Patient News

Are you feeling the pressure of needing to lose weight as a New Year’s resolution? Are you tired of hearing about all the “quick fix” ways to lose weight that never seem to stick? Hello there, my name is Kaitlin Slone and I am the new registered dietitian on staff here at Wake Internal Medicine […]

December 13, 2016 RE: BCBS Blue Value Plan Dear WIMC Patient, Every year, insurance companies can make changes to their plans and coverage options they offer.  We feel it’s important that you review your choices and understand that your physician may not be participating with your choice.  Please be aware that the prescription benefits change […]

The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew has left thousands in Southeastern U.S. without food, water, and basic supplies. To help provide relief, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants will be collecting donations for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and the American Red Cross. Donation boxes will be located in all waiting rooms. What We […]

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu can be spread up to 6 feet away by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. While influenza viruses are detected year-round, the peak of flu season is between October through March. Get the Flu Vaccine The Centers for Disease […]

Our very own gastroenterologist, Dr. Charles Barish, is recognized among Castle Connolly Top Doctors® for Raleigh, NC region in 2016. A Raleigh, NC Board Certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology, Dr. Charles Barish, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2016. Raleigh, NC August 28, 2016 – Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America’s trusted source for identifying Top Doctors, has selected Raleigh’s Gastroenterology specialist Dr. Charles Barish for inclusion in its highly selective list of Castle Connolly Top […]

What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and is preventable. There are three common types of skin cancer:  Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, which are highly curable, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous of the three and causes the most deaths. Skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet […]

Summer is quickly approaching, making way for many outdoor activities such as lounging at the beach or enjoying a family picnic in the park. Summertime activities are fun, but too much exposure to heat and sun can be dangerous. Heat related deaths and illnesses are preventable, but it kills more people than any other natural […]

Wake Women’s Health, a division of WIMC, is excited to announce that we now offer in-office gynecological procedures for our patients. Our procedures treat a wide range of conditions, are minimally invasive, and a majority of them can be performed with full anesthesia. In-Office Procedures Offered (with or without anesthesia) Diagnostic hysteroscopy Operative hysteroscopy Endometrial […]

After many years of serving the women of the Raleigh area, Dr. Richard Kurzmann will be retiring effective April 14th, 2016. Dr. Kurzmann will be missed by both his patients and staff. We would like to invite his patients to transfer their care to one of our other three wonderful GYN physicians at Wake Women’s […]

Wake Internal Medicine Consultants and its divisions work closely with Wake Research Associates in conducting clinical studies to forward the development of new and improved opportunities for treatment of various diseases.  Many of our doctors are actively involved in these studies, participating as trained investigators.  Clinical research is a crucial part of medical advancements. Research […]