Advanced Cardiac Imaging Physician

Wake Forest Baptist, an 885 bed tertiary care academic medical center, partners closely with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, creating a strong environment for education, innovation, and clinical research. The program is structured to manage the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, from preventive and general cardiology to advanced interventions, heart failure, transplant, structural heart disease, and complex electrophysiology. This academic integration allows physicians to care for some of the most complex cardiac and vascular patients in the region while remaining engaged in teaching and scholarly activity. Programs include advanced heart failure and transplant, congenital heart disease, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and vascular and endovascular surgery.
 
Education and training are cornerstones of the program. The institution maintains long standing, ACGME accredited fellowship programs in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular and cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced practice provider cardiovascular fellowships.

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine was created in 2025. The Department transitioned from Internal Medicine to reflect the continued growth, clinical volume, and academic mission of cardiovascular services across the enterprise. The Section currently supports ~30 non invasive cardiology providers.

Highlights

About Advanced Cardiac Imaging Team
Four level III cardiac CT and CMR readers, in addition to several cardiac CT level II readers

Equipment 
Siemens Alpha Photon CT scanner and other Siemens Dual source/dual energy scanners, GE 250 slice, and Siemens 1.5T cardiac MRI
  
Hospital Sites
Primary site: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Winston Salem
Secondary sites: High Point Medical Center, Lexington Medical Center, Davie Medical Center, Wilkes Medical Center, Hugh Chatham Health, Alleghany
Clinical affiliations with external rural hospitals: Iredell Health, Catawba Valley Medical Center, VA

Clinic Sites
Primary Clinic Site: Winston-Salem (multiple clinic sites within 15 minutes of Wake Forest Main campus) 
Outreach clinics as needed: Wilkes Medical Center, Hugh Chatham Health, Premier, Greensboro, High Point Medical Center

Position Overview 
Average weekly schedule includes 3 half-day sessions CT, 2 half-day sessions other imaging, 4 half-day sessions clinic, 1 half-day session admin
Robust clinical infrastructure, including Epic, Dragon dictation, and DAX ambient documentation tools.

Call & Weekend Coverage
Weekday and weekend call shared across NI faculty
On average, one weekend per month (Friday night to Monday morning) 
On average, one weeknight every three weeks 

Lifestyle & Location 
Physicians within the practice live throughout Winston Salem and neighboring communities, including Clemmons, Lewisville, High Point, and Greensboro. The region offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, with convenient access to Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Park, as well as miles of city greenways for walking, biking, and jogging. While North Carolina is often associated with Charlotte, the Research Triangle, or the coast, Winston Salem and the greater Piedmont Triad provide an exceptional combination of lifestyle, affordability, and professional opportunity, making it an attractive place to build both a career and a home.
 

Training and/or Experience Required

BE/BC in Cardiovascular Disease
BE/BC Echo
BE/BC Cardiac CT (level III) and BE/BC Cardiac MRI (level II or III): Advanced training in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI with additional advanced imaging fellowship >= 1 year  (either ACGME or non-ACGME 1 or 2 year program)  
Experienced in the pre- and peri-operative care of patients with valvular heart disease
Committed to active participation in a multi-disciplinary heart team, synthesizing and presenting multi-modality imaging data
Seeking an academically focused clinical opportunity utilizing the latest cutting-edge technology and engaged in clinical research

Benefits

About Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community. Known for its picturesque neighborhoods like West End and West Salem, the city features charming historic homes and tree-lined streets. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with galleries, theaters, music venues, and festivals that bring the community together year-round. Walkable neighborhoods make it easy to explore local shops, parks, and restaurants, supporting an active and healthy lifestyle. Winston-Salem offers a high quality of life with a cost of living below the national average and affordable housing options. It's home to excellent educational institutions such as Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College, recognized among the South's best college towns. With over 3,500 acres of parks, 25 miles of greenways, and easy access to both mountains and beaches, Winston-Salem offers abundant outdoor recreation. Above all, residents take pride in their genuine southern hospitality, making it easy to feel at home and build connections in this dynamic and evolving city.