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Anthony Joseph Viera

Leonard J. & Margaret Goldwater Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health
Family Medicine and Community Health
CFM, Box 2914 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710
2200 West Main Street, Erwin Square, 4th Floor, Durham, NC 27705

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.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Leonard J. & Margaret Goldwater Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health · 2023 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health · 2018 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Clinical Science Departments
Chair in Family Medicine and Community Health · 2017 - Present Family Medicine and Community Health, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2020 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments
Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship · 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.