Wake Gastroenterology

02/03/2026

We are currently using the OCRH O’Regan System for definitive treatment of internal hemorrhoids. This highly effective, minimally invasive procedure is performed in our offices in just a few minutes, and most patients return to work that same day.

For more information on Hemorrhoid Treatments, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/WGhemorrhoid

02/02/2026

Body image dissatisfaction is common in people with ulcerative colitis (UC). It can affect people greatly, but there are ways to manage it and come to a place of acceptance.👇

Learn how to cultivate a healthier body image when living with ulcerative colitis.

02/01/2026

Wake Gastro offices will open at 10 AM on Monday, 2/2/2026. Those patients with impacted appointments will be contacted.

01/30/2026

What is your favorite kind of red meat?

Dietitians say red meat can be part of a healthy diet, in moderation, depending on individual health risks.👇

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 promote red meat as a nutrient-rich source of protein, despite concerns about the link to heart disease and cancer. Learn more about the pros and cons.

01/29/2026

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01/28/2026

Dr. Natarajan's practice philosophy focuses on shared decision making and taking an individualized approach to patient care, realizing that every person is unique. She values the longitudinal nature of the physician-patient relationship and aims to support and empower patients to make well-informed decisions regarding their health.

Learn more about Dr. Natarajan on our website.👇

At Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, our Raleigh physicians are dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. Learn more about our physicians here.

01/27/2026

During their Walk for Peace across North Carolina, the Venerable Monks were supported by volunteers who offered care, compassion, and quiet presence along the way.

We are deeply proud of Dr. Laurel Carter, who organized several nights of this initiative and coordinated medical support with other regional healthcare professionals. From our practice, Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc., Dr. Brad Carlson, Dr. Jennifer Vu, Dr. Daniel Mollin, and Medical Assistant Reilly Carlson generously volunteered their time to care for the monks during their journey.

These moments remind us that medicine is not only about treating illness—it is about service, humanity, and showing up for others when it matters most.

We are grateful to the Venerable Monks for allowing us to share these images and are honored to have played a small role in their peaceful mission.

01/26/2026

A sigmoidoscopy is essentially an abridged colonoscopy that only examines the bottom third of the colon.👇

One alternative to a colonoscopy is a procedure known as a sigmoidoscopy. It tends to be quicker and involves simpler preparations, but it’s not appropriate for everyone.

01/26/2026

Wake Gastro offices will open at 10 AM on Tuesday, 1/27/2026. Those patients with impacted appointments will be contacted.

01/25/2026

Out of abundance of caution our offices will be CLOSED on 1/26/2026. Those patients with impacted appointments will be contacted.

01/23/2026

Do you know the difference between probiotics and prebiotics?

We've all seen food and supplement products tout “probiotics” and “prebiotics.” But what are these, and how might they improve our health?👇

Learn the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic, best food sources, when to take a supplement, and more.