My research has focused on improving the health and wellbeing of both patients and the clinicians who care for them. I have studied how storytelling impacts patient experience and physician burnout, as well as student health and healthcare delivery on college campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic. My goal is to develop practical approaches that strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create healthcare systems that better support patients and the people who care for them.
I believe the doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of effective primary care, and that relationship is built by listening carefully to each patient's story.
Where I See Patients
Duke Primary Care Timberlyne - Chapel Hill, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
I believe the doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of effective primary care, and that relationship is built by listening carefully to each patient's story.
My Locations
Office:
919-942-8500
Fax:
919-933-3816
About Me
I believe the doctor-patient relationship is the foundation of effective primary care, and that relationship is built by listening carefully to each patient's story — how they make sense of the experiences, concerns and goals that shape their health and well-being. I care for people with the full range of primary care needs, including preventive care, chronic conditions, sports and musculoskeletal injuries, and unexpected illnesses. I especially enjoy caring for adolescents and emerging adults as they transition to managing their own health care and building lifelong healthy habits. Even in a healthcare system that can feel rushed and overwhelming, I believe we still have meaningful opportunities to understand what matters most to each person and make better decisions together. Teaching physicians in training keeps me optimistic about the future of medicine. They inspire me to embrace new knowledge and technology while reminding me that our most important therapeutic tool will always be our ability to listen to and act on each patient's story.
Current Appointments and Affiliations
Patients I Treat
Adults
Children
Languages I Speak
English
Call for an Appointment
Training and Education
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Riverside Methodist Hospital (Ohio), 1997-2000
Education
MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1997
Clinical Focus and Research
My Research Interests
Publications
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.
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
This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has reported outside activities with the companies or institutions listed below. This information has been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts of interest.
- Springer Nature Publishing Company
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