I grew up in upstate New York and moved down here for medical school and loved the area and stayed. I am married with two children. I have been at this practice since graduating residency in 2008 and have enjoyed working with the staff and patients in this area. Dr. Berstler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia Type 3.

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 Obesity in Children. 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 Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Jolene Jean-Gracia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Jean-Gracia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Jean-Gracia is currently accepting new patients.

Leslie Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Oligodendroglioma, and Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Natalie Hobdy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Dr. Hobdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hobdy is currently accepting new patients.

The majority of my practice is focused on treating patients with the disease obesity. I am a general surgeon who completed a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, so that I can offer obesity care using advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. I am also board certified in obesity medicine and my hope is to approach patients comprehensively. Obesity is a chronic disease that needs lifelong follow up. This approach takes a team and here at Duke Health, we have a fantastic team. A true multidisciplinary approach helps us meet all the needs of our patients. With my training, I also treat gallbladder disease, stomach diseases, acid reflux, and hernias. With my laparoscopic and robotic training, I can offer the safest and best approaches for your general surgery needs. When I meet you in clinic, we will talk through all the treatments options for your condition so we make the best and safest decision for you and your family. My goal is to offer you the care that I would want for my family. Dr. Eckhouse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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 Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Strittmatter is currently accepting new patients.

The most important role of a doctor is to identify and appropriately treat conditions while at the same time making complex information understandable for every patient. I believe that It is important to give parents and children the tools, knowledge, and vocabulary to be their best advocate. From complicated heart disease diagnosed in the fetal patient to the care of infants, children, and young adults, I hope to help families maintain heart health. Dr. Ophelia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Obesity in Children.

Kimberly Davis is a Pediatrics provider in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Chickenpox, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Brandes is a Pediatrics provider in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Brandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Croup. Dr. Brandes is currently accepting new patients.

Aarthi Agaram is a Pediatrics provider in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Agaram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Agaram is currently accepting new patients.

William Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Dr. Clark has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Hypothyroidism.

Priyanka Arora is a Pediatrics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Roseola, Obesity in Children, and Stork Bite. Dr. Arora is currently accepting new patients.

John Kallianos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kallianos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Kallianos is currently accepting new patients.

Taking care of patients and helping them realize their personal health goals is my passion. I love to help my patients understand their medical problems and work with them to find treatments and solutions that they are comfortable with. I believe that this process is a collaboration between my patient, myself and other medical team members. I am married and have three wonderful children. I love singing and love to watch movies during my spare time. Dr. Aderoju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I believe the path to better health starts with clear communication and a commitment from both the patient and the doctor. I live my life as my father, who was also a physician, taught me. I encourage myself and my patients to realize that today is an opportunity that may not present itself tomorrow and enjoy what you have, as there are many blessings even if you don’t see them. I enjoy spending time in nature and believe it has healing powers – nature is the best “reset button” in life. I love to challenge myself with outdoor sports including running marathons, biking, hiking and yoga. Dr. Chazli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I approach my practice as a partnership between me and my patients -- providing them with knowledge to improve and sustain their overall health for acute care, chronic illness and preventative health. I learn as much from them as they do from me. It is an honor and a privilege to take care of patients and their families, and to know they entrust their lives to you. I can't see myself doing anything else. I moved to North Carolina in 1992 from New Jersey, and joined Durham Medical Center in 1995. How fortunate and blessed I am to work with a wonderful group of providers. It was in my seventh grade science class when I realized how much I enjoyed science and all that it entailed. I have always been a people person and like to say I never meet a stranger. So working in medicine has been more than fulfilling. Working at Duke has been remarkable with access to a host of specialist and services for the patients I serve. I am truly humbled to be part of an organization where patients come first!. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

The impact I have on my patients is what I enjoy most about being a weight loss surgeon. It is amazing that we can do an operation that not only helps a patient lose weight, but also fixes their diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with giving them a better quality of life. There are a lot of options these days for people who are considering weight loss surgery. It’s important for patients to take into account each institution and what resources they have available. Duke is fully equipped to take care of complex cases in a safe manner. We have a multi-institutional team that’s been around the Triangle the longest and has the most experience. Almost every patient comes back after surgery and we see some of their previous medical conditions go away. That’s a good definition of success. Dr. Portenier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

I came to Duke from Nebraska, where I was a medical director for two weight loss surgery programs. I decided to become a weight loss surgeon because it gives me the chance to establish a long-term relationship with my patients. For many patients, weight loss surgery often feels like a fresh start, since they are able to get rid of some of the health problems they may have acquired due to their weight and do certain activities they couldn’t do before. I get a thrill out of being able help patients start this “new life.” My approach to care involves listening to what the patient wants out of the surgery, educating them about various treatment options and performing a full evaluation. Then, I work with the patient to come up with a treatment plan that meets their physical and mental health needs. Dr. Sudan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastric Bypass, and Gallbladder Removal.