"When I was a boy, I dreamed of becoming a simple country doctor. Although today I am not so much ""in the country"", that kind of doctor is who I am at heart. I enjoy the combination of the breadth of family medicine with the depth of the relationships the field allows me to form with patients of all ages and from all walks of life. I am particularly interested in cardiovascular disease prevention and helping patients manage hypertension (high blood pressure). Men's health is another area of interest, and I try to role model a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthful diet. I also offer no needle, no scalpel vasectomies at Duke Family Medicine Center. My research focuses on hypertension, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and obesity prevention. I enjoy traveling and taking time to appreciate the beauty and wonder around us.". Dr. Viera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Obesity.

I am a general nephrologist and am happy to see patients with chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, proteinuria, and resistant hypertension. I pride myself on returning telephone calls from my patients promptly and on sending letters to my patients following their clinic visits. What I like most about my practice is that I am able to take care of my patients for many years. Dr. Berkoben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

I take care of people with complicated hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic kidney diseases, and dialysis treatments. My niche is taking care of pregnant women with kidney diseases and hypertension, as well as complicated hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis in the hospital setting. I also take care of long-term follow-ups for patients who have had a kidney transplant. When I meet with a patient, I inform them about what the options are and help them make a decision. The kidney center here at Duke is nationally well-known, and we see patients from all over, including international patients. I always want my patients to know I am available for them, either through MyChart or if they call the office and ask a question; they'll usually get an answer within 24 hours. Dr. Kovalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

I love endocrinology because of the way it explores and explains the complex interactions between different organ systems in our body. I value the opportunity I get to connect with patients and develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with them. My highest priority is to listen to my patients and understand their questions and concerns, provide them with necessary information and tools, and then work together as a team to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plan which is the most beneficial to them. I am also a member of the Endocrine Society. Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my husband and two daughters. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Triple A Syndrome, and Pheochromocytoma.

Nicole Jelesoff is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jelesoff has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).

I find the endocrine organs and hormones fascinating and am forever learning new things from my patients. I cherish the overwhelming success in helping control and normalize hormone processes surgically. The hugs, handshakes or tears of joy from my patients at their follow up are the reason I became an endocrine surgeon. In addition to the treatment of aberrant endocrine gland function, I also evaluate any tumor process of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and endocrine pancreas. The unfortunate reality is that many of these tumors are cancerous. My own family has dealt with thyroid cancer. The experiences of my wife and mother-in-law in dealing with the diagnosis of cancer, the surgery, the treatment, the challenge of hormone regulation, the follow up and the reality of cancer recurrence is something that is a part of me and reflected in how I relate to my cancer patients. Dr. Stang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

I am a surgical oncologist and researcher who specializes in treating patients with endocrine tumors. Specifically, I see patients who have thyroid cancers, parathyroid disease, adrenal tumors and melanoma. I enjoy taking care of patients with cancers because the amount of trust and faith that they place in their doctors is special. Treating cancers allows you to develop a powerful relationship with a patient and their loved ones in a very short period of time, which is also unique. My favorite part of being a surgeon is seeing a patient with a problem and successfully seeing them through the surgical process. I believe in guiding each patient to their long-term goal based on their specific needs. When I am at home, I enjoy spending time with my family and being active outdoors by running, hiking, or gardening. Dr. Scheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

David Dalessio is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Dalessio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

My interest in medicine began as a child. My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so I grew up having a working knowledge of medicine. When I went to college, I became an EMT and developed a true interest in medicine. I fell in love with endocrinology during my residency while working with a physician who became my mentor. I enjoyed every minute of endocrine clinic and caring for patients with diabetes. The best part about being an endocrinologist is the long-term relationships with patients. Since many conditions in endocrinology are chronic conditions, I get to know my patients very well and spend a lot of time teaching them about the benefits and side effects of the treatments that we pick. I find that the more that my patients know, the better they do. I have four children and enjoy playing soccer with them and being a soccer dad. Dr. Canos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Nathaniel Coleman is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.

Atil Kargi is an Endocrinologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kargi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Cushing's syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Hypogonadism, Hypopituitarism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Lawrence Kim is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hyperaldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.