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Duke Raleigh Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Clinic
Geriatricians work closely with seniors before, during, and after your hospital stay to ensure they experience the best possible outcome after surgery. As experts in the care of seniors, we address multiple medical conditions, frailty, cognitive issues, nutrition concerns, bowel and bladder issues, mobility challenges, and the use of prescription and nonprescription medications. Our clinic is designed to help older adults who are scheduled for surgery prepare for a safe hospital experience and a smooth recovery.
Clinic Hours
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Closed | Closed | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27609-7492
Clinic Hours
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Closed | Closed | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
Multiple Specialists Work with Seniors Before, After Surgery
Our geriatric medicine specialists work with a team of experts from surgery, anesthesia, and other specialties before your surgery to help you manage pain and plan for care during and after your hospital stay. We identify and address any cognitive and physical concerns you may have.
Perioperative Assessments
Our doctors conduct the following assessments before your surgery:
- Cognitive screen
- Depression screen
- Vision and hearing screens
- Gait assessment
- Balance assessment
- Nutritional assessment
If you have surgery or a procedure that requires a hospital stay, they will see you afterward to discuss any issues related to these assessments.
Our Providers
Accepted Insurance
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below. 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.
- 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
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*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
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*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
- 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
- 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)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
Preparing For Your Visit
Accessibility Services
We provide equal access for all people and offer a range of free accessibility services to patients and visitors who need them.
Interpreter Services
Free interpreter services can be provided for patients who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
Free Wi-Fi Available
Address
Parking
Free, convenient parking is available on the Duke Raleigh Campus.
Public Transportation
Plan your trip to Duke Raleigh Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Clinic through GoRaleigh bus routes 2 and 24L. The closest bus stops are Wake Forest Rd at Navaho Dr and Wake Forest Rd at St Albans Dr. If you have trouble accessing these routes, visit GoWake Access to check if you are eligible for Wake County's accessible transit program.
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