About
Martin van Cleeff, MD brings an unusually broad scientific foundation to internal medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Duke University in 1985. He then pursued a Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in 1988. He completed his medical degree at Wake Forest University, Bowman Grey School of Medicine in 1992. His internship and residency in internal medicine both took place at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Dr. van Cleeff holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine. From 1996 to 2016, he served as Principal Investigator at PMG-Research of Cary. He has volunteered at the Open Door Clinic since 1995 and joins an annual medical mission trip through Together We Can each year. Dr. van Cleeff treats conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He aims to partner with each patient personally on their path to lasting wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Duke University, Durham, NC — Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, 1985
Medical School
Wake Forest University, Bowman Grey School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC — Doctorate of Medicine, 1992
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 1993-1995
Additional Training
Columbia University, New York, NY — Master of Science, Human Nutrition, 1988; Internship: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, 1992-1993
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. van Cleeff right for?
Dr. van Cleeff suits adults who want a long-term physician partner focused on prevention. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his clinical focus. He works well with patients who value direct access to their doctor after hours and on weekends. His background in nutrition adds depth to his care for patients navigating metabolic health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. van Cleeff specializes in internal medicine with a particular focus on chronic condition management. He regularly treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. His background in human nutrition also informs how he approaches metabolic health and preventive care.
Yes. Dr. van Cleeff holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina and has practiced internal medicine in North Carolina for decades.
Dr. van Cleeff earned his biochemistry degree at Duke University and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University. He received his medical degree from Wake Forest University, Bowman Grey School of Medicine. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Yes. Members reach Dr. van Cleeff directly by phone after hours and on weekends. This around-the-clock phone access is a core benefit of the MDVIP membership model.
Yes. Dr. van Cleeff sees every patient personally at each visit. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Dr. van Cleeff holds affiliations with WakeMed Cary Hospital and Rex Hospital. These affiliations support continuity of care when patients require hospital-level services.
Yes. Dr. van Cleeff served as Principal Investigator at PMG-Research of Cary from 1996 to 2016. That two-decade research background reflects his engagement with evidence-based medicine.
Dr. van Cleeff volunteers at the Open Door Clinic and has done so since 1995. He also participates in an annual medical mission trip through Together We Can, a commitment he has maintained since 2010.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026
