My research focuses on promoting healthy aging through physical activity and exercise in older adulthood, understanding the benefits and risks of cannabis use among older adults, and developing innovative models of medical education. I am passionate about translating research into practical, evidence-based approaches that improve care for older adults and prepare the next generation of physicians.
I believe the best care comes from listening first, partnering closely, and helping each patient live as fully and independently as possible.
Areas of Expertise
Where I See Patients
Duke Geriatrics North Durham - Durham, NC
Duke Raleigh Hospital - Raleigh, NC
Duke Raleigh Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Clinic - Raleigh, NC
I believe the best care comes from listening first, partnering closely, and helping each patient live as fully and independently as possible.
My Locations
Office:
919-620-4070
Fax:
919-471-3624
Office:
919-954-3000
About Me
I care for older adults with memory concerns, dementia, and other complex conditions that affect health, function, and independence as we age. I enjoy partnering with patients and their families to develop care plans that reflect both the best available evidence and what matters most to each individual. My clinical interests include healthy aging, dementia care, mobility, falls prevention, and helping older adults maintain their independence and quality of life.
I chose geriatrics because I value the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and their loved ones while helping them navigate complex medical decisions with compassion and clarity. I believe the best care starts with listening carefully, understanding each person's goals and priorities, and working together to create a care plan that supports living as independently and meaningfully as possible.
Outside of work, I enjoy trail running, hiking with our dogs, traveling with my wife, and discovering new restaurants, museums, and local arts and cultural events.
LGBTQ+ Identified or Ally
Current Appointments and Affiliations
Patients I Treat
Adults
Languages I Speak
English
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Areas of Expertise
- Geriatric Medicine
- Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease
Training and Education
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine, University of Colorado, 2018
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, 2014-2017
Education
MD, University of Minnesota, 2014
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- 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
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Employee Plans
- Cigna Care
- Duke Advantage
- Duke Basic
- Duke Options
- Duke Select
- Duke USA
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- 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
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- Alliance Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- Partners
- Trillium
- UHC Community Plan
- Vaya Health
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- 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)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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External Relationships
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