Dr. Anthony Viera

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Anthony Joseph Viera is the Leonard J. & Margaret Goldwater Distinguished Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Duke University. His primary research focus is on cardiovascular disease prevention, emphasizing the detection and control of hypertension. He researches the effectiveness of various blood pressure measurement techniques, including out-of-office methods such as 24-hour ambulatory monitoring and home monitoring. Additionally, he is interested in obesity prevention, particularly the impact of food labeling policies on people's food choices and physical activity decisions. As a family physician, he enjoys providing comprehensive primary care to patients across various age groups, addressing acute issues, chronic illnesses, and preventive services.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2016-01-01 — 2026-01-01

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health • Chapel Hill, NC

Core Faculty

— Present

Department of Community and Family Medicine • Duke University

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)