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Update on Hepatitis C infection of the liver
By Dr. Bulent Ender Long standing (chronic) infection with the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains one of the most common causes of infectious hepatitis and cirrhosis (end stage liver disease) in the U.S. There have been significant advances in the understanding and treatment of HCV infection in the past decade. HCV is transmitted primarily through […]
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The Emotional Aspect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By: Dr. Charles Barish Inflammatory bowel disease, known also as IBD, encompasses both Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These two diseases are potentially devastating because they negatively impact both the physical and mental health of our patients. Upwards of a million people in the US are plagued with one of these diseases. The onset can […]
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Participating in Clinical Trials
Wake Gastroenterology and its divisions work closely with Wake Research Associates in conducting clinical studies to forward the development of new and improved opportunities for treatment of various diseases. Many of our doctors are actively involved in these studies, participating as trained investigators. Clinical research is a crucial part of medical advancements. Research helps medical professionals bring quality […]
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The Barish Legacy
Our Dr. Barish attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida for his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and his MD at the UF College of Medicine. On May 20, his legacy continued as his son, Dr. Jacob Leo Barish, graduated with his Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Charles Barish was invited to be […]
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New Medicare Card Mailing Strategy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to remove Social Security Numbers (SSNs) from all Medicare cards by April 2019. A new, unique Medicare Number is replacing the SSN-based Health Insurance Claim Number (HICN) on each new Medicare card. Starting April 2018, CMS began mailing new Medicare cards to all people with […]
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Wake Gastro Giving Back to the Community
Our Wake Gastro team kicked off summer by giving back to the community! They donated blood to Rex Healthcare’s annual blood drive, Save Our Summer. Donations typically decline during the summer months since school is out and vacations have begun. According to the American Association of Blood Banks, 41,000 units are needed every day in the U.S. […]
