Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
With board certifications in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine — plus specialized training in aesthetics, laser medicine, and hair restoration — I offer a truly integrated approach to wellness. My passion for evidence-based practice and lifelong learning continues to shape the care I deliver. Above all, I believe in excellence — in myself, in my work, and in the experience I strive to give each patient. I welcome you to visit us and allow me the honor of caring for you and your family. Together, we can build healthier days, peaceful nights, and a life lived beautifully!
Dr. Fatima Iqbal brings a wealth of experience as a board-certified physician with expertise in direct primary care and obesity medicine. With a background in cytotechnology and a passion for patient-centered care, Dr. Iqbal combines advanced medical knowledge with a holistic approach to health. Her commitment to addressing the root causes of health challenges ensures you receive personalized, effective, and lasting solutions.
Cary Laser Aesthetics offers the best state-of-the-art laser aesthetics treatments to the Cary, North Carolina community. The physician at the helm of Cary Laser Aesthetics, Vijaya Polavaram, MD, is a highly trained aesthetic physician with more than 20 years of experience in the medical field.
Dr. Polavaram’s experience in the plastic surgery field gives her the unique skills she needs to help patients with acne scars, sun damage, wrinkle reduction, laser hair removal, and much more. Cary Laser Aesthetics also offers state-of-the-art noninvasive menopause symptom relief, so there’s no reason to suffer any longer. The MonaLisa Touch® laser effectively relieves symptoms like painful intercourse and vaginal atrophy. Dr. Polavaram personally performs all medical aesthetic services at Cary Laser Aesthetics.
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“I requested an appointment online, which was accepted, and I received several confirmation texts leading up to my appointment only to be told that they had no record of me after I arrived. The doctor had left for the day so there was no way to accommodate me. I also had called to ask a few questions in advance of requesting an appointment and was told laser hair removal was approximately $105/area/session, but when I requested the same information at my failed appointment, I was told the doctor was working on updating the pricing but it’s roughly $135/area/session. Ultimately, the whole experience showed a lot of disrespect for patient’s time and money.”
Dr. Vijaya Polavaram, md
Internist
7560 Carpenter Firestation Road
Suite 203
Cary, NC 27519
Dr. Troy Pleasant grew up in Virginia and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Pleasant's clinical interests include general gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and esophageal disorders. He is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care with a focus on clear communication and long-term wellness.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pleasant enjoys watching sports, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog
Dr Dwivedi completed his medical school at The Brody School of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, and was selected as a Chief Resident. Following his chief residency, he completed gastroenterology fellowship at Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic.
His medical interests include general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel diseases, esophageal motility disorders. In his spare time, he is passionate about playing soccer and watching his favorite team, Arsenal. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, and two daughters.
Brittney is one of our Medical Assistants who facilitates both administrative and clinical operations at the Durham location. She attended Rowan College of South Jersey, as Graphic Design major, and English minor. After obtaining her Bachelors Brittney relocated to Los Angeles, Where she chose to attend American Career College and completed her Medical Assistant Program.
Brittney is responsible for -Communication and collaborating with physicians -Scheduling patients - Assisting with medication refills and medical letters - As well as other behind the scenes operational work.
Abhay Agarwal, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Cary Medical Clinic, with office locations in Cary and Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Agarwal and his team provide integrative health care tailored to your health needs, preferences, and goals.
Dr. Agarwal attended the University of Mumbai in India, graduating in 1993 with his doctorate in medicine. He then pursued residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
During his time in health care, Dr. Agarwal has been honored with the “Physician’s Recognition Award” by the American Medical Association in 2003, and was recognized by his patients as a reliable, professional, and courteous physician.
Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. At Cary Medical Clinic, he is dedicated to helping adolescent and adult patients maintain the best possible health and quality of life.
To learn more about Dr. Agarwal’s approach to care, schedule a time to meet with him and the caring team at Cary Medical Clinic. Dr. Agarwal is an experienced physician who is happy to assist you with your medical concerns.
Dr Dwivedi completed his medical school at The Brody School of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, and was selected as a Chief Resident. Following his chief residency, he completed gastroenterology fellowship at Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic.
His medical interests include general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel diseases, esophageal motility disorders. In his spare time, he is passionate about playing soccer and watching his favorite team, Arsenal. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, and two daughters.
Dr. Troy Pleasant grew up in Virginia and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Pleasant's clinical interests include general gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and esophageal disorders. He is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care with a focus on clear communication and long-term wellness.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pleasant enjoys watching sports, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog
Brittney is one of our Medical Assistants who facilitates both administrative and clinical operations at the Durham location. She attended Rowan College of South Jersey, as Graphic Design major, and English minor. After obtaining her Bachelors Brittney relocated to Los Angeles, Where she chose to attend American Career College and completed her Medical Assistant Program.
Brittney is responsible for -Communication and collaborating with physicians -Scheduling patients - Assisting with medication refills and medical letters - As well as other behind the scenes operational work.
