News

Providing the latest news and information from the PDC, its clinics and providers. To share your news, contact Geelea Seaford, PDC Associate Vice President, Communications, 919-668-3888.

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Visitor Restrictions to Duke Health Clinics Effective March 16

If you are planning a visit to one of our hospitals or clinics, be aware that visitor restrictions are in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Patients will be...

PDC COVID-19 Preparation, Resources

The Private Diagnostic Clinic is coordinating closely with Duke University Health System and Duke University to ensure the safety of our patients, physicians, providers,...

Sampson to assume PDC President role

It is our pleasure to announce that John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MBA, the Robert H. and Gloria Wilkins Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery, will assume the role of President of...

Duke High-Risk Obstetrics Clinic Expands Multispecialty Partnerships to Include Cardiology Services

Duke High-Risk Obstetrics Clinic, located within Duke Perinatal Consultants of Durham and Fetal Diagnostic Center , recently added cardiology services to the lineup of...

Updated: PDC Statement on State Health Plan

Updated August 9, 2019 On behalf of the physicians and providers of the Private Diagnostic Clinic, we appreciate the State Treasurer's decision to maintain and protect access...

Duke Hematology Opens new Clinic, Expands Sickle Cell Disease Program

Duke Hematology of Fayetteville opened its doors to patients on July 10, as an expansion of Duke’s Sickle Cell Disease Program founded by John J. Strouse, MD, PhD ,...

Duke Smoking Cessation Program Expands to Three New Locations

Starting Monday, Aug. 12, the Duke Smoking Cessation Program will begin seeing patients at three additional locations as part of the program’s continued expansion. New...

Duke Women's Health Launches "Ready Set Baby" Curriculum in Support of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

(Photo courtesy of Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute) In July, Duke Women’s Health practices launched the use of the “Ready, Set, Baby” curriculum for prenatal and...

Assessing the ‘True Penalty’ of the Waiting Room

A comprehensive, 15-month assessment of the patient experience in the Duke Spine Center demonstrates that longer waiting times have a measurable negative effect on patient...

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North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Aligns with Duke Health Physician Practice

(Durham, NC—April 1, 2019) The Private Diagnostic Clinic and the Duke Departments of Ophthalmology and Surgery are aligning forces with North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose and...

Routine eye exam could one day diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms show, Duke doctors say

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- A routine eye exam may one day be the key to diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, before you even have symptoms.

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Duke Family Medicine Expands to North Duke Street

On Feb. 4, Duke Family Medicine opened its newest clinic location— Duke Family Medicine North Duke Street —in Duke Medical Plaza - North Duke Street in Durham. In addition to...