Overview
My major area of research is cardiovascular disease prevention. I am particularly interested in improving detection and control of hypertension. Since assessment of blood pressure begins with measurement, my studies often include out-of-office BP measurement techniques including 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring and home BP monitoring.
I am also interested in obesity prevention, and in another line of research am examining the effectiveness of food labeling policies (such as calorie-labeling) on people's food and physical activity decisions.
As a family physician, I enjoy providing full-scope primary care (acute care, chronic illness care, preventive services) to patients of all ages and from all walks of life.
I am also interested in obesity prevention, and in another line of research am examining the effectiveness of food labeling policies (such as calorie-labeling) on people's food and physical activity decisions.
As a family physician, I enjoy providing full-scope primary care (acute care, chronic illness care, preventive services) to patients of all ages and from all walks of life.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Leonard J. & Margaret Goldwater Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
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2023 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
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2018 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health,
Clinical Science Departments
Chair of Family Medicine and Community Health
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2017 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Population Health Sciences
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2020 - Present
Population Health Sciences,
Basic Science Departments
Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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2021 - Present
Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship,
Initiatives
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
2006
M.P.H.
Medical University of South Carolina, College of Medicine ·
1996
M.D.