Duke Family Medicine Center

Family doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at the Duke Family Medicine Center provide routine and sick medical care to children, teens, adults, and seniors. As a teaching practice, many of the providers you will meet are residents and fellows in several different specialties. The comprehensive care we provide includes:

• Annual physicals, sports, and school physicals
• Medicare annual wellness visits
• Age-appropriate health screenings throughout life, including hearing, vision, and developmental screenings for children
• Well-baby visits, newborn circumcision at four weeks, well-child care, and sick visits
• Immunizations, including newborn, school-age vaccinations, annual flu, and other vaccinations
• Sick visits for flu, cold, sinus infections, sore throats, and other concerns
• Ongoing management for conditions such as allergies, asthma, and high blood pressure
• Vasectomies can be performed in the office

Women's Health Care

Our family doctors and providers offer family planning and regular gynecological screenings such as breast exams, pap smears, and screening for sexually transmitted diseases/infections.

We also perform selected women’s health procedures including pap smears, insertion/removal of implantable contraceptives, colposcopy, and endometrial biopsies.

Centering Pregnancy
Centering Pregnancy offers small-group prenatal care to people with low- and moderate-risk pregnancies. The provider-led group approach allows you to bond with and learn from each other during this life-changing experience. People who participate in Centering Pregnancy often forge friendships that continue long after their babies are born. Watch a video about this program.

In addition, our certified lactation consultants share guidance on all aspects of breastfeeding and assist with breastfeeding concerns. This clinic has a private space for breastfeeding families.

Menopause care is available for women who experience symptoms related to perimenopause and menopause.

Prenatal Care

If you are already pregnant, we can provide prenatal care during your pregnancy to prepare you for delivery. 

During your first pregnancy visit, we will confirm your pregnancy test results and counsel you on how to take care of yourself as your baby grows. That includes nutrition advice and information on which medications are safe to take during pregnancy. 

We perform first-trimester sonograms and help you develop your birth plan, whether that means planning for a natural birth or including the use of medications and pain-relief during your delivery. We also take care of women with high-risk pregnancies and partner with specialists who can help ensure you have a healthy, safe delivery at the Duke Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital.

LGBTQ+ Culturally Sensitive and Knowledgeable Care

Duke Family Medicine Center offers a range of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable medical services for LGBTQ+ patients. We provide and work with specialists throughout Duke to offer:

• PrEP for people at high risk for HIV infection
• Gynecological care, including birth control and STD testing

During your visit, we may ask you for personal information about your sexual orientation and gender identity. This helps us personalize care for health risks that may be applicable to you. Learn more about why we ask about personal information and how it helps us provide the best care possible.

Comprehensive Care Beyond Family Medicine

Many of our providers are board certified in additional specialties, which allow us to provide care beyond the realm of traditional family medicine. For example, we provide:

• Mental illness care, including treatment for depression and anxiety
• Endocrine and hormone concern management
• Care for rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions
• Smoking cessation efforts
• Diabetes education and nutrition counseling
• Multiple prescriptions management to prevent negative interactions
• Opioid use disorders
• Obesity management
• Treatment for sports medicine conditions and injuries that do not require surgery
• Specialized elder care
• Social work services
• Home-bound patient visits when needed
• INR monitoring for patients on warfarin treatment
• Selected skin procedures such as mole removal and ingrown toenail treatment

Specialty Referrals

If you need specialty care, your primary care doctor can connect you with the Duke Health network of doctors who are ranked among the nation’s best. Our specialists have access to the latest research, technology, and medical advances, many of which are discovered at Duke Health. Because our electronic medical records system is accessible to every doctor and every facility at Duke, your medical record will be easily shared with your entire care team.

Manage Your Health Online

As a Duke patient, you'll have access to My Duke Health (previously Duke MyChart), an online patient portal that makes it easier than ever to manage your health care online. My Duke Health allows you to see your test results, request prescription refills, schedule appointments, and communicate with your provider.