The 20 Best Menkes Disease Doctors Near Me in North Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Menkes Disease Doctors in North Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Menkes Disease near North Carolina, US. Of these, 33 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Elizabeth K. Goacher
    Advanced in Menkes Disease
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Menkes Disease
    Physician Assistant

    Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a physician assistant in the division of gastroenterology. I treat many types of liver problems, including autoimmune hepatitis, genetic conditions, and viral hepatitis. I also treat downstream problems of ascites, which cause abdominal swelling, or encephalopathy, which can affect your brain. My favorite part is being able to walk with people on their journey toward health and wellness. When you come to see me, you see a team practice. I work together with Dr. Andrew Muir and have since 2001. I hope you know that when you see me, you are seeing him because we are a team. We see patients jointly and collaboratively, and you have access to so many resources, including nutritionists, physical therapists, and referrals we can make within Duke. Ms. Goacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.

    Andrew J. Muir
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am proud to serve as the Chief of the Duke Division of Gastroenterology. In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy my clinical practice focused on the care of patients with liver diseases. I also continue to participate in clinical research and hope that these studies offer our patients the latest advances and treatment options. Dr. Muir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Lindsay Y. King
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease. Being a hepatologist allows me to form long term relationships and work together with patients and families to make a diagnosis and a treatment plan. I am particularly interested in liver transplantation as well as the care of patients with autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease including primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In addition to patient care, I have an interest in medical education. Because new treatments and discoveries are constantly being made within the field of hepatology, I am continually learning and enjoy sharing this knowledge with patients, families, and medical trainees. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, and Hepatitis.

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    Lari Young
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Endocrinology

    MyHealth1st

    1389 Westgate Center Drive, Suite B, 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lari Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Menkes Disease, Menopause, MAGIC Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Noreen Bukhari
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Experienced in Menkes Disease

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I specialize in treating patients with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, tremors, dystonia, tics and cerebellar ataxia. I also apply botulinum toxin and deep brain stimulation for treating select movement disorders patients. My patients' questions and resilience inspires my research pursuits and drives me to advance therapies for movement disorders. I grew up in New York and have enjoyed settling down in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, volunteering for charity work, and sightseeing. Dr. Bukhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Fred C. Fowler
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

    1085 Ne Gateway Ct Ne, Suite 280, 
    Concord, NC 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Fowler is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Fowler has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

    Omobonike O. Sanders
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Duke Gastroenterology Raleigh Endoscopy

    3300 Executive Dr, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I strongly believe that the doctor-patient relationship is key in the practice of medicine and the most essential component for the delivery of high quality health care in the diagnosis and management of disease. As such, as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, my favorite part of the day starts with getting to know the patient. I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease with a particular interest in liver cancer and liver transplantation. In addition to my clinical interests, I also have an interest in improving how health care is delivered to patients using innovative and cutting edge technologies. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Eric B. Thompson
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Carolina Digestive Health Associates PA

    300 Billingsley Rd, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Thompson is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Bethany Medical

    507 Lindsay Street, 
    High Point, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Radha Menon is a Gastroenterologist in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Myers is a Gastroenterologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Myers is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    NorthEast Digestive Health Center

    1070 Vinehaven Drive NE, 
    Concord, NC 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Chiemprabha is a Gastroenterologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Chiemprabha has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chiemprabha is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Digestive Health Services-Shepherd

    500 Shepherd St Ste 300, 
    Winston Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gilliam is a Gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Gilliam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Wilson Disease, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Cowden Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Hiteshri Suresh
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Family Medicine

    Duke Primary Care Holly Springs Fily Medicine

    401 Irving Pkwy, 
    Holly Springs, NC 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    As a family physician, I enjoy treating adult patients with various medical conditions. I practice evidence based medicine. I love primary care as it gives me an opportunity to develop long-term relationships with my patients and their families. I practiced in Alabama for 10 years before moving to North Carolina in 2022. I live in Cary with my husband and son. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family. Dr. Suresh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Subacute Combined Degeneration.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Family Medicine

    Univ. Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    75 Freedom Pkwy Ste C, 
    Pittsboro, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Corey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Dr. Corey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Neurology

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    1540 Sunday Dr, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Glenn is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Glenn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc

    15 Regional Dr, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Martin is a Gastroenterologist in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Experienced in Menkes Disease

    Novant Health Neurology - Shallotte

    512 Village Rd Ste 207, 
    Shallotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Skidmore is a Neurologist in Shallotte, North Carolina. Dr. Skidmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Corticobasal Degeneration, Oppenheim Dystonia, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Skidmore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Internal Medicine
    114 W Medical Park Dr, 
    Lexington, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Long is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, North Carolina. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Menkes Disease, Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, Alzheimer's Disease, and Ringworm.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Experienced in Menkes Disease

    Pardee Neurology Associates - Arden

    2775 Hendersonville Rd, 
    Arden, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Van Straten is a Neurologist in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Van Straten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Parkinsonism, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Menkes Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1663 Campus Park Dr Ste D, 
    Monroe, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Chand is a Gastroenterologist in Monroe, North Carolina. Dr. Chand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Menkes Disease. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Menkes Disease?

    Menkes disease is a genetic disorder in which the body has a problem absorbing and distributing copper to bodily organs. The disease affects mental and physical development.

    When should I see an Menkes Disease doctor in North Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Menkes Disease doctor in North Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Menkes Disease doctors in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Menkes Disease doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Menkes Disease doctor in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Menkes Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Menkes Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Menkes Disease doctor in North Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Menkes Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Menkes Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Menkes Disease doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Menkes Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Menkes Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Menkes Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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