Carly E. Kelley, MD, MPH, ECNU

For women in Durham and the greater Research Triangle area seeking an endocrinologist with broad expertise in the hormonal conditions that accompany PCOS, Dr. Carly E. Kelley at Duke Health is an excellent choice. Board-certified in endocrinology and also credentialed in thyroid ultrasound (ECNU), she brings a uniquely comprehensive endocrine skill set to her care of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

PCOS is rarely just one problem — it often comes packaged with insulin resistance, irregular blood sugar regulation, hyperandrogenism, and a heightened risk of thyroid disease. Dr. Kelley is trained to assess and manage all of these interconnected issues, making her especially well-suited to care for women whose PCOS presents with complex metabolic or hormonal features. Her ability to perform and interpret thyroid ultrasounds in-house adds an additional layer of diagnostic precision that is valuable for PCOS patients who are also at risk for thyroid dysfunction.

Practicing within Duke Health's world-class academic environment, Dr. Kelley has access to the latest evidence and treatment protocols, and benefits from the robust interdisciplinary collaboration that major academic medical centers facilitate. For women in Durham who are looking for a PCOS specialist who can see the full hormonal picture — not just one piece of it — Dr. Kelley offers thoughtful, comprehensive endocrinology care that genuinely moves the needle on long-term health.