Thomas Koinis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Koinis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Koinis is currently accepting new patients.

"When I was a boy, I dreamed of becoming a simple country doctor. Although today I am not so much ""in the country"", that kind of doctor is who I am at heart. I enjoy the combination of the breadth of family medicine with the depth of the relationships the field allows me to form with patients of all ages and from all walks of life. I am particularly interested in cardiovascular disease prevention and helping patients manage hypertension (high blood pressure). Men's health is another area of interest, and I try to role model a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthful diet. I also offer no needle, no scalpel vasectomies at Duke Family Medicine Center. My research focuses on hypertension, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and obesity prevention. I enjoy traveling and taking time to appreciate the beauty and wonder around us.". Dr. Viera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Obesity.

Erik Ohman is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ohman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Barbara Sheline is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sheline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Thomas Povsic is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Povsic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Povsic is currently accepting new patients.

I take care of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). I also research signaling pathways that are altered in the development of PH in rodent models of the disease. PH covers a wide spectrum of diseases, from the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (prevalence of 15 in one million) to complications of more common heart and lung disease. PH typically leads to complications through its effects on the heart, leading to heart failure. At the Duke Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease we see a number of patients with PH and offer all available therapies, including continuous intravenous infusion, inhaled therapies, and surgical options. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Embolectomy, and Angioplasty.

Aparna Vaikunth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vaikunth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Vaikunth is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Turnbull is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Turnbull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Infertility, Crohn's Disease, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Turnbull is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Shaner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shaner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shaner is currently accepting new patients.

I have been an internist for many years, having first worked in upstate New York in my own private practice. My family and I moved to North Carolina in 2005. In addition to caring for my own panel of patients, I am involved in administrative work as well as teaching at the medical center and at Duke Primary Care Pickett Road. I especially enjoy internal medicine because of the problem solving that is often required to diagnose adult illnesses, and I savor the long-term relationships that I have with many of my patients. On a personal note, I have three wonderful teenage children, a black lab puppy, and my wife is a vascular surgeon. All keep me busy at home, but in my small amount of free time, I also enjoy road biking and have participated in a number of sprint and Olympic-length triathlons over the last 10 years. "". Dr. Peyser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Hope Hall-Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hall-Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Hall-Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

Jill Schaeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Schaeffer is currently accepting new patients.

Terry Fortin is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fortin has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Eisenmenger Syndrome.

I am a cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure and heart transplants. I see patients across the entire spectrum of heart failure, including early to late stages. In more advanced cases, I discuss the role of therapies, such as devices and heart transplants. My goal is to ensure that each patient receives optimal treatment for their condition. I provide a personalized approach to care and seek to understand the patient's unique story and journey. I enjoy answering questions about different treatment approaches and finding the right one for the patient. My passion for heart failure stems from excitement and appreciation for a growing number of effective treatment strategies in the field, and I look forward to discussing these with my patients. I am active in research, including clinical trials, and would be happy to discuss any opportunities to participate. In my free time, I enjoy getting to know the area, traveling, and spending time with my family. Dr. Selvaraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Cardiomyopathy.

"I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps."" I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.". Dr. Mentz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

I am a noninvasive cardiologist with clinical and research specialties in peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, and hypertension. I’ve been at Duke for over 10 years and in that time I’ve been proud to be part of Duke’s commitment to world class, patient-centric, personalized care. We are in the midst of major breakthroughs and advances in cardiovascular care, many of which have evolved here at Duke. But translating these advances to personalized care takes a strong partnership between a doctor and patient and I look forward to forging that relationship with each of my patients. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplant. I always strive to take a fresh look at patients and see what treatments we can offer that they may have not had before. I spend about half of my time doing clinical research that focuses on the outcomes of patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. We look for opportunities to improve care and new ways to treat heart disease. Our patients are the center of our universe and we look for the best ways possible to treat them. One of my favorite parts of my job is taking care of patients who think the road has ended and being able to offer them several new roads to improve their lives. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

I am a cardiologist trained and experienced in preventive cardiology. I have served as the medical director of the Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (formerly DUPAC) since 1994. I specialize in the prevention and treatment of heart disease risk factors before and after cardiac disease develops. I direct a program that uses the principles of balancing energy intake and expenditure to treat heart disease and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes. I also have an active practice for assessment and advice for the older athlete who wants to improve performance – whether he or she has heart disease or not. My research is directed at defining the best exercise regimen for the most benefit. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I provide primary care to all ages. I enjoy caring for children through older adults, especially when I see the whole family. I feel lucky to live so close by in the downtown Durham area with my husband and four kids. We regularly take advantage of the ability to walk to many of Durham’s great restaurants, the farmer's market, and activities on the Duke University campus. Dr. Sease is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I graduated from an internal medicine residency program in 2002. I have been working as a full-time internist since 2004. I grew up in India. I recently relocated to the Triangle area for a better quality of life. I have two children, and I love to spend time with my family and friends. It is my privilege to be working at Duke Primary Care. I enjoy taking care of patients and their families. I have a special interest in treating diabetes. I continue to learn a lot from my patients everyday, and it is a pleasure taking care of them. Dr. Boinapally is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.