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Dr. Shah is a board certified Internal Medicine physician who has provided high-quality and personalized care to thousands of patients since 2014. Providing services to all adults, he is committed to making sure each patient is happy and satisfied after every visit. He continues to actively work in numerous clinical and administrative roles while continuing to precept and mentor numerous Medical Students, Medical Residents and learners from various backgrounds.

Dr. Vadlamudi completed Internal Medicine residency from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. He received a Master’s in Public Health (Health Administration) from East Tennessee State University. He worked at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as Research Chair of Hospital Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine. He was honored with “Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)”. He completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate, Syracuse, New York. He was awarded “The Best Fellow” during his fellowship. He finished his Advanced Interventional Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) Fellowship at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia.

He strives to provide the best care possible to his patients which is comprehensive, evidence based, and state-of-art with involvement of the patient and family. His goal is to help patients and families understand the disease process and thus help them to have the most effective and comprehensive treatment plan.

He continues to publish and work as peer reviewer in various high impact journals.

He is board certified in gastroenterology. He is a fellow in the American College of Physicians.

He Joined the Raleigh Medical Group Gastroenterology, Wake Endoscopy, and Wilson Digestive Diseases Center in 2019.

He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Spyglass cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with fine needle aspiration, and pancreatic cyst drainage with stent placement. He performed the first pancreatic cyst drainage (cystogastrostomy) with stent placement at WakeMed Raleigh and WakeMed Cary.

Farah Hussain, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist dedicated to providing superior digestive health to patients throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Wilson, North Carolina. As part of the team at Wake Endoscopy, Dr. Hussain is a trusted partner in achieving optimal well-being through compassionate care and cutting-edge gastroenterology services.

Dr. Hussain was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Baghdad, Iraq. She received her medical degree from the University of Sulaimani School of Medicine in Sulaimani, Iraq. She completed her internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and her gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She did an additional year of advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hussain is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.

In addition to managing various general gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Hussain's clinical interest and particular focus are on complex esophageal diseases and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). She has expertise in managing complex esophageal diseases medically and endoscopically. Her research experience during training was centered on understanding the molecular basis of different GI diseases, in particular Barrett’s esophagus. This research experience has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Dr. Hussain has enormous pride in the quality of care she provides for her patients, and she tailors the care to their specific needs, whether that will be listening and reassurance or performing an elaborate procedure. She aspires that every time a patient leaves her office, they have a clear understanding of the disease process and the plan to manage it.

In her free time, Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, and watching sports.

Farah Hussain, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist dedicated to providing superior digestive health to patients throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Wilson, North Carolina. As part of the team at Wake Endoscopy, Dr. Hussain is a trusted partner in achieving optimal well-being through compassionate care and cutting-edge gastroenterology services.

Dr. Hussain was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Baghdad, Iraq. She received her medical degree from the University of Sulaimani School of Medicine in Sulaimani, Iraq. She completed her internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and her gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She did an additional year of advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hussain is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.

In addition to managing various general gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Hussain's clinical interest and particular focus are on complex esophageal diseases and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). She has expertise in managing complex esophageal diseases medically and endoscopically. Her research experience during training was centered on understanding the molecular basis of different GI diseases, in particular Barrett’s esophagus. This research experience has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Dr. Hussain has enormous pride in the quality of care she provides for her patients, and she tailors the care to their specific needs, whether that will be listening and reassurance or performing an elaborate procedure. She aspires that every time a patient leaves her office, they have a clear understanding of the disease process and the plan to manage it.

In her free time, Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, and watching sports.

Farah Hussain, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist dedicated to providing superior digestive health to patients throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Wilson, North Carolina. As part of the team at Wake Endoscopy, Dr. Hussain is a trusted partner in achieving optimal well-being through compassionate care and cutting-edge gastroenterology services.

Dr. Hussain was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Baghdad, Iraq. She received her medical degree from the University of Sulaimani School of Medicine in Sulaimani, Iraq. She completed her internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and her gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She did an additional year of advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hussain is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.

In addition to managing various general gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Hussain's clinical interest and particular focus are on complex esophageal diseases and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). She has expertise in managing complex esophageal diseases medically and endoscopically. Her research experience during training was centered on understanding the molecular basis of different GI diseases, in particular Barrett’s esophagus. This research experience has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Dr. Hussain has enormous pride in the quality of care she provides for her patients, and she tailors the care to their specific needs, whether that will be listening and reassurance or performing an elaborate procedure. She aspires that every time a patient leaves her office, they have a clear understanding of the disease process and the plan to manage it.

In her free time, Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, and watching sports.

Cary Laser Aesthetics offers the best state-of-the-art laser aesthetics treatments to the Cary, North Carolina community. The physician at the helm of Cary Laser Aesthetics, Vijaya Polavaram, MD, is a highly trained aesthetic physician with more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.

Dr. Polavaram’s experience in the plastic surgery field gives her the unique skills she needs to help patients with acne scars, sun damage, wrinkle reduction, laser hair removal, and much more. Cary Laser Aesthetics also offers state-of-the-art noninvasive menopause symptom relief, so there’s no reason to suffer any longer. The MonaLisa Touch® laser effectively relieves symptoms like painful intercourse and vaginal atrophy. Dr. Polavaram personally performs all medical aesthetic services at Cary Laser Aesthetics.

