TJ Pulliam, MD, MMM, FACG, Gastroenterologist
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TJ Pulliam, MD, MMM, FACG

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

PO Box 1300 Southern Pines North Carolina, 28388
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About

Dr. TJ Pulliam is a gastroenterologist practicing in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Pulliam specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Pulliam performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

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Education and Training

BS in Biology with Honors at Stanford University

MD at Wake Forest School of Medicine

MMM at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Atypical Chest DiscomfortColon Cancer PreventionDyspepsiaGERD (Acid Reflux)Peptic Ulcer DiseaseUpper Digestive Issues

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine -
  • Vice President for Professional Affairs at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Mentors Medical Students, Residents and GI Fellows -

Awards

  • Johnny Hammer Award- 1976   
  • The Longview Rotary Club Scholarship   
  • Valedictorian- 1976   
  • MAA's Distinguished Service Award- 2009   
  • Leonard G. Tow Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation   
  • Most Outstanding Student Award by the Faculty of the Division of Health Systems Management   

Internships

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

Fellowships

  • Digestive Diseases at John Hopkins Health System- 1991

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Healthcare Executives, American Medical Association, North Carolina Medical Society, Medical Alumni Association (President in 1993), Founder of the MAA\'s Past President\'s Society, North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He is the son of a doctor, terrific education, great mentors and faculty.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Alpine Skiing, Cycling, Yoga, Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal

TJ Pulliam, MD, MMM, FACG's Practice location

Firsthealth of the Carolinas

PO Box 1300 -
Southern Pines, North Carolina 28388
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New patients: 910-417-4368
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