Primary Care
Duke Primary Care (DPC)
With more than 95 physicians, and an entire team of assistants and nurse practitioners working out of 20 locations, in 8 North Carolina counties, Duke Primary Care effectively extends the reach of the Duke Medicine system throughout our local community.
Duke Primary Care supports Duke Medicine's mission of education, research and patient care through the development and integration of a full-service primary care network, and provides unmatched patient care services that include:
- Primary internal medicine, family practice and general pediatrics
- Acute and chronic care management
- Disease prevention and wellness
- Urgent care
Private Diagnostic Clinic
While not a formal member of the Duke University Health System, our Private Diagnostic Clinic, PLLC is an affiliated, independent, for-profit, limited liability company through which Duke faculty physicians practice medicine. More than 150 outreach clinics are held each month, including those located on the Duke University campus and in the surrounding communities of Durham and Wake counties.
Area Info
A career as a Duke Nurse comes with many benefits, including enjoying life in and around North Carolina's Triangle; a beautiful metropolitan area incorporating the cities of Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Cary.
Just 30 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the city of Durham is within easy driving distance from North Carolina's majestic mountains to the west, and picturesque Atlantic coast to the east. And with its wealth of educational, recreational and cultural amenities, it's easy to see why the quality of life in Durham is consistently rated among the nation's best by leading publications such as Money magazine and U.S. News and World Report.
Unit Profiles
Nurses and health care professionals at Duke Clinic & Ambulatory Services can serve in several specialized units. Click on a unit below for more specific details.
| Duke Primary Care |
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Varies 20 locations serving the Greater Triangle area in eight counties, including: Durham, Wake, Granville, Vance, Orange, Alamance, Chatham and Person. |
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Clinic / Ambulatory Services |
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8-hour shifts, Day |
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Primary Care for adults and children, including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Acute Care, Prevention and Wellness, Urgent Care. |
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Varies by Practice |
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| Private Diagnostic Clinic |
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Many clinics are on the Duke University campus, with several clinics located throughout Durham, NC. |
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Clinic / Ambulatory Services |
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8-hour shifts, Day |
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Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Cancer Treatment, Cardiology (Heart), Diabetes Treatment, Neurosurgical Services, Orthopedics, Physicals, Preventative & Wellness Care, Radiology, Sports Medicine and Urology |
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Varies by Practice |
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Specialties
Areas of specialty practiced within Duke Clinic & Ambulatory Services include: