It is estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, a condition characterized by a gradual decrease in bone density that is particularly prevalent among women.

In advanced cases, osteoporosis leads to brittle bones that break easily.

Duke provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for patients suffering from or at risk for osteoporosis -- from preventive services to screening to ongoing counseling and disease management.

Appointments

To find out more about the services Duke offers for osteoporosis, or to get a referral or schedule an appointment with a rheumatologist, call 919-668-7630 locally or 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853) toll-free.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Allen, Nancy B.
• Caldwell, David S.
• Clowse, Megan E.B.
• Criscione-Schreiber, Lisa G.
• Hershfield, Michael S.
• Kraus, Virginia Byers
• McCallum, Rex M.
• Pisetsky, David S.
• Rice, John R.
• St. Clair, E. William

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Rheumatology
  Duke Clinic 2F/2G, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
• Durham Regional Hospital
  3643 Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704
• Health Center at Morreene Road (Pain Clinic)
  932 Morreene Road, Durham, NC 27705