If you are experiencing severe neurological symptoms, please go to the nearest emergency room or dial 911 for assistance.

If you have received a prior diagnosis from a primary care physician, and wish to make an appointment for outpatient evaluation by a Duke Neurologist, please choose one of the following options:

I have insurance and need to choose a doctor.
If you have insurance, you may call the Neurology appointment number at 919-668-7600 and determine which physician is most suited for you.

 

I have insurance and know the name of the physician I wish to see.
If you have insurance, and you know the name of the physician you wish to see, call the Neurology appointment number at 919-668-7600 and ask for an appointment with that physician.

 

I have a prior diagnosis from a primary care physician, but do not have insurance
If you have a prior diagnosis from a primary care physician, but do not have insurance, and/or have NC Medicaid, please have your primary care physician fax the following information to Paul Lester at 919-668-0374:

1. Patient demographics: Name, birthdate, address, phone number, social security number.
2. Insurance information: Indicate if patient is self-pay or Medicaid (must include Medicaid #). If Medicaid, patient must be a resident of North Carolina.
3. Referring physician: Name, address, phone number.
4. Clinical data: Physician must include recent clinic notes, CT or MRI reports, and reason for referral.