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Heather Elizabeth Whitson

Duke School of Medicine Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Duke School of Medicine Distinguished Professor in Neuroscience · 2024 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Professor of Medicine · 2020 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Professor in Ophthalmology · 2020 - Present Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology
Professor in Head & Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences · 2021 - Present Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Neurology · 2022 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments
Director of the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development · 2008 - Present Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Institutes and Centers

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Ophthalmology · 2013 - 2020 Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor of Medicine · 2017 - 2020 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine · 2013 - 2017 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2008 - 2013 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology · 2010 - 2013 Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments
Medical Instructor in the Department of Medicine · 2006 - 2008 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Medicine · 2006 - 2006 Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine
Associate in the Department of Medicine · 2004 - 2005 Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Medicine