Dr. Niharika B. Mettu
Overview
My passion is the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. I strive to take the very best care of my patients that I possibly can. Working with world-class colleagues and a multidisciplinary team, which includes radiation and surgical oncologists, makes this possible. I first became interested in oncology as a first-year medical student when I got to see tumors in my pathology class. I came to appreciate the beauty of the gastrointestinal tract while observing GI surgeries as a second-year medical student. My fascination with how cancers develop and how we may develop new therapies to treat cancer led me to pursue a PhD in molecular cancer biology. This training honed the critical thinking skills that I still use to this day, as I decide how to best treat my patients. The close relationships that oncologists have with patients and their families clinched my decision to pursue a career as a medical oncologist. During my fellowship training, I sought out subspecialty training in GI oncology. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four young children and running.
Dr. Mettu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mettu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
7 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center
Diane Reidy-Lagunes is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reidy-Lagunes is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.
Duke Cancer Center
Michael Morse is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Morse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Appendix Cancer, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Morse is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center
I specialize in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers with a focus on clinical trials. Clinical trial patients can come to me at any point during their disease, but they usually come to me looking for an alternative therapy once standard treatments have not been effective. I decided to become a doctor later in my career. I originally graduated from university with a non-science degree, but the excitement of advancing medical breakthroughs inspired me to start a career in medicine. As a Duke physician, I enjoy the diverse experiences that I get to have each week. In addition to taking care of patients and conducting research, I work closely with other doctors on crafting treatment plans. I also find it fulfilling to be able to apply my research to patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, jogging and skiing. Dr. Strickler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendix Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Ampullary CancerDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Liver CancerDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.