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

Beth Jonas is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jonas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Jonas is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Balevic is a Pediatrics specialist and a Rheumatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Balevic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Sarcoidosis. Dr. Balevic is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Orzechowski is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Orzechowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Orzechowski is currently accepting new patients.

Rumey Ishizawar is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

Kinga Vereczkey is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Vereczkey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Vereczkey is currently accepting new patients.

Saira Sheikh is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sheikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Arthritis. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.

Abigail Gilbert is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Behcet Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Arthritis. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Baker-Lepain is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Baker-Lepain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

Ellen Snyder is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Bergdolt is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Bergdolt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Dr. Bergdolt is currently accepting new patients.

Alfredo Rivadeneira is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rivadeneira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Behcet Disease, Takayasu Arteritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Rivadeneira is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Nelson is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, and Relapsing Polychondritis. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

James Kurz is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Kurz is currently accepting new patients.

Growing up I always loved science. A career in medicine was a natural fit for me, as it combined my love of people with my love for science. I further pursued rheumatology because it is a refreshing challenge to help people with rare diseases. There is so much opportunity for educating patients about their body, and helping them live better lives. Here at Duke Health, I collaborate with the Duke Cancer Institute taking care of patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancers. I also work with the oncologists helping manage specific patients on immune checkpoint blockades for their cancer therapy. Restoring hope to patients in order to help them achieve their goals is always my approach to individualized patient care. Dr. Weinmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

As a rheumatologic, I care for people living with a range of autoimmune conditions. As Director of the Duke Lupus Clinic and Duke Lupus Registry, I specialize in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus related conditions. I was drawn to the field of rheumatology because of the complex, multi-system nature of autoimmune diseases and the many exciting advances in immune therapies. Rheumatology is a field where the most important part of my visit is listening and understanding my patients' journey. I work alongside an exceptional group of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students, researchers, and staff. Together, our goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive and state-of-the-art care for people living with lupus. Outside of clinic, I enjoy biking, running, and spending time with my family. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

I enjoy the field of medicine because of the relationships that are built between patients and myself. I place a strong emphasis on educating patients about their conditions and medication. This allows us to go through a shared decision-making process that tailors treatment to the individual. Dr. Doss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

I am an internal medicine and primary care doctor. I enjoy caring for adults and working as a partner with patients to improve their lifestyle and ultimately their health. I care for a wide range of adult diseases, including heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, COPD, asthma, and acute illness. Dr. Fink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Cardiac Diverticulum, and X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I am a board-certified rheumatologist who provides consultative care for patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. My training and experience have provided me with the ability to evaluate and treat complex illnesses and work closely with your primary care provider to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to patient care, I spend about half of my time doing clinical research. Throughout my research career, I have focused on the development of novel therapies for various rheumatologic diseases, including primary Sjögren’s syndrome, vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As a leader within the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, I have gained an appreciation for the value of teamwork in addressing patient concerns and improving our clinical practice. I balance my job through family and sports, which keeps me energized and happy with my work. Dr. St. Clair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Relapsing Polychondritis.