Greensboro Medical Associates

Our internal medicine specialists provide comprehensive adult healthcare, including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and treatment of complex medical conditions. We serve as primary care physicians for adults, addressing both common and rare health concerns through evidence-based practices. Our physicians maintain board certification and participate in ongoing medical education to ensure the highest standard of care.

Specialized treatment for autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout. Our rheumatologists use advanced diagnostic tools and musculoskeletal ultrasound to create personalized treatment plans. We focus on non-surgical management strategies while emphasizing patient education about disease management and prevention of joint damage.

Expert management of endocrine system disorders affecting glands and hormone production. We treat diabetes, thyroid conditions, and metabolic disorders using comprehensive diagnostic testing and individualized treatment plans. Our endocrinologists provide specialized diabetes care including insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring for optimal disease management.

Administering specialized medications through intravenous therapy for conditions like Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and immune deficiencies. Our infusion center offers comfortable treatment environments with experienced nursing staff. We monitor patients closely during therapy sessions to ensure safe and effective delivery of complex medications that cannot be taken orally.

Board-certified clinical pharmacists optimize medication regimens through comprehensive reviews and personalized care plans. We ensure medication appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety while coordinating with physicians to achieve therapeutic goals. Our services include anticoagulation management and medication therapy adjustments during patient transitions through the healthcare system.

Dr. Pharr has practiced internal medicine in Greensboro since 1991 after completing his residency at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare.

Board-certified internist Dr. Ramachandran joined Greensboro Medical in 2003 after completing his residency at Berkshire Medical Center. He provides comprehensive internal medicine care with a focus on patient-centered treatment approaches.

Dr. Aryal specializes in non-surgical joint disease treatment, with fellowship training in rheumatology from UNC Chapel Hill. He is board-certified in both rheumatology and internal medicine, focusing on autoimmune connective tissue diseases.

Dr. Balan provides specialized endocrine care with fellowship training from Brown University. She focuses on hormone disorders and diabetes management, having joined Greensboro Medical in 2009 after completing training at Yale and Columbia University.

Dr. Combs, a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, manages complex medication regimens at Greensboro Medical. He completed pharmacy residency training at Cone Health and focuses on optimizing medication safety and effectiveness for patients.

We offer internal medicine, rheumatology, endocrinology, infusion therapy, bone care, diabetes management, gout treatment, and clinical pharmacy services.

Use our online patient portal for appointments at least 3 business days in advance. Call us directly for urgent scheduling needs.

Bring insurance cards, current medications, recent medical records, and completed registration forms. Diabetic patients should bring glucose logs or meters.

Our regular hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm and Friday 7:30am-12pm. We recommend local urgent care centers for after-hours emergencies.

Yes, we maintain a fragrance-free environment to protect patients with allergies and respiratory conditions. Please avoid wearing scented products when visiting.

Our comprehensive diabetes care includes medication management, insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, nutrition counseling, and foot care services.

I have been a patient of Dr Balan's for almost 17 years; she has pulled me through some very bad times. I have a pituitary tumor which had been operated on 3 times when I found her. Initially I was seeing another endocrinologist in Greensboro with whom I was very disappointed. When I started seeing Dr Balan my life literally changed. She was so attentive to my specialized needs and always greeted me with a smile. In my opinion she is the best!

Sharon Poole During my last visit with the PA, because my doctor is out on medical leave for three years now, I wanted to discuss a medical concern at the end of our appointment, I was told by the PA "I have other patients". I was floored. In leaving she said "What do you want to talk about? I said never mind, I will find someone else to talk to. At that point, I knew I wouldn't be coming back to see her.

So three months later, when I called to insure that I would not be seeing her on my yearly check up, I was told I was no longer a patient. The Office lady told me she had a meeting with other doctors and decided I should be removed from the practice. She told the doctors that I talked bad about many other providers. LIE. I ask her opinion about ONE doctor only one and didn't say anything bad about him.

Just asked her opinion. It amazes me that someone in that position would have to straight up lie about what I said in order to get her way. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. If your GP Doctor doesn't have time to discuss my medical concerns why am I here wasting my time and money. Also lied about me missing appointments. Her name is Mary. Stay

I literally just had the worst medical interaction ever. I come to Dr. Collins with concerns and questions as well as a battery of tests I've had completed. She came into the room already cool and unconcerned. I tell her how I'm feeling what I have been doing and what other ideas, help, expertise she might have as well and helping me make sense of the tests. NOTHING. I got nothing. I was told oh your body might just be like that, other people are worse off than you and you should be happy with what you have, there's nothing I can do and you seem to be on a path to clarity.

It was such a checked out, uncaring load of garbage. When a patient comes to you with concerns please be kind, hear them out and respond with grace to their situation. I really dont care what Betty, Sue, Tom or Steve experienced. I'm an individual with my own concerns and path. Treat people with care. Never going back

I was referred to this practice by my new OBGYN this past Thursday. I got a voice-mail while I was at work a few days ago from the receptionist stating I needed to call them back by 12pm that day to confirm the appointment. I didn't get off work until 1pm and was unable to call them back. Now today, the receptionist has called me FOUR TIMES and left me one VERY stern sounding voice-mail stating I NEED to call them back by 4:30pm this time!

My appointment with them wasn't even until October 6th.a little over 2 weeks away! She called me AGAIN just now and I finally got to my phone in time to answer and tell her to just cancel my appointment! Probably would have kept it had the receptionist not given me anxiety about calling them back and then called my phone every hour today, leaving me borderline rude voice-mail! Definitely will be finding a different practice!