Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Kernersville, NC

At Digestive Health Specialists we practice patient centered, evidence based, high quality high touch medicine.

It is my goal to helping patients achieve the best quality of life. My definition of health extends far beyond the absence of disease with a focus on helping patients breathe easier and live better.

Dr. Lori Kellam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Kernersville, NC. She is 64 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Lori Kellam, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

I have been a surgeon since 1993 and have been the director for bariatric surgery at High Point and now in Kernersville and Winston-Salem for more than 20 years. For the last 12 years I have focused entirely on bariatrics procedures in Kernersville. I have maintained Novant Health's bariatric program's Center of Excellence status for the last 20 years. We perform metabolic surgeries to help patients live longer and better by improving many weight-related problems including diabetes and high blood pressure. The nice "side effect" is our patients also lose a significant amount of weight. \n Our program involves care from nutritionists, counselors, exercise trainers and medical bariatricians. All of our team members are dedicated solely to bariatric/weight management. Surgery, while important, is reserved for patients who cannot achieve their goals without an operation as a tool to success. Operations typically take 30 to 60 minutes laparoscopically and involve an overnight stay at the hospital. \n I'm active in professional associations in my field and am a fellow for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (ASC). I still enjoy being in the classroom. I serve as a clinical preceptor for Wake Forest University and a teaching professional for Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. \n Outside work, you might find me volunteering at the Humane Society, cycling or hiking. I also love to travel and, most importantly, spend time with my family.

Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at all locations of G.A.P. We value our relationships with our patients and referring physicians. We are committed to providing the highest quality and cost-effective healthcare to our community.

Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at all GAP locations. We value our relationships with our patients and referring physicians. We are committed to providing the highest quality and cost-effective healthcare to our community.

Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at all GAP locations. We value our relationships with our patients and referring physicians. We are committed to providing the highest quality and cost-effective healthcare to our community.

At Digestive Health Specialists we practice patient centered, evidence based, high quality high touch medicine.

Dr. Joshua Rickey is a board-certified general surgeon with Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates. "Josh," as he often tells his patients to call him, has been a member of Salem Surgical for six years. Originally from the coast of South Carolina, Josh completed his undergraduate studies at Clemson University in Biochemistry. He then went on to attend medical school at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, South Carolina. After completing medical school in 2010, he continued into general surgery residency at MUSC. During his time at MUSC, he was known for his teaching of medical students and residents, having earned multiple teaching awards and being recognized as the Max S. Rittenbury Intern of the Year. Driven by an interest in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as the application of new technologies, Josh then completed a bariatric and minimally invasive surgery fellowship at then Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He says that the possibility of helping people with surgery for a disease that can be a lifelong struggle has always intrigued him. After completion of his fellowship in Charlotte, Josh joined his family in Winston-Salem, going on to complete an additional year of training in the Transition to Practice Fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Health. \n Josh elected to stay in Winston-Salem as he felt it reminded him of his hometown with a close-knit group of people, offering a small town feel in a big city. Here they have grown to love the community and surroundings. Since joining Salem Surgical, he has been excited to offer new technologies and techniques to address the medical issues of his patients from Winston-Salem and surrounding areas. A supporter of the application of the robot in surgery, Josh has been able to help multiple patients with complex problems recover faster and with less pain as they return to their lifestyles. He feels it is important to help people get back to "normal" as quickly as they can and feels that use of the robot will allow patients that opportunity. \n His approach to medicine may be a little different, as he feels it is important to partner with the patient. Josh likes to maintain a personal relationship with the patient and work with them actively to be involved with their care and decision making. He strives to help patients understand the issues and the choices, personalizing the plan for each patient. His belief is, "education and understanding are key to good outcomes." \n Josh has been excited by bariatrics since his training and has been actively seeking to help provide that service to the people of Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas. Helping patients achieve goals they thought were not possible has always driven Josh. When approached about helping Novant Health start bariatrics at Clemmons, Josh was happy to finally be able to help provide additional services to the population. His care and planning show as he describes helping patients navigate the process of approval, evaluation and preparing for surgery. "We at Salem Surgical want to provide a seamless and smooth process for patients," Josh said. "We want them to have a pleasant experience navigating what can be a confusing situation and most importantly, we want them to know we are here for them." He is excited about being able to apply the robot to patients undergoing weight loss surgery as a method to help improve recovery and outcomes. \n When not at work, Josh spends time with his family (wife Ashley and two children). With his office littered with tiger paws and orange, it's obvious he is an ardent Clemson University fan. At any given time, you are likely to see him in some form of orange or purple, whether at the office or simply out and about. Don't be surprised during fall Fridays to catch him wearing orange (a custom in Clemson). As people around the office have heard him say, "On Fridays we wear orange." In the fall, he and his family enjoy attending football games and cheering the Tigers on to victory. Other times, he and his family enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, playing sports together, riding bikes or just spending time together.

Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care at all locations of G.A.P. We value our relationships with our patients and referring physicians. We are committed to providing the highest quality and cost-effective healthcare to our community.

Julio Reyes, MD, loves to see surgery make a radical change in a patient's life and formulate an intervention with measurable results. As a general surgeon, Dr. Reyes treats patients with a variety of conditions, but is especially interested in the treatment of hernias, biliary disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Reyes is also passionate about minimally invasive surgery because of the benefit to patients, including less incisions and shorter recovery time. His goal is to provide remarkable care and getting patients back to their normal activities as quickly as possible. Outside of work, Dr. Reyes' family keeps him very busy. He and his wife spend most of their free time in after-school activities with their three children.