
Joseph Yeboah, MD, MS,FACC,FAHA
Conditions and Treatments
- Atherosclerosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
Conditions and Treatments
- Atherosclerosis
- Angina
- Heart Attack
- Pulmonary Embolism
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Murmur
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
Ratings and Reviews
4.8156 Ratings 56 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.7 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.7 |
Included me in decisions about my care | 4.7 |
Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 23, 2023 I have the ultimate trust and confidence in Dr. Yeboah. He articulates his medical opinions and analysis extremely well.
- September 17, 2023 Excellent Doctor and staff
- September 11, 2023 The doctor listen to the things that concerned me and gave me great advice he was also knowledgeable of my situation which made me comfortable Thank You Dr J Yeboah
- September 9, 2023 Kind, attentive, prompt
- September 6, 2023 Dr Yeboah listens and shows concern for the patient.
- September 2, 2023 Passionate, professional, knowledgeable
- August 30, 2023 As I explained in the comments before, Dr. Yeboah is a great and Blessed and Pleasant Doctor. He is very attentive. He explains everything to you.
- August 26, 2023 Dr. Yeboah was very informative. He thoroughly explained all of my test results and answered all of my questions. He made me feel like we were family.
- August 13, 2023 He listened and seemed to genuinely care
- August 12, 2023 This was my first visit with Dr. Yeboah. He listened to my questions, provided answers for me, and walked through some test results with me. Left feeling like I had the answers I was looking for.
- August 2, 2023 I arrived a bit early and the staff was ready. Dr. Yeboah both listened and responded well. His directive to continue lasix was clear. I wish we had talked more about diet, i e, food choices.
- July 29, 2023 Best I have ever worked with re my heart issues. 5 stars!
- July 26, 2023 Dr. Yeboah is a great listener, very helpful, great communicator and I trust his medical knowledge. I am glad Dr. Yeboah is my cardiologist.
- July 26, 2023 Dr Yeboah does not rush in and out. He spends time and goes over each thing in detail. I highly rate him and would recommend him.
- July 11, 2023 Really nice, no bull ****, straight to the point. 10/10
- July 5, 2023 Dr Yeboah was kind and patient and answered my questions.
- July 5, 2023 Dr Yeboah is always great,he is friendly, under standing and cares about his patients. I drive two and a half hours to see him.
- July 1, 2023 Very nice and helpful.
- June 21, 2023 Dr. Yeboah is absolutely amazing! He listens. He cares. He gives awesome feedback. He’s just the best.
- June 12, 2023 Dr. Yobah is friendly and direct about our care ! We met him while being a patient in the hospital and chose to continue our care with him several years ago. Most pleased !
- June 7, 2023 Dr. Yeboah clearly and patiently answered all my questions.
- June 7, 2023 Dr. Yeboah was very informative.
- May 22, 2023 Very considerate and caring.
- May 20, 2023 Great visit!
- April 26, 2023 Very caring and professional with the care provided to patient
- April 22, 2023 Dr Yeboah listens carefully and has well thought out answers. He gives me time to state my feelings and considers them in his answers. Beside this, he in knowledgeable and practical
- April 19, 2023 Dr Yeboah was very friendly, professional, and really knowledgable about aviation medicine and the FAA. I really needed his expertise on this subject matter that not many medical professionals are capable of giving.
- March 29, 2023 I think he’s an excellent doctor
- March 22, 2023 Very caring, listened to my questions
- March 12, 2023 Doctor was very thorough explaining about medications that I was taking and how he was seeing results from those medications.
- March 8, 2023 Listens well and explains clearly
- March 8, 2023 Friendly, efficient and knowledgable.
- February 26, 2023 Professional, interested in what's going on with you - gives good advice
- February 20, 2023 Dr Yeboah was very helpful. He answered all my questions.
- February 18, 2023 Sharp, intelligent, well informed about Patients conditions
- February 6, 2023 Excellent service and one of of the best doctors.
- February 1, 2023 Dr. Yeboah is always ready, and has the information from the last visit at his finger tips in order to continue our visit.
