IntestinalDiverticulitis near Winston Salem, NC

Biography: Dr. Michael Arapian, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Michael Arapian, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Medical Park Hospital.

Biography: In the decade-plus that W. Scott Berger, MD, has been part of the medical field, he has built a very successful general surgery practice. He loves the variety of cases that general surgery provides but also likes the chance to delve deeper into certain types of surgeries. The areas Dr. Berger enjoys most are thyroid, parathyroid and gastric surgeries. Dr. Berger is dedicated to helping his patients find relief from disorders and discomforts so they can get back to a more enjoyable, active lifestyle. Outside of work, Dr. Berger enjoys staying active with his family. He plays soccer and coaches his children in soccer, baseball and softball.

Biography: Dr. Betsy English, MD is an Internist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 62 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Betsy English, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Anthony Kummer, MD is an Internist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 64 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Anthony Kummer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Erfaan Ghiassi, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 38 years old. Dr. Erfaan Ghiassi, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Ashley Perrott, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 49 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Ashley Perrott, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare and help others achieve their best physical and emotional health. Family medicine has allowed me to do just that. \n I have worked hard to become a good listener. I want my patients to leave my office feeling like their concerns and issues were heard and addressed. Unfortunately, we cannot cure every disease or fix every problem, but we can listen intently, validate concerns and provide support - and that can go a long way in helping patients. \n I was honored to win the 2003 Community Teaching Award from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the 2019 Preceptor of the Year Award from Georgetown University. I am a past board member of the Community Care Center, a clinic for uninsured patients. \n My wife, Michelle, shares my passion for healthcare and helping others. She's worked as a physical therapist for about three decades. Our daughter is in the health and wellness business, and creates exercise and diet plans for her patients. Our son is studying marketing and business in college. I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, golfing with my buddies and occasionally just doing nothing.

Biography: Dr. Julia Yu, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Julia Yu, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Dr. Christine Derisse, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 9 years. Dr. Christine Derisse, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Dr. Holly Ivey, MD is an Internist who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Holly Ivey, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Craig Yarbrough, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. He is 40 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. Craig Yarbrough, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: Dr. Crystal Dorsey, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Winston Salem, NC. She is 39 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Crystal Dorsey, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Biography: I went to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon. But while there, I realized I enjoyed medicine much more than surgery. I like helping patients manage both acute and chronic health problems in a compassionate, yet evidence-based, manner. \n As an internal medicine physician, I'm comfortable taking care of complex conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease, emphysema, asthma, cirrhosis and more. At the same time, I'm comfortable taking care of healthy patients who just need a physical. \n At our clinic, our goal is to deliver same-day care for acute problems while also managing chronic medical problems on a recurring basis. We strive to meet patients where they are and offer them a variety of ways to get care - in-person visits, video visits, MyChart electronic messaging and nurse triage. We're able to take care of the majority of patients' medical needs, but we also refer them to subspecialty care when it's needed. \n I am board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. I'm also certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in diabetic, stroke and cardiovascular care. \n Growing up in Lenoir, North Carolina, I played football, basketball and baseball at West Caldwell High School. I continued playing baseball at Davidson College, where I majored in chemistry. I went to medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill, thanks to a scholarship from the U.S. Air Force. \n I did my residency in internal medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, and then worked as a teaching attending physician at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. \n I have four children - three sons and a daughter. My oldest is in seminary. One son played college soccer; another played high school soccer while also participating in dance and earning his Eagle Scout. My daughter participates in dance, choir and performs with High Point Ballet's presentation of The Nutcracker.