 23, 2020Being referred to Dr. Aloi (by my previous family practice doctor) was one of the best things that has happened to me at Wake Forest Baptist health.
- July 22, 2020*Dr. Aloi is the best! Takes great care of my medical needs!
- July 20, 2020Dr. Aloi spent time answering all my questions and helped me understand my health status/next steps. He walked through my test results and made me feel like he would take all the time it took to ensure I understood and felt comfortable. He is knowledgeable and has great bedside manner.
- July 17, 2020Dr. Aloi is the best endocrinologist! Very smart man!
- June 7, 2020excellent physician
- June 6, 2020People friendly information.
- May 31, 2020Provider is excellent communicator.
- May 27, 2020The provider was very thorough and even did an ultrasound of my thyroid at the bedside to ease my concerns! Excellent, caring physician!!
- May 20, 2020I haven't known Dr. Aloi for very long but I have great confidence in his medical abilities and his care and respect for his patience.
- May 16, 2020Dr. Aloi is wonderful. I would (and have) recommend him to anyone in need of Endocrinology attention. This visit was smooth, and I felt it was detailed and specific despite being a telehealth visit. I am very grateful!
- April 20, 2020*Dr. Aloi has a very relaxed demeanor - he always has time for questions and never gives one the impression he is rushed or pushed for time. He also takes special time to talk to my wife & allow her to ask questions.
- April 18, 2020Dr. Aloi always takes time to listen to concerns that I might have. We have both discussed the future plan for my health and how we will approach any issues that come up. I am very confident and comfortable with Dr. Aloi.
- March 18, 2020This provider is the best!
- March 6, 2020See previous comments. Excellent care.
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
- Alpha Chi Sigma - Chemistry Society
- Endocrine Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
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/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC 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
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
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
Research
- Impaired Regeneration Potential in Urinary Stem Cells Diagnosed from the Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy. Xiong G, Tang W, Zhang D, He D, Wei G, Atala A, Liang XJ, Bleyer AJ, Bleyer ME, Yu J, Aloi JA, Ma JX, Furdui CM, Zhang Y. Theranostics. 2019; 9(14):4221-4232.
- 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.