IntestinalDiverticulitis near Indian Trail, NC

Biography: Dr. Joshua Shoemake, MD is an Internist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Joshua Shoemake, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: My mother is a retired nurse, so I was drawn to medicine at an early age. Math and science were always my favorite subjects, and studying medicine allowed me to incorporate them into my required learning. \n I chose primary care as a specialty because I like the personal relationships and long-term connections that I'm able to build with my patients. My approach to medicine is focused on prevention, with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles. I follow a healthy diet and am an avid exerciser and enjoy teaching my patients about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. \n Listening to and meeting patients where they are is extremely important. Patients tell me they appreciate that I listen to their concerns and help develop treatment plans based on their goals and what they can reasonably accomplish. I am also detail oriented and tech-savvy. \n I completed undergrad, med school and residency in my native Michigan. After my residency, my husband and I moved to Florida for two years where I practiced first as a hospitalist then as a primary care provider. We moved to Charlotte in 2024 and are expecting our first child. \n My hobbies include cooking; exercising; playing volleyball, basketball and soccer; reading (mostly mysteries and thrillers), playing board games; watching the Green Bay Packers; and playing with my three cats. I am passionate about living healthfully, which includes cooking healthy food and keeping very active.