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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near Durham, NC. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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      Elite in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Elite in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham,, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sreekanth Vemulapalli is a Cardiologist in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Elite in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Elite in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Laboratory

      2400 Pratt St, 
      Durham,, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pamela Douglas is a Cardiologist in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shivanand Lad is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Lad is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shashank Shekhar is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shekhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Shekhar is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery

      Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Gaca is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gaca is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Internal Medicine
      Duke University Medical Center, Box 3913, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

      Edward P. Chen
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery

      Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      34+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      I specialize in thoracic aortic disease and valvular heart disease. My career focus has been taking care of complex and high-risk cardiac surgery patients. I gain tremendous satisfaction from my interactions with my patients and value the long-term relationships I have with many of them. In addition, I enjoy teaching the next generation of surgeons and improving the field through research. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and traveling. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      George Hughes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Williams is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Donald Glower is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Glower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Carmelo A. Milano
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Offers Telehealth

      Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Narat Srivali
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Pulmonary Medicine

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 25A, 
      Durham, NC 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Narat Srivali is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Srivali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Cardiology
      Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Cardiology

      UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

      100 Eastowne Dr, 
      Chapel Hill,, NC 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Vavalle is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Vavalle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery

      Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Vekstein is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vekstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

      40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brittany Zwischenberger is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zwischenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Duke University Hospital

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lynne Koweek is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Koweek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Thoracic Surgery

      Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shu Lin is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Interventional Cardiology
      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Guillaume Marquis-Gravel is an Interventional Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marquis-Gravel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Cardiology

      Duke Home Infusion

      6301 Herndon Rd, 
      Durham,, NC 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Todd Kiefer is a Cardiologist in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Kiefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

      Richard Krasuski
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
      Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

      Duke Cardiology Arringdon-Ste 410

      5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 410, 
      Morrisville,, NC 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Krasuski is a Cardiologist in Morrisville,, North Carolina. Dr. Krasuski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Durham, NC?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Durham, NC?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Durham, NC?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Durham, NC?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Durham, NC?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Durham, NC?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Durham, NC?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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