I have been in practice at Duke Primary Care Butner-Creedmoor for seven years. I spent my first career practicing medicine in the U.S. Air Force. I was privileged to serve my country and now feel privileged to work in the Duke health system. I went into family medicine because I enjoy getting to know my patients and seeing them over the long term. I enjoy all aspects of family medicine and enjoy seeing all ages. I especially enjoy chronic illness management and sports medicine. I hope to spend the rest of my medical career being a family medicine physician for Duke Primary Care. I am married and have three children. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, cycling and exploring new areas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Natalie Hobdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Hobdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hobdy is currently accepting new patients.

Jolene Jean-Gracia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Jean-Gracia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Jean-Gracia is currently accepting new patients.

Leslie Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Oligodendroglioma, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Baltaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Baltaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Baltaro is currently accepting new patients.

John Strittmatter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oxford, North Carolina. Dr. Strittmatter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Strittmatter is currently accepting new patients.

Taineisha Bolden is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bolden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bolden is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Greenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenblatt has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a primary care physician like my grandfather. His passion for his work is one that I now share. I firmly believe in the importance of prevention and make every effort I can to engage my patients before they become ill, so they can remain happy and healthy members of their communities. I feel honored that my patients have chosen me to serve as their primary care physician. It is a privilege to share in people’s experiences, especially when they are feeling most vulnerable. When I'm not practicing medicine, I am trying to soak up every moment I can get with my wonderful wife and two incredible kids. I also love music and play the banjo, piano, and cello. Dr. Halpern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I love problem-solving and working with people. I am privileged to partner with patients to help them achieve their health goals. I aim to foster a strong patient-doctor relationship that takes into account each patient’s preferences, lifestyle, and social determinants of health. Teaching helps me stay up to date with new medical information. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I like hiking, running, reading, and spending time outdoors. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

It is a great privilege to see older adult patients in consultation and to work with them, their families, and their primary care physicians to ensure the highest quality of health and wellness. I am especially interested in the care of those with cognitive difficulties, those who struggle with mood changes, and those who find themselves serving as caregivers to others. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Post Polio Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

Peter Kussin is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kussin has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Neil Stafford is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stafford has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I aim to carry out the mission and spirit of community health. I believe a healthy community is a diverse community, and I am excited to serve the population in Durham and the surrounding community. Outside of work, I enjoy playing and coaching basketball, cheering for my kids at their soccer games, sitting on the porch with my husband, reading, and visiting with my parents, who live in Durham. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Liver Failure, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

My path to medicine was non-traditional. Although I've always had a keen interest in science and a desire to be of service to others, I didn't become a doctor until halfway through a far-flung 25-year Navy career. Family Medicine has been a perfect fit for me, as I've had the privilege of treating a broad range of patients in a wide variety of settings. I've come to believe that the most important and powerful factor in bringing wellness into medical care is a mutually respectful and compassionate relationship between doctors and their patients. My kids are the greatest joy in my life, and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. Away from work, you might find me running, cooking, reading, traveling, taking pictures with a vintage medium format camera, or watching football. Dr. Buenviaje is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertension.

John Kallianos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kallianos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Kallianos is currently accepting new patients.

Kombiz Klein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Powers is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Bronchiectasis.

Kofi Bruce-Mensah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Bruce-Mensah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Bruce-Mensah is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Strachan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Strachan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Strachan is currently accepting new patients.