Overview
Michael Hershfield is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Hershfield is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency, Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency, Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Gout.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles.
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4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
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 Health Integrated Practice Inc
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Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Hershfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Hershfield?
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Is Dr. Michael Hershfield a top-rated expert for Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Hershfield is classified as an Distinguished expert for Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency, 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. Michael Hershfield specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Hershfield is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency, Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency, and Polyarteritis Nodosa. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Michael Hershfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Hershfield has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Hershfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adenosine Deaminase DeficiencyDr. Hershfield isDistinguished. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Hershfield isDistinguished. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase DeficiencyDr. Hershfield isDistinguished. Learn about Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency.
- Advanced
- GoutDr. Hershfield isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Hershfield isAdvanced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- VasculitisDr. Hershfield isAdvanced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Hershfield isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Mevalonate Kinase DeficiencyDr. Hershfield isExperienced. Learn about Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency.
- Microscopic PolyangiitisDr. Hershfield isExperienced. Learn about Microscopic Polyangiitis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Hershfield isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).