Intestinal Diverticulitis near Advance, NC

Biography: Dr. Kimberly Lis, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Lewisville, NC. She is 48 years old. Dr. Kimberly Lis, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: 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.

Care Philosophy: 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.

Biography: My focused experience in all areas of digestive health provides Digestive Health Specialists, PA and my patients with experience that can be counted on. I was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. I earned my B.A. degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and my MD degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. I completed my internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where I also completed my Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. My clinical interests include Celiac Disease, general Gastroenterology and Colon Cancer Prevention.

Biography: Dr. John Weathers, MD is an Internist who practices in Clemmons, NC. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. John Weathers, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: While an unforeseen surgical need is never wanted, Christopher Hunter, MD, is happy to be there for his patients should they have one. He chose to become a surgeon because it gave him the opportunity to help others. Dr. Hunter enjoys abdominal surgeries, but especially loves being able to help his patients during surgical emergencies. He is passionate about identifying patients' problems, fixing them and helping them feel better. Dr. Hunter is thrilled to have found a work home at Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates. Married with two young sons, Dr. Hunter stays busy outside of work spending time with his family being outdoors and exploring Winston-Salem together.

Care Philosophy: I strive to practice patient centered medicine offering a friendly smile and expert care. I follow evidence based guidelines to insure patient recieve cost effective, high quality medical care.

Biography: James Spencer, MD, has been practicing family medicine for more than 25 years. Dr. Spencer went into medicine because of his passion of helping others. He chose family medicine because he loves the variety and continuity of care for the whole family. Dr. Spencer sees that continuity of care and understanding each patient's individual needs as keys to successful outcomes. He strives to work as a team with each individual to solve complex problems. Outside of work, Dr. Spencer's three daughters keep him busy. They enjoy family outings and soccer games. In his free time Dr. Spencer enjoys racquetball and running.

Biography: Dr. Travis Howell, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Clemmons, NC. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Travis Howell, MD is affiliated with Novant Winston-Salem NC.

Biography: I began practicing at Digestive Health Specialists in the fall of 2015 coming from a practice in Maryland. I received my Doctorate of Medicine and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center. I then completed my Residency and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York. There I was awarded Resident of the Year and was a Keynote speaker at Residency Graduation. I am a strong advocate of colon cancer prevention. My clinical interests include treatment of IBS, Celiac disease, Pancreatitis, and Peptic Ulcer disease.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Warnimont, MD is an Internist who practices in Clemmons, NC. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Christopher Warnimont, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.