Unparalleled access. Excellent patient care. Genuine relationships.
DUKE Signature Care
K. Lowe and M. Rierson
“Kay and I have different physicians within Signature Care and yet we marvel at the similar level of individual attention we receive, and the strong relationship we each feel we have with our doctors. We have never felt rushed, never run out of time. Now we feel that we are engaged in an ongoing conversation with our primary care doctors.�
We’re Proud to be Your Primary Care Medical Home A Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) is a model of healthcare centered around your needs. Led by an experienced team of healthcare professionals, we partner with you to ensure all of your physical and mental healthcare needs are met. We are certified by The Joint Commission as a PCMH. Our team is available to coordinate and manage all of the care you receive from Duke Health, including specialty care, community services, hospitals and home healthcare services.
WHAT IS
Duke Signature Care? GUARANTEED ACCESS TO YOUR MEDICAL TEAM WHENEVER YOU NEED IT In today’s complex and evolving world, quality healthcare can be challenging to access and navigate. Duke Signature Care integrates the time-honored relationship between a patient and doctor with cutting-edge medical care. Enroll in Duke Signature Care today and gain access to Duke’s premiere concierge primary care medical team. It’s time to build a personal relationship that revolves around your needs, your health, your time and at your convenience. Duke Signature Care features board-certified general internists whose training, experience and dedication represent the excellence in patient care for which Duke is known nationally and globally. Our physicians are supported by a talented team of professionals to ensure that you receive the best care and service possible. The Duke Signature Care team is committed to developing a personalized health plan tailored to you.
“Duke Signature Care provides me and my husband with excellent health care; a physician who knows me well; superb access to her and to excellent healthcare specialists at Duke—a managed approach to my health care.” M. L. Bryan
“When Dr. Metz told me she was joining Duke Signature Care, I didn’t even have to think about joining, she is extremely thorough, very knowledgeable regarding all the many facets of my body and always bursting with enthusiasm! She always amazes me during our visits as she never has to reacquaint herself to my medical history.” D. Tadlock
UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO CARE Receive the care you need when you need it. You can arrange immediate or next-day appointments and consultations, even after hours.
SKILLED, COMPASSIONATE TEAM Our dedicated nursing, administrative, and clerical staff are always on hand. You work and talk with the same group of people that get to know you, and you them.
SECURE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS The Duke MyChart online portal makes it easier and faster than ever to view lab results, request prescription refills, and communicate with your provider.
SPECIALTY CARE REFERRALS When you need specialty care, our concierge providers will direct you to specialists who are ranked among the nation’s best.
COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT We have free, convenient parking and a spacious, comfortable waiting room with complimentary wifi and beverages.
WELLNESS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION Be our guest at health-related lectures. Receive a monthly health newsletter with helpful tips and articles.
MEET YOUR
Team
What matters most to me as a doctor is developing meaningful relationships with my patients and helping them achieve the best outcomes possible, which is why I’ve returned to patient care to focus on that aspect of medicine. Dr. Linda Harpole is assistant professor of medicine at Duke University. She obtained her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine in 1992, and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, in Boston. After completing her residency, she attained a Masters of Public Health degree at Harvard School of Public Health and completed a General Internal Medicine Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She is passionate about improving the quality, efficiency and outcomes of healthcare, and brings her experience with this to her care of patients.
Linda Harpole, MD, MPH
I am very fortunate to get to work in a profession that I love. I went into medicine initially because of my interest in science and the incredible complexity of the human body. Dr. Audrey Metz found her home in primary care where she can follow patients long-term, develop relationships, and be the true coordinator of all of their health care needs. Her favorite part of practicing medicine is applying medical evidence within the context of an individual patient’s goals.
Audrey Metz, MD
Dr. Metz earned her medical degree at Vanderbilt University where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha medical society and earned the Albert Weinstein award in medicine for superior clinical competence and qualities of dedication and professionalism. She then completed her residency at Duke University and is board certified in internal medicine. She practiced at Duke Primary Care in Durham for four years prior to joining Duke Signature Care.
This program is for patients who want to engage in their health. I am here to give them access and time to truly care for their health.
Dr. John Paat oversees Duke Signature Care as the medical director. He joined the team from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where he spent more than 12 years as a consultant physician, assistant professor of medicine and practice administrator. Dr. Paat is passionate about providing care to all patients through his work with residents in their continuity clinic, Project Access of Durham County and numerous international medical missions.
John Paat, MD
Dr. Paat is the associate chief medical officer for the Duke Private Diagnostic Clinic, professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is a board-certified general internist, who earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo, Ohio, and completed his residency at Summa Akron City Hospital, Ohio.
For me, being a doctor is about taking care of my patients. I love being a part of Duke Signature Care because it allows me to take the time to get to know my patients and help make a positive difference in their life. Dr. Anne Phelps is board certified in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of Michigan and completed her residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. She joined the division of General Internal Medicine at Duke in 2001. She is an assistant professor of medicine and fellow of the American College of Physicians. She has been active in teaching residents throughout her career at Duke Her areas of clinical interest include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, geriatrics and women’s health.
Anne Phelps, MD, FACP
In 2012, Dr. Phelps joined Duke Signature Care. She has enjoyed helping to grow this concierge medicine practice. Outside of clinic, she enjoys golf and traveling with her family. Dr. Phelps has been voted one of the Best Doctors in America since 2010.
Being able to spend as much time with my patients as I truly feel I should has made a tremendous difference in my relationship with them. Dr. Brian Wolf guides you through the management of your health by helping you make effective choices. His ultimate goal is to make his patients’ lives better. Dr. Wolf is assistant professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center. He was in private practice for six years in Annapolis, Maryland. For four years, Dr. Wolf practiced at Duke Primary Care in Durham.
Brian Wolf, MD
I am fortunate to be practicing at Duke Signature Care. The extended appointment times allow more discussion and patients have more time to actively participate in their health plan. Dr. Kathleen Waite has been providing primary care at Duke since 1993. Her areas of clinical interest include preventive medicine and the management of chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease. She has a special interest in women’s health including menopause and osteoporosis. Dr. Waite earned her medical degree at Duke University and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Duke. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and was named a fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2011. She is associate professor of medicine and is actively involved in teaching at Duke.
Kathleen Waite, MD, FACP
She regularly volunteers at the local community health center that provides care to the less fortunate.
As a cardiologist, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of being proactive about your cardiovascular health. This program allows the patients to get the care they need as soon as they need it. Dr. Magnus Ohman’s clinical interests are in general cardiology, including prevention and interventional cardiology. He is frequently consulted for treatment of patients with complex heart disease. He serves on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Oversight Committee for guidelines development and is a consultant to the FDA and the NIH. He has published over 600 articles and two books on heart disease. Dr. Ohman received medical degrees from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the National University of Ireland, completed his residency at St. Laurence’s Hospital in Dublin and his cardiology fellowship at Duke University. He is professor of medicine and the Kent and Siri Rawson Director of the Program for Advanced Coronary Disease at Duke. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American College of Cardiology.
E. Magnus Ohman, MD
JOIN Our annual fee is $2,500. Special pricing may be available for Duke employees and retirees. Contact us to schedule a visit or get more information at signaturecare@duke.edu
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“Signature Care is actually what medicine used to be with 24/7 healthcare. The doctors take the time to listen to you, examine you, discuss your problems and then provide any necessary plan of treatment. Most doctors would love to be able to do this but have time restraints within their daily schedules.” B. Collie
“I have benefited from Duke Signature Care for many years. Their knowledge, skills, expertise and immediate attention is most impressive and appreciated.“ H. Cullman
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