The Cary Laser Aesthetics team proudly offers effective noninvasive solutions to help patients be their very best. Use online scheduling, or call Cary Laser Aesthetics to schedule a consultation today.

With over 38 years of experience, Charles Cook, MD, MPH, has the extensive experience and knowledge necessary to help patients throughout Wake County to improve and protect their health at Raleigh Associated Medical Specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina. He specializes in internal medicine and nephrology, operating on the premise that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Dr. Cook earned his medical degree at Tufts University in Boston before serving his internship and residency at the Boston VA Hospital. He completed rigorous fellowship training in nephrology at the Boston VA Hospital and hypertension at Boston University Medical Center. He also received a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University.

At Raleigh Associated Medical Specialists, Dr. Cook provides a comprehensive range of preventive health services as well as care for chronic health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. In addition to his primary care practice, Dr. Cook specializes in nephrology, offering expert kidney care. He also provides SculpSure laser body contouring to help patients get rid of stubborn pockets of unwanted fat.

Brittney is one of our Medical Assistants who facilitates both administrative and clinical operations at the Durham location. She attended Rowan College of South Jersey, as Graphic Design major, and English minor. After obtaining her Bachelors Brittney relocated to Los Angeles, Where she chose to attend American Career College and completed her Medical Assistant Program.

Brittney is responsible for
-Communication and collaborating with physicians
-Scheduling patients
- Assisting with medication refills and medical letters
- As well as other behind the scenes operational work.

Abhay Agarwal, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Cary Medical Clinic, with office locations in Cary and Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Agarwal and his team provide integrative health care tailored to your health needs, preferences, and goals.

Dr. Agarwal attended the University of Mumbai in India, graduating in 1993 with his doctorate in medicine. He then pursued residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

During his time in health care, Dr. Agarwal has been honored with the “Physician’s Recognition Award” by the American Medical Association in 2003, and was recognized by his patients as a reliable, professional, and courteous physician. 

Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. At Cary Medical Clinic, he is dedicated to helping adolescent and adult patients maintain the best possible health and quality of life. 

To learn more about Dr. Agarwal’s approach to care, schedule a time to meet with him and the caring team at Cary Medical Clinic. Dr. Agarwal is an experienced physician who is happy to assist you with your medical concerns.

 

Residency: St Vincent's Medical Center - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Bridgeport, CT

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Membership: American Medical Association

Awards: Certified PCMH LEVEL 3 (Patient Certified Medical Home); Certified by NCQA for excellence in Diabetes Management

Hospital: WakeMed Cary Hospital

Teaching: Clinical Assistant Professor, UNC, Chapel Hill

Patients of Cary Cardiology, P.A., in Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Dunn, North Carolina, have been seeing Rama Garimella, MD, FACC, since she joined the practice in 1999. She holds diplomat status with the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiology. She is not only dedicated to providing excellent care to her patients, but she also enjoys developing lasting relationships with them.   

Dr. Garimella received her medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India, and completed her residency training in internal medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and her fellowship in cardiology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. 

She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiography, and Cardiac Computed Tomography.

In her spare time, she enjoys quality time with her family and her dog, Max. She is active in local government and participates in many local events to help better our community. She is also an active member of her temple.     

Dr. Garimella is currently accepting new patients.  

She is fluent in both English and Telugu.

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases, Dhirenkumar Shah, MD, FACC, has been serving the triangle community since joining Cary Cardiology, P.A., in Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Dunn, and Benson, North Carolina, in 1991. As a leader within the practice, he enjoys empowering people to learn and grow to their full potential, and this is also true with his patients and their understanding of their cardiac health.  

He completed his studies at P.J. Science College in Surat, India, and the Government Medical College, South Gujarat University, in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shah also specializes in Nuclear Cardiology and Pacemaker Insertion.

Dr. Shah has been a longtime supporter of area students and a promoter of health care education. He takes an active interest in opening the doors to educational opportunities for young people who one day seek to work in the medical field and always supports ongoing educational opportunities for staff. 

When he is not seeing patients, you will find Dr. Shah spending time with his grandchildren and family.  He also enjoys cultural dance productions.  For many years, Dr. Shah was active in community charities, such as the Open Door Clinic and Urban Ministries of Wake County.

Dr. Shah sees patients at all Cary Cardiology office locations and is currently accepting new patients.  

He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati languages.

Hamid Bahrami, MD, FACC, RPVI, is a skilled, board-certified interventional cardiologist at Cary Cardiology, P.A., in Cary and Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. 

Dr. Bahrami specializes in all aspects of cardiovascular disease, with dedicated training in the treatment of complex coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and aortic valve disease. An avid believer in practicing evidence-based medicine, he is devoted to keeping up with the latest developments in the cardiovascular space and using new technologies. Versed in intravascular imaging and physiologic testing, Dr. Bahrami strives to provide patients with the best outcomes with any interventional procedure.

He holds board certifications in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular interpretation.

Dr. Bahrami earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2015. He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The rest of his training, which included fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, was completed at Indiana University in Bloomington.

His ambition is to treat patients and their families with the compassionate, personalized care of the highest quality. He considers every patient unique and emphasizes shared decision-making with patients and their families.

In his free time, he plays sports and loves to try new restaurants. He enjoys time with his family by going to the park, hiking, and traveling in the United States and abroad. To best serve his patients, Dr. Bahrami is fluent in English and Pashto.

He joined Cary Cardiology in 2022 and is accepting new patients.