Nicole Orzechowski is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Orzechowski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Orzechowski is currently accepting new patients.

Rumey Ishizawar is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

Alfredo Rivadeneira is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rivadeneira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Behcet Disease, Takayasu Arteritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Rivadeneira is currently accepting new patients.

Beth Jonas is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jonas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Jonas is currently accepting new patients.

Ellen Snyder is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

Abigail Gilbert is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Behcet Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Arthritis. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

Ben Blomberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Blomberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Blomberg is currently accepting new patients.

Kinga Vereczkey is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Vereczkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Vereczkey is currently accepting new patients.

Brad Barnes is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Prestwood is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Prestwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Prestwood is currently accepting new patients.

Jack Mcbride is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Vascular Dementia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mcbride is currently accepting new patients.

John Batsis is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Batsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, Osteoarthritis, and Hypertension. Dr. Batsis is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Loeser is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Loeser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Loeser is currently accepting new patients.

James Kurz is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Kurz is currently accepting new patients.

Growing up I always loved science. A career in medicine was a natural fit for me, as it combined my love of people with my love for science. I further pursued rheumatology because it is a refreshing challenge to help people with rare diseases. There is so much opportunity for educating patients about their body, and helping them live better lives. Here at Duke Health, I collaborate with the Duke Cancer Institute taking care of patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancers. I also work with the oncologists helping manage specific patients on immune checkpoint blockades for their cancer therapy. Restoring hope to patients in order to help them achieve their goals is always my approach to individualized patient care. Dr. Weinmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

I enjoy the field of medicine because of the relationships that are built between patients and myself. I place a strong emphasis on educating patients about their conditions and medication. This allows us to go through a shared decision-making process that tailors treatment to the individual. Dr. Doss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

I am a board-certified rheumatologist who provides consultative care for patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. My training and experience have provided me with the ability to evaluate and treat complex illnesses and work closely with your primary care provider to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to patient care, I spend about half of my time doing clinical research. Throughout my research career, I have focused on the development of novel therapies for various rheumatologic diseases, including primary Sjögren’s syndrome, vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As a leader within the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, I have gained an appreciation for the value of teamwork in addressing patient concerns and improving our clinical practice. I balance my job through family and sports, which keeps me energized and happy with my work. Dr. William is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Relapsing Polychondritis.

I enjoy the long-term relationships I build with patients as a rheumatologist. My primary areas of clinical expertise in rheumatology are systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and inflammatory myopathies, especially dermatomyositis and the antisynthetase syndrome. I co-founded the Duke Lupus Clinic in 2007. I am also a passionate educator and mentor. I have led the Duke Rheumatology Fellowship Program to train rheumatology doctors since 2008. I chair the Department of Medicine Faculty Development Academy to mentor education scholars, and I serve as the Vice Chair for Education for the Duke Department of Medicine. In this role, I oversee educational programs throughout the Department of Medicine. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exercising, and gardening. Dr. Criscione is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I have been very fortunate to get to know my patients well and follow them over time. The most rewarding part of my job is having a connection with my patients and being a part of their lives. I enjoy helping people set health goals and working together to achieve them. Outside of work I enjoy judging figure skating, watching Duke basketball, and most of all participating in my two son’s school and extracurricular activities. Dr. Waite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, and Galloway-Mowat Syndrome.

David Caldwell is a Rheumatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.