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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intussusception in Children. 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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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
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- PPO
- 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
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Mathew Raynor is an Urologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Raynor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intussusception in Children. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Raynor is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G
I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intussusception in Children. His top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Obstructive Uropathy, Hernia Surgery, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G
As a urologist in Duke’s comprehensive kidney stone center, I focus on preventing and treating kidney stones using lifestyle changes, medicine and surgery. I see patients who have blood in their urine, problems with urination, as well as kidney stone pain and prevention. I went into urology because it’s a unique field where you can treat a problem with both medicine and surgery. My favorite part of my job is when someone comes in with pain and we are able to help relieve that pain and hopefully prevent it from returning. My hobbies outside of work include keeping up with my young daughter and spending time outside. Dr. Scales is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Intussusception in Children. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Obstructive Uropathy, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.