Michael E. Lipkin, MD
Urologist
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I am focused on the surgical and medical management of kidney stones. I do a large volume of surgeries for kidney stones, however what gives me the most satisfaction in my practice is helping my patients prevent kidney stone recurrence. I work closely with my patients to determine the specific causes for their kidney stones. We review this information and then decide on a preventative plan, which often includes dietary changes and even medications. I find it extremely rewarding to help my patients prevent kidney stones, as many of them are surprised that it is possible to prevent them.
- Cary N. Robertson, MD, Associate Professor, Urology 2021
- Associate Professor of Urology, Urology 2020
- Chief of the Clinic in the Department of Surgery, Surgery 2015
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Areas of Expertise
- Kidney Stones
- Laser Lithotripsy
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- Ureteral Stone
- Ureteroscopy
Ratings and Reviews
The ratings and reviews are based on patient responses to the overall provider rating question from the survey. The question reads: “Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?” Responses are converted to a 5-point rating system and applied consistently to all providers. Learn more about our survey process. Patients who see some types of providers receive a different version of the patient satisfaction survey. Those results are not available on DukeHealth.org.
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Clinical Focus and Research
- Duke KURe Program awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 2013 - 2028
- Goldsmith, Zachariah G., Gastón M. Astroza, Agnes J. Wang, W Neal Simmons, Muhammad W. Iqbal, Michael E. Lipkin, Glenn M. Preminger, and Michael N. Ferrandino. “Optical performance comparison of deflectable laparoscopes for laparoendoscopic single-site surgery.” J Endourol 26, no. 10 (October 2012): 1340–45. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2012.0140.
- Lipkin, Michael E., John G. Mancini, Greta Toncheva, Agnes J. Wang, Colin Anderson-Evans, W Neal Simmons, Michael N. Ferrandino, Terry T. Yoshizumi, and Glenn M. Preminger. “Organ-specific radiation dose rates and effective dose rates during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.” J Endourol 26, no. 5 (May 2012): 439–43. https://doi.org/10.1089/end.2011.0178.
- Goldsmith, Zachariah G., and Michael E. Lipkin. “When (and how) to surgically treat asymptomatic renal stones.” Nat Rev Urol 9, no. 6 (March 27, 2012): 315–20. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2012.43.
- Jibara, G. A., and M. E. Lipkin. “Enhanced Endoscopic Imaging.” In Smith’s Textbook of Endourology, Fourth Edition: Volumes 1-2, 1:38–56, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119245193.ch3.
- Kaplan, A. G., C. D. Scales, M. E. Lipkin, and G. M. Preminger. “How do I set up a stone clinic?” In Practical Tips in Urology, 333–39, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4348-2_35.
- Lipkin, M. E. “Radiation exposure to the patient and the urologist.” In Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach, 29–39, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08792-4_3.
- Boydston, Kohldon, Russell Terry, Brenton Winship, Leah Davis, Sarah Yttri, Evan Carlos, Charles Scales, Michael Lipkin, and Glenn M. Preminger. “The Impact of Alternative Alkalinizing Agents on 24-Hour Urine Parameters.” In Urology, 142:55–59, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2020.04.047.
- Aksenov, Leonid I., Ashley C. Wietsma, Michael E. Lipkin, Jonathan C. Routh, Glenn M. Preminger, and Charles D. Scales. “Analgesic Prescribing Patterns for Acute Symptomatic Kidney Stones in Emergency Departments.” In Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 227:e156–e156. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.08.425.
- Youssef, Ramy F., Jeremy W. Martin, Khashayar Sakhaee, John Poindexter, Simone L. Vernez, Rahul Dutta, Charles D. Scales, Glenn M. Preminger, and Michael E. Lipkin. “MP01-19 RECENT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND METABOLIC TRENDS IN STONE DISEASE: RISING HYPOCITRATURIA AND HYPEROXALURIA.” In Journal of Urology, Vol. 197. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.094.
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
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- 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 Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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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
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- Healthy Blue
- NC Medicaid Direct
- 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
- AMBU, Inc.
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Calyxo
- Cook Medical
- Karl Storz
- Novo Nordisk
- Olympus America, Inc.