Dr. Heather Van Mater, MD
Dr. Heather Van Mater, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Duke University Hospital.
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2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705Compare with other Pediatric Rheumatologists
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Dr. Heather Van Mater, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cape Fear Valley Medical Center and Duke University Hospital.Pediatric Rheumatology
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Residency HospitalRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical School, 2001
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- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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