Merritt E. Ware, MD, MPH
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I believe women should feel heard, respected, and empowered to make decisions about their health with a provider they trust.
– Merritt E. Ware, MD, MPH

Merritt E. Ware, MD, MPH

Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Duke Health Provider
Accepting New Patients
Areas of Expertise
Where I See Patients
Duke Women's Health Cary - Cary, NC
Duke Women's Health Holly Springs - Holly Springs, NC
I believe women should feel heard, respected, and empowered to make decisions about their health with a provider they trust.
– Merritt E. Ware, MD, MPH

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My Locations

Duke Women's Health Cary
Open
100 Duke Health Cary Pl
Cary, NC 27519-6759
Fax: 919-385-5264
Duke Women's Health Holly Springs
Open
401 Irving Pkwy
Holly Springs, NC 27540-5301
Fax: 919-385-3850

About Me

For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of walking alongside women through every stage of life - from first periods to menopause and everything in between. I believe women should feel heard, respected, and empowered to make decisions about their health with a provider they trust. I began my journey as a physician in the U.S. Army, caring for women in diverse and often challenging settings. That experience shaped my deep commitment to compassionate, whole-person care. Now, I'm thrilled to bring that passion to Duke. Being part of my patients' lives - listening to their stories, easing their worries, celebrating their strength - is the heart of why I practice medicine. Outside of work, I find joy in time spent with family and friends.

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Current Appointments and Affiliations

Languages I Speak

English

Call for an Appointment
Duke Women's Health Cary 919-985-5200
Duke Women's Health Holly Springs 919-385-3800

Areas of Expertise

Training and Education

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Madigan Army Medical Center, 2014-2018

Education

BS, University of Florida, 2007

MPH, Florida International University, 2010

MD, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, 2014

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 (*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
    • *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.

    • Cigna Care (*Beginning January 2026)
    • Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)
    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)
    • Duke Select
    • Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)
    • 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
    • Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • Partners (*Beginning January 2026)
    • Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)
    • UHC Community Plan
    • Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)
    • 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.

    • **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

Duke requires faculty members to report certain relationships outside of their employment in order to ensure potential conflicts can be addressed. This faculty member has reported no outside activities that relate to their Duke responsibilities.

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