PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Bolivia, NC

Biography: Dr. Alexandra Werner, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Wilmington, NC. She is 37 years old and has been practicing for 10 years. Dr. Alexandra Werner, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Angela Thompson, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Shallotte, NC. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Angela Thompson, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Hall, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Shallotte, NC. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 49 years. Dr. Daniel Hall, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: I've been enamored with medicine for as long as I can remember. My grandfather, for whom I was named, was a general practitioner in my hometown of Reidsville, North Carolina and took care of nearly the entire town. \n Within a few hours of my premature birth, my grandfather suspected I had pneumonia. He had me transferred to Moses Cone Hospital, where I spent three weeks in the ICU. A few weeks after I was discharged, I went into septic shock. Again, my grandfather recognized the signs. He coded me during the ambulance ride, which saved my life. \n I was always driven to succeed academically and wanted to attend a top college to improve my chances of following in my grandfather's footsteps. At Wake Forest University, I majored in chemistry and volunteered at healthcare clinics in Winston-Salem. I was thrilled to attend Wake Forest for medical school, which is where my passion for cardiology began to blossom. \n I did my internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas because the program director's pitch included that the school is known for training cardiologists and sending them all over the world. I knew I wanted to live in North Carolina, so the "all over the world" part didn't attract me. The cardiology training program did. \n During my cardiology fellowship at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, I fell in love with the city and with a New Orleans girl named Alex. \n During my second year in fellowship, I interviewed for a job with a Wilmington practice with incredible doctors, advanced practitioners and administrators. Accepting the job was one of the easiest decisions of my life. (Marrying Alex was the easiest.) \n My specialties include general cardiology; advanced imaging, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography; stress testing and coronary CTA. I also perform cardioversions and implant loop recorders. I love my job, my patients, this community and the people with whom I have the pleasure of working. \n In my free time, I love running and spending time with Alex and our young son. A wonderful golden retriever and calico cat complete our family. We are in love with the city and enjoy days on the beach, diving into new restaurants and bars, walking the loop and exploring all the water sports the area makes possible.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy of medical practice is closely tied to parental rights, and to the belief that all children are created equal - all are a gift to their family. I have designed a place where parents feel comfortable and accepted, where all questions and ideas are considered, and through diligent research and reading, I know I can help if even a minor way. My philosophy is the same as that of the parent: "Have I done everything I can to improve the quality of life for this child?"

Biography: Dr. Andres Afanador, MD is an Internist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Andres Afanador, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.

Biography: Dr. Boyan Georgiev, MD is an Internist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 40 years.

Biography: Dr. Roy Friedman II, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Roy Friedman II, MD is affiliated with Novant Wilmington NC.