Overview
Louis Almekinders is a Sports Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Almekinders is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3609 Southwest Durham Dr, Durham, NC 27707
5213 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Louis Almekinders
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Louis Almekinders?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Louis Almekinders by calling their office at 919-471-9622. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Louis Almekinders a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Louis Almekinders is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Louis Almekinders specialize in?
While Dr. Louis Almekinders is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tennis Elbow. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Louis Almekinders participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Louis Almekinders has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Louis Almekinders's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Louis Almekinders accept my insurance?
Dr. Louis Almekinders accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-471-9622 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Almekinders isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Almekinders isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Almekinders isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- TendinitisDr. Almekinders isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Almekinders isExperienced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.