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Dr. Mitchell Heflin M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
My interest in geriatrics originated with my interactions with older adults while working as a clerk in my father's pharmacy as a kid. I enjoyed their wisdom and stories, and felt compelled to help th ...
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
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Awards
- HRSA 2002 Geriatric Academic Career Award
- 2001 Pfizer Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aging Research, American Geriatrics
- 2000 Hartford/AFAR Fellowship in Aging Research, American Federation for A
- MD Scholars Program, Duke University Department of Medicine 1998 Joseph C. Greenfield
Treatments
- Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Problems And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Member Gerontological Society of America
- Member American Geriatrics Society
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center, Geriatrics, NC, USA 2000
- Geriatric Medicine, Duke University Medical Center 1998
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Juliessa Marta Pavon M.D.Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Heidi White M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Loren Martinez Wilkerson MD40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Kathleen T Unroe MD2301 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Katja Elbert-avila M.D.Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Anthony N. Galanos Other2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704