The 20 Best Wilson Disease Doctors Near Me in Chapel Hill, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Wilson Disease near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Mottl is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mottl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    Office

    106 Research Dr, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samy Hadjadj is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hadjadj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Wilson Disease.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Klara Klein is an Endocrinologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ectopic Cushing's syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    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 Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.

    Oren Fix
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oren Fix is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Fix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Liver Transplant.

    Noreen Bukhari
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Duke Neurology Morreene Road

    932 Morreene Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    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 Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Parkinson's Disease.

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

    Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    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 Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    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 Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

    Matthew A. Sparks
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Duke Nephrology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy taking care of patients with a wide variety of kidney disorders. My clinical interests include glomerulonephritis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cancer-related kidney disease, and electrolyte disorders. I enjoy working as a team and serve as the clinic director of the nephrology fellows clinic. My goal is to ensure each patient is offered evidence-based treatments and is well informed and educated about kidney health. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Magnesium Deficiency, Interstitial Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Experienced in Wilson Disease

    Office

    123 W Franklin St, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nora Franceschini is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Franceschini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Barritt is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Barritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Internal Medicine

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Culpepper is an Internal Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Culpepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Wilson Disease, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    100 Eastowne Dr Fl 1, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Zeitler is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zeitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Wilson Disease.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Eastowne Dr Fl 3, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Clemmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Clemmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Acromegaly, Hypopituitarism, Sheehan Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Geriatrics

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lee is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Paget's Disease of Bone.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    Office

    Duke Medical Ctr, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean-paul Kovalik is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kovalik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Endocrinology

    Durham VA Medical Center

    508 Fulton St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Crowley is an Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Low Blood Sugar, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Advanced in Wilson Disease

    Office

    508 Fulton St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Coffman is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Coffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology

    Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gentzon Hall is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Wilson Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    4101 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uptal Patel is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wilson Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Wilson Disease?

    Wilson disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.

    When should I see a Wilson Disease doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 a Wilson Disease doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Wilson Disease doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Wilson Disease doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 a Wilson Disease doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Wilson Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Wilson 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 a Wilson Disease doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Disease doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Wilson 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 a Wilson Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Wilson 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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