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Patient Testimonials

WakeMed employees, physicians and volunteers are all unique, talented and contribute so much to our community every day.

If you have a story to share simply complete the form to share your experience or email your story to share@wakemed.org and we will contact you directly if additional information is needed.

Stories From the Blog

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"My Daughter Recognized My Stroke Symptoms. It Saved My Life."

Holly Springs residents, Grant Jacobs and his wife, welcomed their daughter and her fiancé who were in t...

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"Thought it was the flu, but my PC knew it was a heart attack" - Steve Swayne's Story

Steve Swayne is committed to living healthfully. He believes a long life of energy and vitality requires ...

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13 Days to Diagnosis: Jeremy Evans' Lymphoma Story

When Jeremy Evans looked in the mirror, he liked what he saw. At 34 years old, he'd achieved just the loo...

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139 Pounds Down and Counting — Kristina Plane's Duodenal Switch Story

Losing weight is tough and the busier life is — with work, family and more — the harder it is t...

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160 Pounds Lighter and Feeling Great: Daryl Stuart's Duodenal Switch Story

Daryl Stuart has dreams of one day walking his daughter down the aisle for her wedding. Suffering years o...

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3 Firsts for WakeMed Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery A Pediatric Burn Story

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Moesha, her partner and their two children were involved in a traffic accident. Immediately after the crash, Moesha and her partner jumped out of the vehicle to check on the children. Moesha’s daughter was fine, but their son, Gonnie, was nowhere to be found. Gonnie’s door was ripped off with […]

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600 Ounces and Counting — Why Sarah Dugger Gives to the WakeMed Mothers' Milk Bank

Giving is good for the soul. In fact, there is scientific evidence that altruistic people receive pleasure from being generous. This is certainly the case with Sarah Dugger, PhD, a wife, mother of two and clinical genomic scientist. Her life’s work is dedicated to giving help and hope to people with medical conditions to improve […]

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A Bug Bite Like No Other — Raven McCrindle's Battle with Testicular Cancer

On an unseasonably warm North Carolina day, Raven McCrindle went outside to do some yard work. Days of sunshine and spring-like temperatures had caused the grass to awaken from dormancy. Raven says, “While I was outside mowing the lawn, a bug bit me on my inner thigh.” A Life-Saving Bug Bite Before long, the bug […]

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A Chest Wall Success Story: Summer Pope's Amazing Return to Sports

Summer has always been athletic. She loves to stay active and participate in sports, including gymnastics...

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A Healing Journey at WakeMed Childrens

Twice a week, Jack Montgomery drives himself to WakeMed for outpatient therapy. He’s pretty proud of that because not that long ago, there was a lot of uncertainty about his future mobility and independence after a frightening car accident in June 2021 left him with a spinal cord injury, concussion and broken clavicle. It was […]

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A Legacy of Heartfelt Care: Dr Jimmy Locklear's Dedicated Service Through the Years

Jimmy Locklear, MD, FACC, launched his medical career in 1985 and has since been a beacon for compassionate patient care. Board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases, Dr. Locklear has been a part of the Medical Staff at WakeMed his entire career. He joined WakeMed Heart & Vascular full-time after more than two decades […]

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A New Beginning After Bariatric Surgery Jamie Michaels Story

Obesity impacted every aspect of Jamie Michael’s life, from numerous health issues to isolation from loved ones. Eventually, with the help of his primary care provider, Marie Debnam, MD, Jamie determined that medical intervention was no longer an option; it was necessary. So, on January 15, 2021, Jamie underwent gastric bypass surgery. “I decided to […]

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