
Overview
My clinical interests include the minimally invasive management of urinary tract stones, including shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous, and ureteroscopic stone removal. I completed my training at the University of North Carolina in 1983 and was an American Urological Association Scholar (1983-1985) in the Division of Mineral Metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. In 1993, I returned to North Carolina as professor of urological surgery and director of the Duke Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center.
Dr. Preminger is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 140 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Preminger has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 Ambulatory Surgery Center
I am focused on the surgical and medical management of kidney stones. I do a large volume of surgeries for kidney stones, however what gives me the most satisfaction in my practice is helping my patients prevent kidney stone recurrence. I work closely with my patients to determine the specific causes for their kidney stones. We review this information and then decide on a preventative plan, which often includes dietary changes and even medications. I find it extremely rewarding to help my patients prevent kidney stones, as many of them are surprised that it is possible to prevent them. Dr. Lipkin is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
Duke Cancer Center
I specialize in the care of patients with urologic cancers – mainly prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer. A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things that can happen to someone. For many of our patients, they don’t necessarily feel different or look different, but they are scared to death. The most important thing you can get from Duke is real understanding of your particular case and what your options are. Knowledge is so reassuring and empowering for patients, especially those recently diagnosed with cancer. When you’re first diagnosed, you have to put your trust in a care team, and that’s hard to do if you don’t already know them. As the largest cancer center in North Carolina, Duke has great reputation and experience, which helps many patients chose Duke for their care. But we grow and develop our trust with patients because of who we are as people and how much expertise and care we bring to each case. Dr. George is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.
Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G
I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urethral Stricture, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Kidney StonesDr. Preminger isElite. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- LithotripsyDr. Preminger isElite. Learn about Lithotripsy.
- UreteroscopyDr. Preminger isElite. Learn about Ureteroscopy.
- Distinguished
- BoilsDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EndoscopyDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FolliculitisDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Perirenal AbscessDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about Perirenal Abscess.
- UPJ ObstructionDr. Preminger isDistinguished. Learn about UPJ Obstruction.
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- CystinuriaDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Cystinuria.
- EmpyemaDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Empyema.
- HydronephrosisDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Intussusception in ChildrenDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Intussusception in Children.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Preminger isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Experienced
- Bladder CancerDr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)Dr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Prostate (BPH).
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Preminger isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.



