Dr. Robert M. Gay | Winston Salem, NC | Rheumatology

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Dr. Robert Gay specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine, bringing 36 years of clinical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Gay is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gay practices at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Rheumatology And Arthritis Westbrook in Winston Salem, North Carolina. His expertise focuses on treating rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and knee pain. He performs specialized treatments including infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy for patients with complex rheumatic conditions. Patients rate Dr. Gay an average of 2.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.5

25 Ratings
36 years of experience
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
12 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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Absolutely the best Dr.!!!

August 29th, 2023

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he is the first doctor I have had that listens and seems to really care. not much on chit chatting , but focused on the issue at hand....and that is what I went to him for , the issue at hand. gout had me down pretty bad and I thought I was done for. he cleared up the gout and got me back to days without pain.

March 4th, 2019

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he did not seem to care,

January 5th, 2018

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Pays no attention, made wrong diagnosis, makes decisions without running tests,

September 29th, 2017

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Worse doctor ever, does not even look at patients. Does not care about patients. Very rude

April 27th, 2017

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I wasn't impressed at all with my first visit. He didn't talk to me at all. After short evaluation he said I needed blood work. He took me to the lab and just walked off, I didn't know if the appointment was over, if he wanted me to come back or what his plan was. When I was checking out they told me he wanted me to come back in 2 months. Even though I wasn't pleased with first visit I thought I would give him another chance. BIG MISTAKE. this visit was worse than first. He didn't seem interested in anything I was telling him.. His plan is to wait and see what my Primary Care doctor finds out with test she ordered. Drove 60 miles and paid for a visit that was useless. Won't make the mistake of going back again. Need to find someone who will at least make an effort to figure out what is going on with me.

April 18th, 2017

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Made me feel like he didn't really care what I had to say, how I felt or if I was improving or not.

October 23rd, 2016

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Rude, not interested at all in getting to know me or my medical issues. Never felt more uncomfortable and unimportant at a doctor visit.

January 19th, 2016

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I went to see him after going to many others no one else could figure out what was wrong with me. I was barely able to walk. He figured out what I had and began treatment. I have my life back. His nurse Angela is great. He is a wonderful doctor absolutely a blessing!

December 17th, 2015

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He is rude and short. He will not answers question

June 27th, 2015

Novant Health Rheumatology & Arthritis - Westbrook

1551 Westbrook Plaza Dr Ste 200Winston Salem, NC 27103

Tel: (336) 896-1477

Mon8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Robert M. Gay	Dr. Sara A Hendricks Sinal	Dr. Onengiya Harry, MD	Dr. Angela D Hawkes, MD
Rheumatology	Pediatrics	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
Accepts New Patients
2.5 (25 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	4.5 (15 Ratings)	2.8 (32 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	55 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Winston Salem , NC	Winston Salem , NC	Winston Salem , NC	Greensboro , NC
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine	Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine	Med School: St George S University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Blood Testing
Fluid Testing
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatologist
Tendinitis
Tissue Biopsy
Vasculitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Dr. Elliott Lowell Semble, MD
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Dr. Peter Arndt Valen, MD
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48 Years Exp | Minneapolis, MN
(2)
Dr. Rupak Thapa, MD
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21 Years Exp | Winston Salem, NC
(1)
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10 Years Exp | Winston Salem, NC
(0)
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Internal Medicine
17 Years Exp | Winston Salem, NC
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Dr. Perviz Heyat, MD
Internal Medicine
44 Years Exp | Winston Salem, NC
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