Maria J. Small, MD, MPH
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Being a physician allows me to combine my love of medicine and my compassion for people.
– Maria J. Small, MD, MPH

Maria J. Small, MD, MPH

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

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Areas of Expertise
Where I See Patients
Duke Birthing Center - Durham, NC
Duke Perinatal Consultants of Cary - Cary, NC
Duke Perinatal Consultants of Durham and Fetal Diagnostic Center - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Being a physician allows me to combine my love of medicine and my compassion for people.
– Maria J. Small, MD, MPH

About Me

I am a maternal-fetal medicine specialist within the field of obstetrics and gynecology. My specific interests are in the area of high-risk maternal medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes and preeclampsia. One of the advantages of coming to Duke is the breadth of specialty support available. My favorite part of my job is my patients. I’m originally from Durham and grew up here, so, I feel like I’m giving back to the community that supported me in this role. Being a physician allows me to combine my love of medicine and my compassion for people. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the beach.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Fellowship
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Yale University (Connecticut), 2003
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Connecticut), 1995
OB-GYN, Temple University Hospital (Pennsylvania), 1998
Education
MD, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine (North Carolina), 1994
MPH, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale University (Connecticut), 2006

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

My research areas include medical conditions during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure and preeclampsia/eclampsia and prenatal diagnosis/ultrasound. I also do research on these conditions as they relate to community and global health.

Publications and Grants

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

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.
  • ACOG
  • Frontier Nursing University
  • UpToDate, Inc