About Us

More than 6,000 people with HIV/AIDS have been receiving treatment at the Duke University AIDS Research and Treatment (DART) Center since it was first established in 1985.

The clinic's mission is three-fold:

1. To provide the most effective treatment and care available to its patients
2. To conduct clinical research for the purpose of advancing the understanding of HIV disease and participating in the development of better treatment strategies
3. To train health care professionals in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS

Located in Duke Clinic, the DART Center is among the leading clinics in the nation conducting research for the prevention and treatment of HIV disease and AIDS.

As a member of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group and the Centers for AIDS Research, DART pursues an aggressive research agenda in evaluating new drugs and vaccines. It has successfully completed many clinical trials of new drugs to treat HIV disease.

Although the progress demonstrated in clinical research is extremely promising, those patients unable to benefit from current treatment strategies can trust in support and care from the clinical staff. DART social workers strive to coordinate a variety of community resources for patients needing supportive services as an essential part of their care.

Appointments

Call 919-681-6261 during clinic hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to speak with a patient processor. In the case of an emergency, please visit the Emergency Room.

New patients: if you have insurance, please have that information available when you call for an appointment. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Returning patients: please have your medical record number or Social Security number available when you call for an appointment.