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Duke Regional Hospital is a nonprofit, 369-bed acute-care facility in Durham, NC, part of Duke Health. It offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and emergency services and hosts specialized programs including Duke Cancer Center North Durham, Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, and Duke Regional Vascular Access Clinic. The hospital employs about 478 staff and has been serving Durham and surrounding counties for over 40 years. It is affiliated with Lincoln Community Health Center and Watts School of Nursing. If you’re seeking endocrinology care, the page lists endocrinology among its specialties, including metabolic and weight loss surgery programs. For specific endocrinology services in South Durham, you may contact the hospital at 919-470-4000 or visit their site for the Duke Regional endocrinology offerings and locations.

Clinic Type

Endocrinology

Address

Duke Health Center South Durham, 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Durham, NC 27713-8507

Phone

919-620-5300

Email

DHLNFinancialassist@duke.edu

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat-Sun Closed

Telehealth

Available

Services Offered

  • Endocrinology services for adults
  • Diabetes care and education
  • Thyroid disease management
  • Parathyroid disorders
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Adrenal gland disorders
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Thyroid ultrasound
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Hemoglobin A1c testing
  • Cortisol stimulation testing
  • Insulin pump training
  • Diabetes management with continuous glucose monitoring

Technology & Equipment

  • Thyroid ultrasound
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Hemoglobin A1c testing
  • Cortisol stimulation testing
  • Insulin pump technology
  • Continuous glucose monitoring

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Duke Health plans (Duke Advantage, Duke Basic, Duke Options, Duke Select, Duke USA)
  • Medicare
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare
  • Tricare
  • NC Medicaid
  • WellCare
  • Humana
  • All other major carriers listed in clinic materials

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers; verify with insurer before scheduling to confirm coverage for this location. Out-of-pocket liability may apply if benefits do not participate.

Financial assistance policy available for uninsured

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the clinic hours?

Mon-Fri 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Sat and Sun closed.

What is the street address?

Duke Health Center South Durham, 234 Crooked Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Durham, NC 27713-8507.

What is the main contact number?

Office: 919-576-8821; Referrals: 919-479-2661.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Duke Health Official Site: 4.81/5 (clinician-level average) (258 ratings, 32 reviews (for specific clinicians))
  • Facebook: 86% recommend (6 reviews)

Patients praise

  • professional and attentive care
  • comprehensive explanations of conditions and treatments
  • trustworthy medical guidance
  • courteous staff
  • thorough examinations

"Dr Ponder is great to work with all the time. I trust her completely with my diabetic care."

WebMD patient review for Dr. Michelle Ponder

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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