Dr. Kenneth S. Friedman:

A leading cardiologist, practicing just outside of Raleigh North Carolina, that has trained at some of the best medical institutions in the world, including SUNY New York at Stony Brook, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, and York University Hospital.

Dr. Friedman practices medicine and non-invasive cardiology, where patient care comes first.

His patients love him and Cardiology Associate's excellent staff, including:

• Ann Collins
• Melanie Kyle
• Susan Lee

About Johnston Health:

Johnston Health is an evolving health care system serving Johnston County. Its roots lie with Johnston Memorial Hospital, which opened in 1951 with 100 patient beds and a pledge to make health care accessible to all residents, regardless of ability to pay. Through the years, the public hospital has expanded, adding patient rooms and services, and recruiting doctors—all to keep pace with the health care needs of a growing county.

Today, the hospital has a new modern-day flagship facility. Cardiology Associates and Johnston Health are committed to quality care with Johnston Health's $138 million investment in new buildings and equipment.

 A five-story tower includes 101 patient suites, a larger cafeteria, modern operating rooms and a new intensive care unit. The $62 million project also includes remodeling areas of the original building.

In Clayton, Johnston Health has added to its facilities in this eighth-fastest growing town in North Carolina, with a $30 million medical center that includes an emergency department, diagnostic imaging and lab services, and two operating rooms. Its Clayton location is on N.C. 42 West near the intersection with Amelia Church Road (Just a short drive from Raleigh, North Carolina)

In all, Johnston Health is licensed for 155 acute care and 20 behavioral health beds. With the tower expansion, the state has allotted 24 additional beds, bringing the total to 199.

Johnston Medical Center – Smithfield is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. With more than 200 physicians on staff, the hospital provides such medical specialties as internal medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, mammography, cardiology, urology, physical therapy, nuclear medicine, pediatrics, pulmonology, orthopedics, radiology, psychiatry, endoscopy, obstetrics and gynecology. Its 24-hour emergency department has physician coverage at all times.

Learn more about Johnston Health.