"Integrating medicine, mind, body, and soul"

People with age-related macular degeneration may experience different levels of concern and anxiety after diagnosis or may be grappling with lifestyle adjustments as the disease progresses. The Duke Center for Macular Diseases has a patient care manager who is available to assist patients and their loved ones in coping with the challenges associated with macular degeneration. The patient care manager provides the following services:

Consultation for patients, families and/or caregivers:

• In the patient care manager's office
• By a telephone appointment
• Through e-mail

Individualized, comprehensive care planning:

• Assessments of the patient and his/her their family's emotional, social and environmental issues related to age-related macular degeneration

Support program:

• Telephone patient-to-patient support program
• Support groups for patients and caregivers

Resource and referral to community resources

Patient Care Manager:
Renee Halberg, MSW, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker

To contact or make an appointment with the patient care manager please call:919-684-2477 or e-mail - halbe001@mc.duke.edu