Abhay Agarwal, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Cary Medical Clinic, with office locations in Cary and Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Agarwal and his team provide integrative health care tailored to your health needs, preferences, and goals.
Dr. Agarwal attended the University of Mumbai in India, graduating in 1993 with his doctorate in medicine. He then pursued residency training at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
During his time in health care, Dr. Agarwal has been honored with the “Physician’s Recognition Award” by the American Medical Association in 2003, and was recognized by his patients as a reliable, professional, and courteous physician.
Dr. Agarwal is affiliated with WakeMed Cary Hospital. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. At Cary Medical Clinic, he is dedicated to helping adolescent and adult patients maintain the best possible health and quality of life.
To learn more about Dr. Agarwal’s approach to care, schedule a time to meet with him and the caring team at Cary Medical Clinic. Dr. Agarwal is an experienced physician who is happy to assist you with your medical concerns.
Dr. Vadlamudi completed Internal Medicine residency from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. He received a Master’s in Public Health (Health Administration) from East Tennessee State University. He worked at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as Research Chair of Hospital Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine. He was honored with “Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)”. He completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate, Syracuse, New York. He was awarded “The Best Fellow” during his fellowship. He finished his Advanced Interventional Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) Fellowship at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia.
He strives to provide the best care possible to his patients which is comprehensive, evidence based, and state-of-art with involvement of the patient and family. His goal is to help patients and families understand the disease process and thus help them to have the most effective and comprehensive treatment plan.
He continues to publish and work as peer reviewer in various high impact journals.
He is board certified in gastroenterology. He is a fellow in the American College of Physicians.
He Joined the Raleigh Medical Group Gastroenterology, Wake Endoscopy, and Wilson Digestive Diseases Center in 2019.
He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Spyglass cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with fine needle aspiration, and pancreatic cyst drainage with stent placement. He performed the first pancreatic cyst drainage (cystogastrostomy) with stent placement at WakeMed Raleigh and WakeMed Cary.
Dr. Troy Pleasant grew up in Virginia and earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Pleasant's clinical interests include general gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and esophageal disorders. He is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care with a focus on clear communication and long-term wellness.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Pleasant enjoys watching sports, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their dog
Dr Dwivedi completed his medical school at The Brody School of Medicine. He completed internal medicine residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, and was selected as a Chief Resident. Following his chief residency, he completed gastroenterology fellowship at Virginia Tech-Carilion Clinic.
His medical interests include general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel diseases, esophageal motility disorders. In his spare time, he is passionate about playing soccer and watching his favorite team, Arsenal. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, and two daughters.
Farah Hussain, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist dedicated to providing superior digestive health to patients throughout Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary, Clayton, and Wilson, North Carolina. As part of the team at Wake Endoscopy, Dr. Hussain is a trusted partner in achieving optimal well-being through compassionate care and cutting-edge gastroenterology services.
Dr. Hussain was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Baghdad, Iraq. She received her medical degree from the University of Sulaimani School of Medicine in Sulaimani, Iraq. She completed her internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and her gastroenterology fellowship at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She did an additional year of advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hussain is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.
In addition to managing various general gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Hussain's clinical interest and particular focus are on complex esophageal diseases and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). She has expertise in managing complex esophageal diseases medically and endoscopically. Her research experience during training was centered on understanding the molecular basis of different GI diseases, in particular Barrett’s esophagus. This research experience has provided her with an in-depth understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.
Dr. Hussain has enormous pride in the quality of care she provides for her patients, and she tailors the care to their specific needs, whether that will be listening and reassurance or performing an elaborate procedure. She aspires that every time a patient leaves her office, they have a clear understanding of the disease process and the plan to manage it.
In her free time, Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with her family, running, playing tennis, and watching sports.
Dr. Vadlamudi completed Internal Medicine residency from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. He received a Master’s in Public Health (Health Administration) from East Tennessee State University. He worked at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as Research Chair of Hospital Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine. He was honored with “Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP)”. He completed a Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate, Syracuse, New York. He was awarded “The Best Fellow” during his fellowship. He finished his Advanced Interventional Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) Fellowship at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, Virginia.
He strives to provide the best care possible to his patients which is comprehensive, evidence based, and state-of-art with involvement of the patient and family. His goal is to help patients and families understand the disease process and thus help them to have the most effective and comprehensive treatment plan.
He continues to publish and work as peer reviewer in various high impact journals.
He is board certified in gastroenterology. He is a fellow in the American College of Physicians.
He Joined the Raleigh Medical Group Gastroenterology, Wake Endoscopy, and Wilson Digestive Diseases Center in 2019.
He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Spyglass cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with fine needle aspiration, and pancreatic cyst drainage with stent placement. He performed the first pancreatic cyst drainage (cystogastrostomy) with stent placement at WakeMed Raleigh and WakeMed Cary.
