Dr. Michael E. Lipkin, MD | Durham, NC | Urologist

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Dr. Michael Lipkin treats nephrolithiasis, staghorn calculi, and hydronephrosis and practices urology in Durham, North Carolina. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Lipkin 4.33 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.3

18 Ratings
17 insurance plans accepted
7 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Lipkin's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

18 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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My husband has been a surgical patient of Dr. Lipkin’s a number of times. He is excellent at what he does. My husbands surgeries have always went very well Also, he is very compassionate and has advocated for my husband after his surgery to be sure he received good care afterwards. We are so grateful for that. He has always communicated well with us and also with me directly, after his surgeries and explained everything to me and my husband with no questions left unanswered. We are so thankful for this surgeon. He is the best!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 10th, 2021

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Dr Lipkin is very knowledgeable in urology and is easy to speak with about problems one is having. He is , also, very prompt to his appointments--not making one wait over 75 minutes to be "not seen' like another at Duke physician made me do at a clinic. I appreciate this about him and he knows his kidney stones!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 14th, 2018

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This year Dr. Lipkin has reached into me on two different occasions to remove kidney stones. The first time for a very large stone the second less complicated. The first was a 3 day hospital stay, the second was outpatient surgery, I had no pain in post surgery or at discharge. Home recovery was a breeze. This is a special Doctor.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 19th, 2016

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After spending most of the night in ER for a large kidney stone, my daughter was referred to Dr. Lipkin to be seen the next morning. We called the next morning (Friday) and were told that she couldn't be seen until Monday. When I told the nurse the situation - extreme pain, no pain killers, etc, we were told to come in at 8:00 Monday. Then the receptionist was extremely rude and told me that the appointment was unavailable. I found another urologist that day. He may be competent, but his staff certainly isn't.

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Needs Improvement

Flexible scheduling

June 13th, 2013

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Dr. Lipkin is great. He spent a lot of time explaining my condition and went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend him.

July 16th, 2012

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I have a problem with kidney stones and went to see Dr. Lipkin. He provided excellent care and followed up with me promptly when I left him a message.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 5th, 2010

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Don't trust him. He just wants to get ahead like most of his ilk. Not sure where to find a good urologist. Not him, though.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis

September 8th, 2010

Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

2400 Pratt StDurham, NC 27705

Tel: (919) 684-2446

Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G

40 Duke Medicine Cir Clinic 1gDurham, NC 27710

Tel: (919) 684-2446


Dr. Michael E. Lipkin, MD	Dr. Ankeet M. Shah, MD	Dr. Stephen Francis Shaban, MD	Dr. Jay Han Kim, MD
Urology	Urology	Urology	Urology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (49 Ratings)	4.8 (119 Ratings)
		44 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
		Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Durham , NC	Durham , NC	Raleigh , NC	Durham , NC
		Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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