
Overview
I am a clinical investigator and geriatrician. I enjoy helping to care for older adults who are admitted to the hospital. I have a special interest in patients with multiple chronic conditions, and who are at greatest risk of delirium and other geriatric syndromes that frequently occur in the hospital.
Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Acute Pain.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 31 articles in the study of Dementia.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- 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
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Neurology Morreene Road
My goal is to evaluate patients as accurately as possible and determine the cause of problems with memory or thinking. I may order tests to help achieve this goal. Together, we will begin a treatment plan. Part of the plan may be starting a medication, entering a clinical trial, or participating in a research study. I am dedicated to developing, discovering, and using the latest health-related advances to evaluate, diagnose, and treat dementia. My mission is to provide patients the opportunity to participate in research and partner with us in discovering and understanding what causes changes to memory and thinking. Together, we will contribute to finding the cause and the cure. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Delirium.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Laura Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Alzheimer's Disease, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Geriatrics North Durham
As a geriatrician, I specialize in caring for older adults, focusing on conditions like memory loss and falls. I work as part of a team, partnering with the patient, their family or caregivers, and various healthcare team members to provide the best care possible. By understanding someone's goals and priorities, we can align their healthcare with what matters most to them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. Dr. Marwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- DeliriumDr. Whitson isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Advanced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Whitson isAdvanced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DementiaDr. Whitson isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Memory LossDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Whitson isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.


