For over 30 years, helping patients with metabolic bones diseases (osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of bone) and other disorders of mineral metabolism (vitamin D deficiency and hyperparathyroidism) has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career as a physician. I enjoy helping patients with complicated problems find ways to treat their disease. I have many patients that I have followed for 10 to 20 years, and I highly value the relationship we develop. We now have FDA-approved therapies to treat and prevent fractures in osteoporosis, and reduce pain and disability in Paget’s disease, so it is even more rewarding to help patients decide which treatments are best for them. Dr. Lyles is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fractured Spine, and Decerebrate Posture.

Anthony Galanos is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Galanos is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Liver Embolization, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Galanos is currently accepting new patients.

I am a clinical investigator and geriatrician. I enjoy helping to care for older adults who are admitted to the hospital. I have a special interest in patients with multiple chronic conditions, and who are at greatest risk of delirium and other geriatric syndromes that frequently occur in the hospital. Dr. Whitson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Acute Pain.

My goal is to evaluate patients as accurately as possible and determine the cause of problems with memory or thinking. I may order tests to help achieve this goal. Together, we will begin a treatment plan. Part of the plan may be starting a medication, entering a clinical trial, or participating in a research study. I am dedicated to developing, discovering, and using the latest health-related advances to evaluate, diagnose, and treat dementia. My mission is to provide patients the opportunity to participate in research and partner with us in discovering and understanding what causes changes to memory and thinking. Together, we will contribute to finding the cause and the cure. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Delirium.

Kenneth Schmader is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schmader is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Flu, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Schmader is currently accepting new patients.

Harold Koenig is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Koenig is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

My practice helps older adults and their families deal with problems that often come with aging. While my research focuses on preventing falls and broken bones in older adults, I also care for people with memory loss, depression, weight loss, side effects from medications, incontinence, pain, difficulty getting around, and loss of independence. My clinic uses a team approach that includes a social worker, geriatric nurse specialist and geropsychiatrist. Instead of focusing on one problem at a time, we try to think about the whole person, making sure to understand the patient's goals and preferences, and helping to prioritize plans when there are many problems going on at once. It is a joy and privilege to work with older adults, and I especially love hearing stories accumulated over a lifetime. At home, I am a proud mother of two teenage boys and an active volunteer in our Boy Scout troop, church and community. Dr. Colon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Dementia, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Blood Pressure, and Knee Replacement.

As a physician, I strive to create a partnership with my patients, aiming to optimize their medical conditions while respecting their personal preferences to help each older adult maintain autonomy. I grew up in Central Texas and had a close relationship with my grandmother, which taught me at an early age to appreciate how much older adults value independence. Dr. Mcdonald is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Dysarthria.

My interest in geriatrics originated with my interactions with older adults while working as a clerk in my father's pharmacy as a kid. I enjoyed their wisdom and stories, and felt compelled to help them with the myriad of ailments that they encountered. My current practice includes care of people with a variety of common conditions of late life -- including dementia and other cognitive disorders, problems with mobility, and falls and multiple medications. Of course, care of older patients must include support for their family and caregivers, and, thanks to a terrific interdisciplinary team, we are able to provide that service as well. Finally, I have a special interest in caring for older adults around the time of surgery. Our newly established Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) program promotes improved outcomes by providing pre- and post-operative care for those undergoing elective surgeries. Dr. Heflin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Delirium, and Alzheimer's Disease.

I was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. During middle school, I spent my summer breaks volunteering in the nursing home where my mom worked, which inspired my interest in aging and geriatric medicine. Many years later, as a fellow in geriatric medicine at Duke Health, I returned to that same nursing home to care for its residents. Now, as a memory disorders specialist, geriatric medicine specialist, and physician-scientist, my goal is to provide the highest quality medical care to my patients, centered on their individual values and preferences, while working to develop interventions that maintain their cognition and quality of life. I enjoy building a collaborative relationship with my patients and their loved ones and working with them to develop a personalized, holistic approach to their memory care. Dr. Parker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

As a geriatrician, I specialize in caring for older adults, focusing on conditions like memory loss and falls. I work as part of a team, partnering with the patient, their family or caregivers, and various healthcare team members to provide the best care possible. By understanding someone's goals and priorities, we can align their healthcare with what matters most to them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. Dr. Marwell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

I see geriatric patients challenged by experiences common in later life, such as managing a new or progressive medical condition, struggling with memory concerns, or caring for a loved one. Often they have not seen a psychiatrist earlier in life, and I help them navigate appropriate resources and discuss reasonable management and treatment options. The intersection of late-life depression and cognitive symptoms is especially intriguing to me. I am also happy to see older adults with advanced medical comorbidities which may complicate previously stable psychiatric conditions. I offer medication management, supportive psychotherapy, discussions of non-pharmacological interventions for brain health, introductions to local senior centers or support groups, and referrals to other treatment approaches, such as electroconvulsive therapy. Dr. Dunbar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

I am hospital medicine and geriatrics specialist whose patient care focus is on the hospital care of the elderly. My work includes inpatient geriatric consultation, perioperative care, transitions of care, and patient safety. I am also a geriatrics hospitalist clinical researcher who conducts innovative and high impact research that leads to better care, reduced risk, and lower cost to hospitalized older adults. Dr. Pavon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Delirium, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Liza Genao is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Genao has been practicing medicine for over 21 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Delirium, and Alzheimer's Disease.

"Geriatric medicine specialists all have personal stories about why we chose this complex branch of medicine. For me, it was my intergenerational upbringing and immigrant grandmother who always believed I would eventually become her doctor (""mi doctora""). Watching my grandmother and caregiver parents try to navigate the complicated health care system made me passionate about ensuring that the appropriate interprofessional care is delivered to older adults across all settings of care. Getting to share my passion with learners in the classroom, at medical meetings, and at the patient's bedside gives me energy. I hope to pass along my compassion for the unique needs of older adults to my two daughters.". Dr. Little is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Vascular Dementia, Low Blood Pressure, and Dementia.

David Lynch is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Lynch has been practicing medicine for over 9 years is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

Luther Bartelt is a Geriatrics specialist and an Infectious Disease provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Bartelt is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Giardia Infection, Nocardiosis, Malnutrition, and Shigellosis. Dr. Bartelt is currently accepting new patients.

John Batsis is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Batsis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Muscle Atrophy, Osteoarthritis, and Hypertension. Dr. Batsis is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Stewart is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and Osteoporosis.

Mamata Yanamadala is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Yanamadala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Acute Pain, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Yanamadala is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Previll is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Previll is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Previll is currently accepting new patients.

Maurice Bienenfeld is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bienenfeld is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bienenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Nicole is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Nicole has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Dementia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

It is a great privilege to see older adult patients in consultation and to work with them, their families, and their primary care physicians to ensure the highest quality of health and wellness. I am especially interested in the care of those with cognitive difficulties, those who struggle with mood changes, and those who find themselves serving as caregivers to others. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Dementia, Post Polio Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

Gwendolen Buhr is a Geriatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Buhr has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Her top areas of expertise are Gerstmann Syndrome, Dysgraphia, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.