After 20 years of clinical and research experience using low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets, I am continually amazed at how health can be improved by just changing the food that someone eats. I use an approach that is simple and effective, and evidence-based. Medical conditions, like type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, GERD, fatty liver, and PCOS, can all be improved or even reversed through food. I am specialized in internal Medicine and obesity medicine, and I am the author of the books End Your Carb Confusion, The New Atkins for a New You, Keto Clarity, and Cholesterol Clarity. Dr. Westman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

I believe the path to better health starts with clear communication and a commitment from both the patient and the doctor. I live my life as my father, who was also a physician, taught me. I encourage myself and my patients to realize that today is an opportunity that may not present itself tomorrow and enjoy what you have, as there are many blessings even if you don’t see them. I enjoy spending time in nature and believe it has healing powers – nature is the best “reset button” in life. I love to challenge myself with outdoor sports including running marathons, biking, hiking and yoga. Dr. Chazli is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a primary care physician like my grandfather. His passion for his work is one that I now share. I firmly believe in the importance of prevention and make every effort I can to engage my patients before they become ill, so they can remain happy and healthy members of their communities. I feel honored that my patients have chosen me to serve as their primary care physician. It is a privilege to share in people’s experiences, especially when they are feeling most vulnerable. When I'm not practicing medicine, I am trying to soak up every moment I can get with my wonderful wife and two incredible kids. I also love music and play the banjo, piano, and cello. Dr. Halpern is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Taking care of patients and helping them realize their personal health goals is my passion. I love to help my patients understand their medical problems and work with them to find treatments and solutions that they are comfortable with. I believe that this process is a collaboration between my patient, myself and other medical team members. I am married and have three wonderful children. I love singing and love to watch movies during my spare time. Dr. Aderoju is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I approach my practice as a partnership between me and my patients -- providing them with knowledge to improve and sustain their overall health for acute care, chronic illness and preventative health. I learn as much from them as they do from me. It is an honor and a privilege to take care of patients and their families, and to know they entrust their lives to you. I can't see myself doing anything else. I moved to North Carolina in 1992 from New Jersey, and joined Durham Medical Center in 1995. How fortunate and blessed I am to work with a wonderful group of providers. It was in my seventh grade science class when I realized how much I enjoyed science and all that it entailed. I have always been a people person and like to say I never meet a stranger. So working in medicine has been more than fulfilling. Working at Duke has been remarkable with access to a host of specialist and services for the patients I serve. I am truly humbled to be part of an organization where patients come first!. Dr. Ramsey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I was attracted to the field of medicine because its powers to heal, and I fell in love with primary care because of the opportunities to build healing relationships with patients and their families. I believe every patient's situation is unique and that health care is best delivered through a team with the patient at its center. I know i am doing my job as a primary care physician when patients feel empowered to take care of their health. I am married and have a young daughter, who is the absolute joy in our lives. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and playing the piano.

I’m an internal medicine doctor who sees adult patients for a wide variety of issues. When I meet a patient, it’s really important for me to find out who they are and what matters to them in their care, beyond just a list of diagnoses or medical problems. I love medical education and my favorite part is when I have a chance to work with a doctor who’s learning how to listen and take a patient’s history. I encourage them to ask questions and take enough time with the patient so that they don’t just know the basic factors of this person’s “chief complaint.” At Duke, the staff is interested in caring for each patient and learning how circumstances impact their health and quality of life. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. I also like to sing, play guitar and piano and go see performances and concerts. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy partnering with patients on lifestyle modification and managing complex medical issues using both conventional and complementary approaches. I have a special interest in mind-body medicine. I started my medical career with seven years in private practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin, providing office-based, hospital, and nursing home care. In 2002, my family and I set off for the warmer climate of North Carolina in order to live in an area with a more ethnically diverse population and a longer growing season. I joined Durham Medical Center, a part of Duke Primary Care. In 2012, I helped create the Duke Integrative Primary Care Program. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Congenital Lipoid Adrenal Hyperplasia, and High Cholesterol.

