I take care of people with complicated hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic kidney diseases, and dialysis treatments. My niche is taking care of pregnant women with kidney diseases and hypertension, as well as complicated hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis in the hospital setting. I also take care of long-term follow-ups for patients who have had a kidney transplant. When I meet with a patient, I inform them about what the options are and help them make a decision. The kidney center here at Duke is nationally well-known, and we see patients from all over, including international patients. I always want my patients to know I am available for them, either through MyChart or if they call the office and ask a question; they'll usually get an answer within 24 hours. Dr. Kovalik is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

I came to Duke for medical school in 1981, remained here for all of my training, and joined the faculty in 1991. I enjoy participating in the care of patients in all phases of kidney disease. I have a special interest in kidney transplantation, and I particularly value the opportunity to see the same patient over time. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Ronald Falk is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Falk is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Membranous Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Falk is currently accepting new patients.

Arthur Greenberg is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenberg is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome.

I am a nephrologist at Duke University with over 20 years of experience as a clinician, clinical researcher, and mentor. In my outpatient practice, I take care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). In my hospital work, I evaluate and care for patients with acute kidney injury and with electrolyte disorders. In clinical research, I am experienced in serving on steering committees for multicenter clinical trials in CKD, including work with National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials -- the African American Study of Kidney Disease and Hypertension (AASK), the AASK Cohort Study, the Dialysis Access Consortium, and the Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) treatment trial. I recently joined the steering committee for the NIDDK consortium, pilot studies of candidate therapies for CKD. I am active in multiple industry-sponsored clinical trials. I am a member of the executive committee for the Collaborative Study Group, a consortium that has implemented several successful clinical trials in nephrology. Dr. Middleton is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

I enjoy practicing nephrology and taking care of patients with kidney disorders. My clinical interests include management of uncontrolled high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. I also have particular interest in the evaluation and management of kidney diseases affecting cancer patients (onco-nephrology). Dr. Ortiz-Melo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

Ruediger Lehrich is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lehrich is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Lehrich is currently accepting new patients.

I am a general nephrologist and am happy to see patients with chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, proteinuria, and resistant hypertension. I pride myself on returning telephone calls from my patients promptly and on sending letters to my patients following their clinic visits. What I like most about my practice is that I am able to take care of my patients for many years. Dr. Berkoben is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

Kidney disease can affect anyone, anywhere and at any point in their life. It can be an acute episode or develop into a chronic disease. I enjoy being a Nephrologist because it gives me the opportunity to learn about, educate and empower the patients whose lives are intersected by kidney disease. I take pride in being approachable and accessible to my patients. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Duronville is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Feingold Syndrome.

As a general nephrologist, my clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and hypertension. I particularly enjoy building long-term relationships with patients from all walks of life, but I also enjoy helping patients and their families navigate the health system during an acute illness. Although I have lived and worked in New York City for almost 20 years, I am happy to be returning to my roots in North Carolina and at Duke. Dr. Wyatt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

I enjoy building relationships with my patients and making sure they are actively involved in setting goals for their health and collaborating on how to best accomplish those goals with available therapies. I promote lifestyle practices that lower blood pressure, slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, and enhance quality of life. To lead by example, I exercise regularly by running with a local group and participating in fitness competitions with my husband. I also enjoy experimenting in the kitchen by creating healthier versions of traditional dishes. Dr. Tyson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Metabolic Acidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, and Low Potassium Level.

Amarnath Ahobala-Kathresal is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahobala-Kathresal is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Ahobala-Kathresal is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Theodore-Shaikewitz is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Theodore-Shaikewitz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Theodore-Shaikewitz is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Ian Cooperberg is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ian Cooperberg is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ian Cooperberg is currently accepting new patients.

Vimal Derebail is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Derebail is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Membranous Nephropathy, Lupus Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Derebail is currently accepting new patients.

Tomasz Ryszard-Gawecki is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ryszard-Gawecki is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ryszard-Gawecki is currently accepting new patients.

Koyal Jain is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

Raven Voora is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Voora is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, and Glomerulonephritis. Dr. Voora is currently accepting new patients.

Christian Cameron is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cameron is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Cameron is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Coffman is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Coffman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

David Butterly is a Nephrologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Butterly is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Butterly is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Pun is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pun is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Low Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Pun is currently accepting new patients.

While I enjoy all aspects of Nephrology, I have a specific interest in caring for patients with glomerular diseases, such as lupus nephritis, vasculitis, IgA nephropathy, and membranous nephropathy in addition to several others. My goal as a physician is to establish long term relationships with my patients and ultimately help guide them through the difficulties that these autoimmune kidney disease and their treatments can present. When I am not practicing medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and love to travel. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

Mary Foster is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Goodpasture Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

I am an adult nephrologist. My clinical and research interest is in the care of patients with both chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. I also see patients for abnormal kidney function, hypertension, electrolyte and mineral metabolism disorders, glomerular diseases and proteinuria, and advanced kidney disease management including dialysis. Dr. Edmonston is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypophosphatemia.