Hans Herfarth
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Hans Herfarth

Gastroenterology
UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne
100 Eastowne Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne
100 Eastowne Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Hans Herfarth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Dr. Herfarth is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Rex Hospital
Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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FirstCarolinaCare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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Medicaid
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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Trillium
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center at Eastowne
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Other Locations
The Bodford Family Transverse Myelitis Center
460 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Herfarth 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

5 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Early Proof of Concept of TAK-018 for the Prevention of Postoperative Crohn's Disease Recurrence
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 2a Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Early Proof of Concept of TAK-018 for the Prevention of Postoperative Crohn's Disease Recurrence
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: TAK-018
Study Phase: Phase 2
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Open Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Fixed-dose Combination RHB-104 in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Fixed-dose Combination RHB-104 in Subjects With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 08, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1B Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Microbiome Dynamics of SER-287 in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
A Phase 1B Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Microbiome Dynamics of SER-287 in Subjects With Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 20, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiome Transplantation (FMT) in the Treatment of Antibiotic Dependent Pouchitis (ADP)
Safety and Efficacy of Fecal Microbiome Transplantation (FMT) in the Treatment of Antibiotic Dependent Pouchitis (ADP)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 14, 2019
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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148 Total Publications

In Memoriam Kim Isaacs.
In Memoriam Kim Isaacs.
Journal: Inflammatory bowel diseases
Published: December 16, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hans Herfarth

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Hans Herfarth by calling their office at 984-974-5050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hans Herfarth a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hans Herfarth is classified as an Elite expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Hans Herfarth specialize in?

While Dr. Hans Herfarth is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Hans Herfarth participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hans Herfarth has published 148 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Hans Herfarth's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hans Herfarth accept my insurance?

Dr. Hans Herfarth accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-5050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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