Lawrence Greenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenblatt is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Greenblatt is currently accepting new patients.

I am a general internal medicine doctor, obesity medicine specialist, and clinical researcher. I have focused my career on the research and management of obesity and its related health issues. I became interested in weight management during my training because I recognized I could treat my patients’ health problems more effectively, and with less medication and fewer devices and procedures, if I could help them manage their weight. I grew up in Durham and came back after residency to join Duke Health. In 2015, I became Director of the former Duke Diet and Fitness Center, now called Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center, and certified in obesity medicine. Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management is a multidisciplinary center with experts in medicine, nutrition, fitness, and behavior who are focused on helping patients improve their health via lifestyle change and weight loss using a patient-centered, comprehensive approach. Dr. Yancy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children.

Michael Pignone is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pignone is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Heart Failure, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pignone is currently accepting new patients.

I provide patient-centered care to adults of all ages. I always listen to my patients and try to empathize with their situations. I am passionate about educating patients so that they feel empowered to play an active role in the medical decision-making process. As a team, I help patients manage chronic health conditions, navigate new health complaints, and provide primary care in line with each individual's personal values and goals. In my spare time, I like to read, swim, and take care of my houseplants. Dr. Dagher is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis.

I love problem-solving and working with people. I am privileged to partner with patients to help them achieve their health goals. I aim to foster a strong patient-doctor relationship that takes into account each patient’s preferences, lifestyle, and social determinants of health. Teaching helps me stay up to date with new medical information. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I like hiking, running, reading, and spending time outdoors. Dr. Ford is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

I look forward to forming long-term relationships with my patients. I hope to get to know them, along with their priorities, beliefs, hopes, and dreams. I want to work together with my patients to determine how medicine can help them achieve their life goals. Dr. Zhou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Lung Cancer.

John Kallianos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kallianos is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Kallianos is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Bradford is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bradford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Asthma, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia.

Ephraim Tsalik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tsalik is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Flu.

Victoria Mobley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mobley is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, Gonorrhea, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Mobley is currently accepting new patients.

Caroline Sloan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sloan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Adrenal Cancer, Heart Failure, and Obesity. Dr. Sloan is currently accepting new patients.

I grew up in New Orleans in a family of doctors and health care professionals. I practiced internal medicine there for 20 years before moving to Durham. As an internal medicine primary care doctor, I want to have a collaborative relationship with my patients. It is my goal to empower patients to maintain and improve their health. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, yoga, playing guitar, and traveling with my wife and three children. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I serve my patients with an open mind and compassion. I endeavor to treat patients with the respect, attention, and warmth that I would want for both myself and my closest loved ones. I aspire to create open and trusting doctor-patient relationships in order to produce the best possible patient health and life outcomes. Seeing my patients thrive and become champions of their own health gives me the greatest joy and job satisfaction. I treat adult patients and especially enjoy working with Spanish-speakers. In my free time, I enjoy watching Telenovelas. They are my secret addiction. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Low Potassium Level.

Spoorthi Sankineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Sepsis, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sankineni is currently accepting new patients.

My approach to caring for patients is deeply based on empathy, which allows me to get to the root of problems and complaints. I believe that the interaction between patients and their physician is a very important time during which patients take center stage. I feel that each patient visit should be an opportunity to improve individuals' health and well-being. I believe in helping patients address the concerns and problems that are causing them stress. In addition, I want to create a very comfortable environment for my patient in order to provide exceptional care. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

I practice patient-centered, evidence-based medicine. I use a motivational style to support patients in making positive changes for health. As an educator in the internal medicine program, I supervise and teach our residents throughout their training. As chair of the Evidence-Based Medicine Task Force for the Society of General Internal Medicine, I work toward communicating evidence effectively to improve patient care on a national level. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.