Dr. Richard K. Wood
Overview
I’m a general gastroenterologist and treat a wide range of GI problems, but my area of specialty is in esophageal disorders. I see patients who may have swallowing disorders, hard-to-control acid reflux disease, or disorders or problems with the muscles of their esophagus. I also see patients with Barrett's esophagus, which is a gastroesophageal reflux disease where the lining of the esophagus may change over long periods of time. We need to treat it to prevent patients from getting esophageal cancer. It is important to establish a level of trust and have compassion for patients, making sure they feel that I’m completely invested in what’s important for them, doing everything to get to the right answers of what’s causing their symptoms, and coming up with a plan that works best to treat their problem.
Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- 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
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J
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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Carl Berg is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Berg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, and Reynolds Syndrome. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
Within my field of gastroenterology, I have a special interest in acute and chronic liver disease and short gut syndrome. Many of my patients require a liver and / or small bowel transplant and it is extremely rewarding to see the improvement in their health and quality of life after this happens. These patients have to be followed long term and I think that it is extremely important for them and their families to have a good understanding of their disease and what I am thinking regarding their treatment and management options. Having said this, I think that having good communication is a key component of my relationship with patients as a physician. I strive to provide my patients with the best care and I think that being in a medical center like Duke Health allows me to have this opportunity. Dr. Segovia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, and Hepatitis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Wood isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- EndoscopyDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Wood isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Wood isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.