- January 28, 2023 Really like this Dr
- January 25, 2023 Dr Yeboah Loves to say he is a cardiologist, but he has no interest in listening to his patients. He contradicts most of his statements. I will never see this doctor again.
- January 14, 2023 Dr. Yeboah was very personable and attentive to my questions and concerns. He provided very reasonable and easy to understand recommendations for treatment. I felt very confident in his care.
- January 11, 2023 My doctor was very professional and concerned about me as a person and my health he also listen to my concerns he also made things very clear that I should know concerning my health and what I should do!!!!??to maintain !!!!
- December 26, 2022 Reviewed my test results in a manner which I could understand clearly and discussed next steps
- December 24, 2022 The doctor is very thorough and listened to me . Then came up with a good plan going forward .
- December 17, 2022 (Please read comments on page one) Our visit was a very positive one.
- December 10, 2022 Nothing further to add.
- December 4, 2022 Dr. Yeboah is always very helpful and knowledgeable about my health. He explained everything. Always so kind!! Thank you Dr!!!
- November 23, 2022 Best doctor ever.thank you
- November 20, 2022 Dr. Yeboah is so good to Butch
- November 19, 2022 Very professional while treating me with warmth and engaging on a personal level. I considering myself to be very fortunate to have Dr. Yeboah as an important part of my medical team.
- November 19, 2022 Dr Yeboah, Is a very good sometimes we both agree to disagree but in the end all is great Thanks JY
- November 16, 2022 Dr Yeboah was enjoyable from the minute he opened the door. His explanations were clear and understood from start to finish. He had no problem with my adult daughter joining us for the visit. Thanks
- November 6, 2022 As I previously mentioned, Dr. Yeboah was extremely knowledgeable, has an excellent beside manner, and listened to my concerns.
- November 2, 2022 Open and honest about uncertainties of diagnosis. Provided good plan for management going forward.
- October 26, 2022 Very professional and caring doctor, explains everything
- October 26, 2022 He is a Great Doctor and is very concerned about patient care
- October 20, 2022 Dr Yeboah always answers all questions and provides guidance and facts about my disease. He is an awesome doctor!
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Cardiology - Janeway Tower
at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, University of Ghana Medical School - Ghana, 1996
- MD, University of Ghana Medical School - Ghana, 2000
- MS, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2007
Residency
- University of Ghana, 2002
- Internal Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael, 2005
Fellowship
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 2007
- Critical Care, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2008
- Cardiology, University of Virginia Health System, 2011
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, Cardiology
- Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Prevention
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 - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): 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, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
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)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
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 ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
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
- Endogenous Sex Hormones and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women and Men: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Mathews L, Subramanya V, Zhao D, Ouyang P, Vaidya D, Guallar E, Yeboah J, Herrington D, Hays AG, Budoff MJ, Michos ED. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2019 07; 28(7):900-909.
- NT-proBNP, race and endothelial function in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Yang S, Huang S, Daniels LB, Yeboah J, Lima JAC, Cannone V, Burnett JC, Beckman JA, Carr JJ, Wang TJ, Gupta DK. Heart. 2019 10; 105(20):1590-1596.
- Incremental risk of cardiovascular disease and/or chronic kidney disease for future ASCVD and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: ACCORD trial. Branch M, German C, Bertoni A, Yeboah J. J. Diabetes Complicat. 2019 07; 33(7):468-472.
- 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, Buroker AB, Goldberger ZD, Hahn EJ, Himmelfarb CD, Khera A, Lloyd-Jones D, McEvoy JW, Michos ED, Miedema MD, Muñoz D, Smith SC, Virani SS, Williams KA, Yeboah J, Ziaeian B. Circulation. 2019 09; 140(11):e596-e646.
- 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, Buroker AB, Goldberger ZD, Hahn EJ, Himmelfarb CD, Khera A, Lloyd-Jones D, McEvoy JW, Michos ED, Miedema MD, Muñoz D, Smith SC, Virani SS, Williams KA, Yeboah J, Ziaeian B. Circulation. 2019 09; 140(11):e563-e595.