Dr. Michael K. Dougherty

Gastroenterology
Office
781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 204, 
Holly Springs, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Office
781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 204, 
Holly Springs, NC 

Overview

Michael Dougherty is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dougherty is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Rex Hospital
Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

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
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Freedom Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
781 Avent Ferry Rd Ste 204, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Other Locations
Rex Hospital Inc.
2417 Atrium Dr Ste 150, Raleigh, NC 27607

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Dougherty 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.

45 Total Publications

Successful fecal microbiota transplants in post-antibiotic treated recurrent Clostridioides difficile patients induce acylcarnitine and sphingolipid lipidomic shifts.
Successful fecal microbiota transplants in post-antibiotic treated recurrent Clostridioides difficile patients induce acylcarnitine and sphingolipid lipidomic shifts.
Journal: Gut microbes reports
Published: April 01, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael K. Dougherty

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael K. Dougherty?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael K. Dougherty by calling their office at 919-791-2040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michael K. Dougherty a top-rated expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael K. Dougherty is classified as an Experienced expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, 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 K. Dougherty specialize in?

While Dr. Michael K. Dougherty is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Michael K. Dougherty participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael K. Dougherty has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael K. Dougherty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael K. Dougherty accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael K. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-791-2040 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.

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