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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- 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 27710
4220 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
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
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, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
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 University Hospital
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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Muscle Atrophy, and Swallowing Difficulty.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Heflin isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- 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).
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)