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.

David Clemmons is a primary care provider, practicing in Endocrinologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Clemmons is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Acromegaly, Hypopituitarism, Sheehan Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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.

Kanecia Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zimmerman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, Pompe Disease, and Gastrostomy.

Rakhee Palekar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Palekar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Flu, Parainfluenza, Avian Influenza, and H1N1 Influenza.

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.

I specialize in interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis or conditions that cause lung scarring. I am passionate about providing the best possible care for my patients and stay up-to-date on the most recent advances in the field. The terminology around the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis, can be confusing. I believe it is important to take the time to explain each step to my patients. I also believe the best approach to any condition involves working together with my patient and their family to develop an individualized treatment plan. When not seeing patients, I conduct research with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with interstitial lung disease. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and staying active outdoors. Dr. Swaminathan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

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.

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.

"When I was a boy, I dreamed of becoming a simple country doctor. Although today I am not so much ""in the country"", that kind of doctor is who I am at heart. I enjoy the combination of the breadth of family medicine with the depth of the relationships the field allows me to form with patients of all ages and from all walks of life. I am particularly interested in cardiovascular disease prevention and helping patients manage hypertension (high blood pressure). Men's health is another area of interest, and I try to role model a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthful diet. I also offer no needle, no scalpel vasectomies at Duke Family Medicine Center. My research focuses on hypertension, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and obesity prevention. I enjoy traveling and taking time to appreciate the beauty and wonder around us.". Dr. Viera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Obesity, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Rania Kazan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kazan has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Armando Bedoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dr. Bedoya is currently accepting new patients.

Poorvi Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium Tremens, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency.

Matthew Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), Castleman Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Michael Durheim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Durheim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

Holly Biggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Biggs is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Togaviridae Disease, and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

David Edelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Edelman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

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.

Wassim Shatila is a primary care provider, practicing in Cardiologist in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Shatila is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Methemoglobinemia, Acquired Methemoglobinemia, SVC Obstruction, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 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), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

I am medical director of Duke Family Medicine Center, and my interests include women’s health, quality improvement, and medical education. I am always on the lookout for new and better ways to serve and help our patients. I gain a lot of personal satisfaction from being involved with nearly every aspect of patient care. I am involved in the center’s CenteringPregnancy® prenatal care initiative. I have worked at Duke Family Medicine since I moved to the area in 2008, and I have served as medical director since 2011. I have always enjoyed teaching and believe it is a core value of our practice. When not at work, I am spending time with my spouse, who is also a physician, and my three children. Indeed, life is never boring for me. Dr. Ragsdale is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Familial Wilms Tumor 2, and Wilms Tumor.

Lawrence Greenblatt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenblatt has been practicing medicine for over 36 years 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.

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.