WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Dr. Carrie Johnson, a pain specialist with an oncology focus, recently joined the Novant Health Derrick L. Davis Cancer Institute in Winston-Salem.
Johnson, who previously practiced in the Triad for more than a decade, now cares for patients in the Novant Health Symptom Management Clinic within the cancer institute. She helps patients navigate the expected effects often associated with cancer treatment – including fatigue, nausea and pain.
“We see patients of all cancer types,” said Johnson. “While today’s cancer therapies are highly effective, they can also take a toll on a patient’s physical and emotional health. Our goal is to provide holistic support that complements treatment, eases pain and preserves the dignity of every patient we serve.”
As a pain specialist, Johnson creates individualized care management plans that may include medication, physical therapy, steroid injections and minimally invasive nerve block procedures.
“Dr. Johnson brings a unique skill set to help patients manage pain symptoms that were once considered to be an unavoidable part of the suffering associated with cancer,” said Dr. David Sindram, a hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon at Novant Health. “She has already helped hundreds of patients across the Triad, and we are thrilled our patients will now have convenient access to her expertise within our cancer institute.”
The Novant Health Symptom Management Clinic also offers emotional support, education for informed decision making, coordination of care, mental health support, as well as palliative care and end-of-life planning.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment at the Novant Health Symptom Management Clinic, call 336-277-8906 or visit NovantHealth.org/CancerForsyth.
The Novant Health Cancer Institute is nationally recognized for providing leading-edge care across the Carolinas. To learn more or find a location near you, visit NovantHealth.org/Cancer.
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Novant Health is an integrated network of nearly 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 41,000 team members along with more than 8,600 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2024, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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