I treat adult patients with a broad range of clinical ailments and obesity. I particularly enjoy disease prevention and geriatrics. My approach to care is holistic, respectful, patient-centered, and guided by science. I strongly believe in the prevention of disease whenever possible. I enjoy seeing patients, getting to know them well, and helping them to achieve their desired goals. Dr. Tushabe is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Renovascular Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

I have been an internist for many years, having first worked in upstate New York in my own private practice. My family and I moved to North Carolina in 2005. In addition to caring for my own panel of patients, I am involved in administrative work as well as teaching at the medical center and at Duke Primary Care Pickett Road. I especially enjoy internal medicine because of the problem solving that is often required to diagnose adult illnesses, and I savor the long-term relationships that I have with many of my patients. On a personal note, I have three wonderful teenage children, a black lab puppy, and my wife is a vascular surgeon. All keep me busy at home, but in my small amount of free time, I also enjoy road biking and have participated in a number of sprint and Olympic-length triathlons over the last 10 years. "". Dr. Peyser is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

David Clemmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Clemmons is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Acromegaly, Hypopituitarism, Sheehan Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Jill Schaeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Schaeffer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Schaeffer is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Onyinye Iweala is an Internal Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iweala is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), Food Allergy, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Asthma, and Septoplasty.

I am trained in internal medicine with a specialty in geriatrics. This allows me to provide care from young to older adults. My passion has always been to provide meaningful patient care informed by evidence-based medicine and more importantly patient’s health goals. I, along with my care team, emphasize safety, overall healthy lifestyle, and prevention. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience. I also focus on cardiovascular management and memory assessment. Additionally, my multicultural background has allowed me to provide patient care in various parts of the world and help further broaden my perspective. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, traveling, baking, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors of North Carolina. Dr. Illath is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I joined the US Army at the urging of a fellow classmate in medical school. Through the Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program, I completed medical school in New England.  I did my residency at a large Army base located in the Puget Sound area of the State of Washington, Fort Lewis.  I served 13 years in the Army and resigned my commission as a LTC in pursuit of working part time to spend more time with my family. I worked as a hospitalist at Duke for six years before returning to my true passion in 2016, primary care. I really enjoy making long lasting relationships with patients. I strive to give patients my best advice and through shared decision-making help them navigate their health care journey while keeping their life journey at the forefront of our minds. Dr. Peterson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

I graduated from an internal medicine residency program in 2002. I have been working as a full-time internist since 2004. I grew up in India. I recently relocated to the Triangle area for a better quality of life. I have two children, and I love to spend time with my family and friends. It is my privilege to be working at Duke Primary Care. I enjoy taking care of patients and their families. I have a special interest in treating diabetes. I continue to learn a lot from my patients everyday, and it is a pleasure taking care of them. Dr. Boinapally is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I enjoy seeing patients with a broad range of acute and chronic afflictions. I chose primary care so that I can develop long-term relationships with patients and understand each person's unique situation and values. I believe it is important to clearly communicate options that will help people meet their goals at any stage in life, with an emphasis on appropriate preventive medicine. In my free time, I enjoy being a father and running on the American Tobacco Trail. Dr. Clough is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Robert Hutchins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Dr. Hutchins is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Bianconi is a Hospital Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Folliculitis. Dr. Bianconi 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.

Eric Whitsel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Whitsel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Menopause, Obesity, and Long QT Syndrome.

Sangeeta Sawhney is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sawhney is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Low Blood Sugar, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

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.

I am originally from Kingston, Jamaica and moved to New York where I enrolled in college at SUNY Geneseo. Later, I moved to Connecticut where I attended medical school and completed my residency at the University of Connecticut's School of Medicine. I enjoy primary care because it allows me to develop meaningful, long term relationships with my patients. I believe high quality care comes from truly understanding each patient and their unique needs. Outside of work, I love cooking, reading, and eating at every possible restaurant throughout the Triangle. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

I have been providing internal medicine care since 1997. My wife and I moved to the Triangle in 2009 to join the Duke family. I have always enjoyed the relationship that is built between my patients and myself. Part of being a good doctor is knowing your patients and listening to them. I try to communicate clearly and candidly with my patients about their medical conditions. My wife and I enjoy the outdoors and like taking long hikes with our dog. I also enjoy cooking, and actually contemplated going to culinary institute when I was younger. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I have been very fortunate to get to know my patients well and follow them over time. The most rewarding part of my job is having a connection with my patients and being a part of their lives. I enjoy helping people set health goals and working together to achieve them. Outside of work I enjoy judging figure skating, watching Duke basketball, and most of all participating in my two son’s school and extracurricular activities. Her top areas of expertise are Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, Microcephaly, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, and Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia.

I am a board certified internist and am currently a primary care provider at Duke Primary Care South Durham. I also have an MBA and have a dual role as Medical Director for Primary Care Innovation and Improvement at Duke. In this position, I am working on initiatives to improve the delivery of primary care, and better take care of patients in a rapidly changing health care environment. Patients have a choice of where they receive medical care, and I hope they choose Duke because we deliver high quality care, offer a great experience, and provide a single point of entry for all of their health care needs. In my spare time, I golf, spend time outdoors and enjoy the Triangle community as much as I can. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

As a doctor who practices concierge medicine at Duke Signature Care, I have a smaller panel of patients compared to when I worked in primary care. This allows me to have more one-on-one time with my patients. I now have the flexibility to answer patient emails and phone calls directly instead of them having to speak with a nurse. My accessibility also allows patients to book acute visits on the same day they need to see me. My patients give me such satisfaction when I see them smile and doing better. I tend to be a picky doctor that leaves no stone unturned. I also look at both the physical and mental well-being of my patients to help provide the best care. I love being a part of Duke and its academic center with specialists at my fingertips. When I’m not being a doctor, I’m a mom of two girls. My husband and I also love to travel, hike, snorkel and play golf. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

My role as physician is to provide access to the tools, expertise, and data that patients need to make effective choices in managing their medical issues. I have lived in many locations around the United States and Europe, and believe strongly that patients and families need to be the driving force behind their care. My family and I have lived in North Carolina for just over three years and expect to be here for a long time to come. His top areas of expertise are Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

As a general internist, I provide comprehensive and coordinated patient-centered care to adults. That care includes health maintenance, and the evaluation and treatment of complex illness. My past training and extensive experience in multiple office settings, including primary care and consultative care within several academic practices, provides me a strong balance and framework that allows for improved understanding of my patient’s concerns and ability to work through multiple issues. My various administrative and leadership roles within Duke provide additional insight and opportunity for me to improve the practice of medicine and patient care. I balance my work through my family and international medical volunteerism. His top areas of expertise are Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

After completing my residency and fellowship I was a general internist at Duke University Medical Center, where I cared for patients and their families, and pursued my research interests in developing and implementing health care strategies that improve the efficiency, quality and outcomes of care. I also spent a number of years in the pharmaceutical industry, predominantly as vice president of global health outcomes, where I focused on helping patients around the world achieve access to medicines. Whilst I very much enjoy creating health care solutions on the larger scale, what matters most to me as a doctor is developing meaningful relationships with my patients and helping them achieve the best outcomes possible, which is why I’ve returned to patient care to focus on that aspect of medicine. In addition to my passion for health care, I am the proud mom of three teenage daughters whom I adore, and very much enjoy cooking, reading, and traveling with my husband. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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.