After 20 years of clinical and research experience using low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets, I am continually amazed at how health can be improved by just changing the food that someone eats. I use an approach that is simple and effective, and evidence-based. Medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, GERD, fatty liver, and PCOS, can all be improved or even reversed through food. I am specialized in internal Medicine and obesity medicine, and I am the author of the books End Your Carb Confusion, The New Atkins for a New You, Keto Clarity, and Cholesterol Clarity. Dr. Westman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

I became a pediatrician because of my interest in assisting in children’s growth, safety, development, and mental wellbeing across infancy, childhood, and adolescence. I see myself as an educator to my patients and the entire family unit. Through education and use of proven medical and lifestyle interventions I strive to improve your child’s immediate and future wellbeing. I look forward to meeting and getting to know your family. Dr. Plasencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. His top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

As a primary care pediatrician, I care for children from birth through adolescence. I consider it a great privilege to work with children and their families while helping them navigate the challenges and excitement of their growth and development. I love getting to know each child's unique personality and hope to partner with parents to support their children's health. In addition to general pediatrics, I also have special interests in advocacy, early childhood literacy, and medical education. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two boys hiking and exploring Durham. Dr. Mccormick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial and Delayed Growth.

I am a primary care pediatrician who sees patients both in primary care clinic and the newborn nursery. I enjoy getting to know families and watching children grow and develop over time. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and spending time with family. Dr. Germana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

I am a general pediatrician who sees infants, young children, and adolescents, but I have a particular interest in adolescent care. I like to help teenagers transition through a challenging period in their lives. I think that teens get a bad reputation that I don't think they deserve. When I meet with a family for the first time, I like to give them a chance to tell their story. I don't just want to learn the family's medical history. I want to learn the story of their lives, which often contains important clinical information. One big advantage for patients who come to Duke Health is that, if they need specialty care, we can coordinate with a specialist. Outside of work, I am happily married with two kids, four dogs, and a cat. My family and I like to do a lot of outdoor activities like biking, running, and windsurfing at the coast. Dr. Moses is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. His top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Acute Pain.

I chose pediatrics because I love developing long-term relationships with the kids and families in my care. I love watching kids grow from infancy through adolescence and helping them with any concerns along the way. It is important to me to practice evidence-based medicine. I believe in following recommendations, guidelines, and the latest data, while also using shared decision-making to tailor information to the child and family’s specific needs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. Dr. Goli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

My life's career goal has been to assist parents and caregivers with raising healthy, well-rounded children. I do complete physical exams on children, from newborns through college-age. I have experience in diagnosing and managing children with acute and chronic illnesses, such as asthma and allergies, as well as those with infections, such as strep throat and ear infections. I also do evaluations for children with mood and learning difficulties and evaluations for kids with weight concerns. My greatest joy as a pediatrician is to see someone I have been treating for years graduate and move on to college. When I step back and look at the face of the patient and parent, I see pride and accomplishment. In my own way, I view their success as being mine also. Dr. Sessions is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

I am a clinical geneticist and a pediatrician with a deep interest in undiagnosed and rare genetic disorders. I provide medical care for children and adults with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms and signs of genetic disorders, when evaluations have not provided a specific diagnosis. Dr. Shashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia.

I see patients with memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In almost every encounter, I feel like I see two patients: the person with the disease and the person taking care of the person with the disease. The caregiver often needs as much attention as the patient because they are under a lot of stress, so I offer helpful tips, advice, encouragement, and resources. These diseases don’t have cures, so I spend a lot of time talking with caregivers, diagnosing the disease, and helping families cope. There are some medicines we use for these diseases, but their effect is fairly limited, so we also try to treat side effects, such as depression or behavioral problems. It’s a partnership between the doctor, the patient, and the family trying to keep the patient as safe, happy, and healthy as possible. I am also involved in research projects and enjoy both seeing patients and studying their diseases in the lab. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

Elizabeth Landolfo is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Landolfo has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Daniel Ostrovsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ostrovsky has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

As a general pediatrician, my focus is on the overall health and wellness of my patients. I strive to approach each child as an individual and work to understand as much as I can about all the parts of their life that can affect them. In particular, I have an interest in the promotion of Early Relational Health through the lens of early childhood literacy and work with our Reach Out and Read program to promote this important part of childhood development. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

I love my job. I feel honored in my profession to have the unique privilege of being ensured with the trust and confidence of patient's lives and emotions. I enjoy learning from my patients as much as I love teaching them about their illnesses and helping them lead healthier lives. The study of medicine has allowed me to pursue my fascination with the scientific intricacies of the human body and my passion for creating long-lasting, meaningful relationships with my patients. Outside of the office, I enjoy running, hiking, cooking, and sitting on the porch with family and friends. Dr. Avery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Familial Hypertension.

Milani Patel is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Matthews is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial and Sunken Fontanelles. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen Gest is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top area of expertise is Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Gest is currently accepting new patients.

Gail Spiridigliozzi is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Spiridigliozzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, X-Linked Creatine Deficiency, Hypotonia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Spiridigliozzi is currently accepting new patients.

Cathy Heffner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Heffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Dementia, Dysgraphia, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Heffner is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Cooley is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Cooley is currently accepting new patients.