History
Dr. Eleanor Easley and Dr. Richard Pearse founded Durham Women's Clinic (DWC) in 1941. Dr. Easley was the 1st woman in history to receive a 4-year medical degree from Duke University. While many men were overseas after being drafted for the war, Dr. Easley cared for the vast number of women still needing medical attention and expertise. She was a shrewd businesswoman and leader, and overcame great obstacles to not only establish our practice, but to pioneer many changes with regards to obstetrics, gynecology, and medicine in general. DWC also made history when Dr. Easley hired Nancy Carreras, a trained certified nurse midwife, & became the 1st medical practice in North Carolina to have in-house midwifery services. Carreras & Dr. Pearce established a relationship with Yale University's School of Nurse Midwifery to provide an internship program for nurse midwives at DWC. Today our providers build on this history & continue to provide the same excellent care that was established in 1941.
Specialties
Obstetrics Midwifery Gynecology Mammography Genetic Testing Counseling Weight Loss Health & Wellness