
Overview
I am a neurologist who specializes in caring for people while they are in the hospital. In order to provide the best medical care, I explain clearly what is happening and what it may mean for the future.
Dr. Powers is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 121 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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. William J. Powers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William J. Powers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William J. Powers by calling their office at 919-681-1700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William J. Powers a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William J. Powers is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. William J. Powers specialize in?
While Dr. William J. Powers is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. William J. Powers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William J. Powers has published 121 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. William J. Powers's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William J. Powers accept my insurance?
Dr. William J. Powers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1700 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
- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Powers isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery
- SeizuresDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- ThrombectomyDr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Powers isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Powers isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

