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Harris & Smith OB-GYN at Patterson Place

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Type:Specialty Clinic

Obstetricians and gynecologists in Durham provide reproductive care to women of all ages, from your first visit with a gynecologist through family planning and menopause. Women who come to us for prenatal care deliver their babies at The Birth Place at Duke Regional Hospital.

Clinic Hours

Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Closed
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duke Medical Plaza Patterson Place
5324 McFarland Rd
Suite 200
Durham, NC 27707-6864
Appointments 919-419-5160    919-419-5160 Office 919-419-5160
Fax 919-419-5218

Clinic Hours

Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Closed
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ob-Gyn Care

Our ob-gyn specialists provide personalized care at every stage of your life.

Gynecologists in Durham

As your gynecologists, we offer a full range of gynecological care -- from annual return visits to diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the female reproductive system -- throughout your childbearing years and beyond.


Your routine gynecological care may include:

  • A physical exam
  • Annual screenings, including a breast exam, Pap test, and HPV test to screen for cervical cancer
  • Birth control counseling (placement of any contraceptive implants, such as IUDs, occurs at a follow-up visit)
  • Sexually transmitted disease screenings (as appropriate)

We diagnose and treat women who experience abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, uterine abnormalities, ovarian cysts, urinary tract infections, and symptoms of menopause.

If abnormal cells are identified through your Pap test, we may recommend you undergo one of the following procedures in our office:

  • Colposcopy. Examines your cervix, vagina, or vulva for precancerous changes.
  • LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure). Removes abnormal cervical cells.

If you experience abnormal bleeding, we may perform:

  • Hysteroscopy to diagnose and treat the causes of abnormal bleeding
  • Endometrial ablation to remove the uterine lining and stop heavy menstrual bleeding

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.

Our obstetricians and certified nurse midwives deliver babies at The Birth Place at Duke Regional Hospital.


Planning Pregnancy/Fertility Concerns

If you are planning to become pregnant or are having difficulty getting pregnant, our obstetricians can identify medical issues that can prevent conception. If the problem is more complex, we can refer you to the Duke Fertility Center to pinpoint the cause of infertility and offer appropriate treatment options.

Our Providers

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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
  • *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.

  • Duke Basic
  • Duke Select
  • 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
  • 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)
  • *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

Duke Medical Plaza Patterson Place
5324 McFarland Rd
Suite 200
Durham, NC 27707-6864

Parking

Free, convenient parking is available next to our clinic building.

Public Transportation

Plan your trip to Harris & Smith OB-GYN at Patterson Place through GoDurham bus route 10 and GoTriangle bus route 400. The closest bus stops are McFarland Rd at Witherspoon Blvd and Witherspoon Blvd at McFarland Dr. If you have trouble accessing these routes, visit GoDurham Access and GoTriangle Access to check if you meet the ADA eligibility for accessible transit programs.