Dr. Mitchell T. Heflin
Overview
My interest in geriatrics originated with my interactions with older adults while working as a clerk in my father's pharmacy as a kid. I enjoyed their wisdom and stories, and felt compelled to help them with the myriad of ailments that they encountered. My current practice includes care of people with a variety of common conditions of late life -- including dementia and other cognitive disorders, problems with mobility, and falls and multiple medications. Of course, care of older patients must include support for their family and caregivers, and, thanks to a terrific interdisciplinary team, we are able to provide that service as well. Finally, I have a special interest in caring for older adults around the time of surgery. Our newly established Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) program promotes improved outcomes by providing pre- and post-operative care for those undergoing elective surgeries.
Dr. Heflin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Delirium, and Alzheimer's Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4220 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
I was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. During middle school, I spent my summer breaks volunteering in the nursing home where my mom worked, which inspired my interest in aging and geriatric medicine. Many years later, as a fellow in geriatric medicine at Duke Health, I returned to that same nursing home to care for its residents. Now, as a memory disorders specialist, geriatric medicine specialist, and physician-scientist, my goal is to provide the highest quality medical care to my patients, centered on their individual values and preferences, while working to develop interventions that maintain their cognition and quality of life. I enjoy building a collaborative relationship with my patients and their loved ones and working with them to develop a personalized, holistic approach to their memory care. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
Laura Previll is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Previll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Previll is currently accepting new patients.
Robert Williams is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Heflin isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- DeliriumDr. Heflin isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Heflin isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Heflin isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Heflin isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Heflin isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Memory LossDr. Heflin isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Movement DisordersDr. Heflin isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)