Dr. Michael E. Lipkin
Overview
I am focused on the surgical and medical management of kidney stones. I do a large volume of surgeries for kidney stones, however what gives me the most satisfaction in my practice is helping my patients prevent kidney stone recurrence. I work closely with my patients to determine the specific causes for their kidney stones. We review this information and then decide on a preventative plan, which often includes dietary changes and even medications. I find it extremely rewarding to help my patients prevent kidney stones, as many of them are surprised that it is possible to prevent them.
Dr. Lipkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH). His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- 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
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lipkin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Raleigh Hematology Oncology Clinic
Prior to arriving at Duke, I was faculty at UT Southwestern where I had a dual appointment at the North Texas VA for 10 years. During this time, I was one of the highest volume robotic VA surgeons treating veterans with urologic cancer in addition to my clinic practice at UTSW. I joined the Urology department at Duke in 2024. At Duke, I have continued my focus on urologic oncology, specifically prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. I have a particular interest in prostate cancer. I was one of the earliest adopters of a novel surgical technique termed the Retzius Sparing Prostatectomy, which allows for the earlier return urinary control. I have further adopted a novel technique for the treatment of localized prostate cancer known as irreversible electroporation (IRE). This technique is a form of focal therapy for carefully selected patients. The advantages of IRE include less urinary and sexual side effects than conventional prostate cancer treatments. In addition, my clinical expertise includes advanced robotic reconstruction of the upper urinary tract. These procedures involve using segments of bowel or buccal grafts (inner lining of the cheek) to reconstruct damaged ureters. Dr. Gahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH). His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.
Associated Urologists Of North Carolina PA
Brian Bennett is an Urologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bennett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH). His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.
Associated Urologists Of North Carolina PA
Daniel Khera-Mcrackan is an Urologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Khera-Mcrackan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH). His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Khera-Mcrackan is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Kidney StonesDr. Lipkin isElite. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. Lipkin isElite. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- UreteroscopyDr. Lipkin isElite. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Distinguished
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EndoscopyDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FolliculitisDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Folliculitis.
- HydronephrosisDr. Lipkin isDistinguished. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Advanced
- Bladder StonesDr. Lipkin isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- EmpyemaDr. Lipkin isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Lipkin isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Retroperitoneal FibrosisDr. Lipkin isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Lipkin isAdvanced. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Congenital Mesoblastic NephromaDr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma.
- CystinuriaDr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Cystinuria.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Lipkin isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.