Growing up I always loved science. A career in medicine was a natural fit for me, as it combined my love of people with my love for science. I further pursued rheumatology because it is a refreshing challenge to help people with rare diseases. There is so much opportunity for educating patients about their body, and helping them live better lives. Here at Duke Health, I collaborate with the Duke Cancer Institute taking care of patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancers. I also work with the oncologists helping manage specific patients on immune checkpoint blockades for their cancer therapy. Restoring hope to patients in order to help them achieve their goals is always my approach to individualized patient care. Dr. Weinmann is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Niti Goel is a Rheumatologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Goel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I am a board-certified rheumatologist who provides consultative care for patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. My training and experience have provided me with the ability to evaluate and treat complex illnesses and work closely with your primary care provider to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to patient care, I spend about half of my time doing clinical research. Throughout my research career, I have focused on the development of novel therapies for various rheumatologic diseases, including primary Sjögren’s syndrome, vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As a leader within the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, I have gained an appreciation for the value of teamwork in addressing patient concerns and improving our clinical practice. I balance my job through family and sports, which keeps me energized and happy with my work. Dr. William-St. is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Relapsing Polychondritis, Scleroma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Sanjay Chaudhary is a Rheumatologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Chaudhary is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Chaudhary is currently accepting new patients.

David Caldwell is a Rheumatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

Walter Chmelewski is a Rheumatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chmelewski is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Dr. Chmelewski is currently accepting new patients.

Bilal Agha is a Rheumatologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Agha is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Agha is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Schanberg is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schanberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Lupus Nephritis.

Richard Loeser is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Loeser is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Loeser is currently accepting new patients.

I am a rheumatologist who sees women who are pregnant, or wish to be pregnant, and have a rheumatic disease. I developed a passion very early in my training for helping women with rheumatic disease build the families that they want. I continue to be inspired each day by my patients and to look for better ways to improve the health of both mother and baby. I also see patients in the Duke Lupus Clinic where we address the challenges of living with lupus. The clinicians work as a team, sharing the care of the patients. We often have trainees working with us to teach future doctors who to manage lupus. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children and running a Girl Scout troop. Dr. Clowse is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I have spent my career caring for children with autoimmune disorders and immune dysfunction. I have focused my work caring for children with juvenile dermatomyositis and auto inflammatory disorders. I have overseen a research program for 24 years studying the genetics and cause of human autoimmune disease, focused on dermatomyositis in children and adults. The long-term goal of my research team is to develop new biomarkers of diseases to identify those predisposed to develop disease, as well as monitor disease activity and response to treatment. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, and Polymyositis.

I enjoy the field of medicine because of the relationships that are built between patients and myself. I place a strong emphasis on educating patients about their conditions and medication. This allows us to go through a shared decision-making process that tailors treatment to the individual. Dr. Doss is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

My primary clinical and research focus is systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma), a rare, chronic autoimmune condition. I direct the Duke Scleroderma Center, one of 40 centers in the country focusing on this disease. We are currently conducting clinical trials and have initiated a registry for patients with scleroderma to help identify better treatments. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach along with pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists and hematologists to find the best treatment course for an individual patient. Outside of the hospital I enjoy running and spending time with my family, including our wide assortment of animals. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Localized Scleroderma.

I enjoy the long-term relationships I build with patients as a rheumatologist. My primary areas of clinical expertise in rheumatology are systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and inflammatory myopathies, especially dermatomyositis and the antisynthetase syndrome. I co-founded the Duke Lupus Clinic in 2007. I am also a passionate educator and mentor. I have led the Duke Rheumatology Fellowship Program to train rheumatology doctors since 2008. I chair the Department of Medicine Faculty Development Academy to mentor education scholars, and I serve as the Vice Chair for Education for the Duke Department of Medicine. In this role, I oversee educational programs throughout the Department of Medicine. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exercising, and gardening. Dr. Criscione-Schreiber is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I gravitated to rheumatology early in my medical training because of the opportunities it affords to provide long-term, holistic care for my patients. Developing relationships with my patients allows me to better understand their individual needs and help them understand and manage what are often complex diseases and symptoms that may change with time. Within rheumatology, my primary clinical interests are in inflammatory arthritis, lupus, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, travel, nature, and science fiction. Dr. Sun is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

Seeing a new physician is an act of trust, and I hope to earn that trust by listening to you and understanding how your health issues affect your life and goals. I will then try and provide a diagnosis and give you some treatment options. At the end of a successful consultation, I want a patient to understand their health condition well enough to be able to explain it and whatever treatment options we may choose to their friends and family. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Arthritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Ananta Subedi is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic Arthritis, VEXAS Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Subedi is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeepkumar Gupta is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Cary, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Priyank Chaudhary is a Rheumatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chaudhary is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Psoriasis. Dr. Chaudhary is currently accepting new patients.

Giancarlo Diaz-Zamora is a Rheumatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Diaz-Zamora is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Scleroderma. Dr. Diaz-Zamora is currently accepting new patients.

Rumey Ishizawar is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Lupus Nephritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Shanahan is a Rheumatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Shanahan is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scleredema, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Psoriasis. Dr. Shanahan is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Orzechowski is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Orzechowski is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Orzechowski is currently accepting new patients.

Nancy Allen is a Rheumatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

Kinga Vereczkey is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Vereczkey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Vereczkey is currently accepting new patients.