Alan E. Sotelo, DPM, MBA
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I believe that the central tenet of medicine to improve the quality of life of my patients through restoration of function.
– Alan E. Sotelo, DPM, MBA

Alan E. Sotelo, DPM, MBA

Podiatrist

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Where I See Patients
Central Carolina Foot and Ankle - Durham, NC
Duke Regional Hospital - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry
I believe that the central tenet of medicine to improve the quality of life of my patients through restoration of function.
– Alan E. Sotelo, DPM, MBA

About Me

I am a foot and ankle specialist treating various ailments and foot-related problems. My approach to medicine is shaped by my personal experience with foot problems since childhood. I was very active growing up and played sports through high school and college while struggling with foot pain. Becoming a podiatric surgeon has afforded me the opportunity to treat and alleviate patients' foot-related problems with an emphasis on quality of life. I believe in conservative care as the gateway to restoring foot health but also offer surgical options to achieve the ultimate goal of symptom relief. While I treat multiple issues related to the foot, I have a special interest in wound care and emphasize the importance of limb salvage for my high-risk patients. My approach is multifaceted, often incorporating other medical specialties to create a comprehensive treatment plan for my patients. On a personal note, I'm interested in health and fitness, writing, and retro gaming. Above all, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and look forward to our yearly trip to visit my wife's family in southern Spain.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English, Spanish

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Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Podiatry
Residency
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Mercy Hospital (Florida), 2011-2014
Education
DPM, Barry University (Florida), 2011
MBA, Barry University (Florida), 2011
MS, Barry University (Florida), 2007

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

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