I am a family medicine doctor interested in all aspects of primary care. I currently treat pediatric patients. I believe in the team approach and like to work with patients to come up with a treatment plan that works for them after they leave the office. I love to travel and always have a plan for my next trip in my head. Dr. Krueger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

I enjoy caring for all members of the family, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. I have a particular interest in preventive care. I am happily married and have two wonderful sons. I like exercising, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Bostelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

I have been in practice at Duke Primary Care Butner-Creedmoor for seven years. I spent my first career practicing medicine in the U.S. Air Force. I was privileged to serve my country and now feel privileged to work in the Duke health system. I went into family medicine because I enjoy getting to know my patients and seeing them over the long term. I enjoy all aspects of family medicine and enjoy seeing all ages. I especially enjoy chronic illness management and sports medicine. I hope to spend the rest of my medical career being a family medicine physician for Duke Primary Care. I am married and have three children. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, cycling and exploring new areas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Elizabeth Baltaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Baltaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Baltaro is currently accepting new patients.

Craig Hoffmeier is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Hoffmeier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

John Strittmatter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oxford, North Carolina. Dr. Strittmatter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Strittmatter is currently accepting new patients.

Larhoda Chavis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxford, North Carolina. Dr. Chavis has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Chavis is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Pacca is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Oxford, North Carolina. Dr. Pacca is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Endocarditis. Dr. Pacca is currently accepting new patients.

I am a former New Yorker who stayed at Duke after I completed my fellowship in advanced cardiology in 2011. I take care of patients across the large spectrum of cardiovascular issues, from patients who are newly symptomatic and need evaluation and diagnosis to patients who have chronic conditions or diseases that need long term care or multiple follow-ups. I also see patients with a family history of heart disease who are interested in lifestyle changes and medicines that may minimize their risk of heart disease in the future. As a cardiologist, I feel it is my goal is to educate my patients about their heart health and to provide information about medicines, therapies, procedures and lifestyle habits that can help them play an active role in their health care. I believe that taking a detailed medical history, and spending time getting to know my patients on a personal level, are fundamental to the development of an individual plan of care. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

I grew up in a medical household. My mother was a nurse and my dad was an orthopaedic surgeon. I grew up in that atmosphere, went to the hospital with my dad and liked it. I never thought about doing anything else. My favorite part of my job is the direct, one-on-one interaction with the patients. We see them in the clinic when they come in with a problem, we do whatever testing is necessary, the procedures, and hopefully get them feeling better and doing well. Then we see them back in follow up for years and years. Seeing the full spectrum of their care is very rewarding. When a patient chooses Duke and Triangle Heart, they can be assured of the best, most up-to-date, most cutting-edge care no matter who they are or what their background is. Each patient likely will feel like they are the only patient we have. We’re very accessible and easy to reach – with the support of a major heart center. I think that’s very special. Dr. Komada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Heart Attack, and Endoscopy.

As a non-invasive cardiologist at Triangle Heart Associates, I focus on chronic disease diagnosis and management. I work with patients who have a broad range of primary cardiac problems. Some patients don’t yet have a cardiac diagnosis and are referred here where we make the diagnosis and provide lifelong treatment. A big part of my job is educating patients. I hope when they leave the office they understand why they’re taking certain medicines and getting specific treatments. I become very close with the patients I see over a long period of time. It’s rewarding to see the impact you have on those people. It’s hard to beat Duke in the quality of care in cardiology and the breadth of services available. Dr. Moore is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.

My path to medicine was non-traditional. Although I've always had a keen interest in science and a desire to be of service to others, I didn't become a doctor until halfway through a far-flung 25-year Navy career. Family Medicine has been a perfect fit for me, as I've had the privilege of treating a broad range of patients in a wide variety of settings. I've come to believe that the most important and powerful factor in bringing wellness into medical care is a mutually respectful and compassionate relationship between doctors and their patients. My kids are the greatest joy in my life, and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. Away from work, you might find me running, cooking, reading, traveling, taking pictures with a vintage medium format camera, or watching football. Dr. Buenviaje is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertension.

I’m a Triangle native and was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. I completed most of my schooling and training in the area, and I find it an absolute privilege to care for heart patients in this community. In medical school, I opted to pursue a career in cardiology thanks to the variety it provides and the enormous differences cardiologists make in patient's lives. As an interventional cardiologist, I can do a heart catheterization, open a blockage, and immediately treat a patient’s symptoms, which is extremely gratifying. I also see patients in our office for a variety of general cardiology conditions ranging from chest pain to valve disease. Our clinic is easily accessible to the community, but has a close attachment to a world-renowned heart center at Duke Health. Therefore, our patients can know that they are receiving the most up-to-date and cutting-edge care available. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, and Heart Attack.

I am a general cardiologist who focuses on the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. I have always enjoyed teaching and aim to educate patients on cardiovascular disease. Through education, I hope to empower patients and improve overall health. I grew up in North Carolina and am grateful to give back to my home state and the Duke community. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Angina, and Heart Failure.

My favorite part of work is sitting down and talking with people about their disease. I put a lot of effort into explaining things in intuitive ways, in lay terms, about how these diseases work. Some are pretty difficult to explain. But I think it’s important that people understand their disease – what we’re doing when we make an intervention, what we’re trying to accomplish and frankly what we’re not able to accomplish sometimes. The explanations put people more in a position of feeling in control, and they actually do better with their disease when they understand it. What motivates me is that there are people out there confronting a disease that never rests. For all the dramatic things that make headlines in the world of cardiology, there is no substitute for the day-to-day interventions – diet, medication and activity – that really are most important. Dr. Conway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I enjoy helping and educating patients in regards to the prevention and management of their cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, lipid disorders, arrhythmias, and valvular disease. A primary goal is to ensure that patients are well-educated in regards to their cardiovascular disease process as well as to collaborate with the patients and their families in regards to their plan of care. When not working, I enjoy reading, being a foodie, spending time with family, and going for walks with my dog Emery. Ms. Erna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

I enjoy assisting patients with both the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and with the chronic management of cardiovascular disease. My interests are general and consultative cardiology, which includes primary prevention, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, lipid disorders, valvular disorders, and coronary artery disease. Prior to becoming a physician assistant (PA), I worked as a cardiovascular technologist in the cardiac catheterization lab. Since I completed the PA program, I have continued to work in cardiology. I am originally from southeastern Pennsylvania and have enjoyed living in North Carolina since the mid-1990s. Dr. Peifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Kenneth Strachan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Strachan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Strachan is currently accepting new patients.

It is a great privilege to see older adult patients in consultation and to work with them, their families, and their primary care physicians to ensure the highest quality of health and wellness. I am especially interested in the care of those with cognitive difficulties, those who struggle with mood changes, and those who find themselves serving as caregivers to others. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Post Polio Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

Lawrence Greenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenblatt has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.