I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

Eric Whitsel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Whitsel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Menopause, Obesity, and Long QT Syndrome.

Erik Ohman is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ohman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I treat adult patients with a broad range of clinical ailments and obesity. I particularly enjoy disease prevention and geriatrics. My approach to care is holistic, respectful, patient-centered, and guided by science. I strongly believe in the prevention of disease whenever possible. I enjoy seeing patients, getting to know them well, and helping them to achieve their desired goals. Dr. Tushabe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Renovascular Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

I am a cardiologist who has been at Duke for over 15 years. I grew up in North Carolina and am proud to call Durham home. My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so I always thought about going into medicine. Cardiology came most naturally to me during medical school. The best part of being a doctor is the feeling you get from having genuinely helped someone in a meaningful way. I enjoy practicing at Duke, because I get to work with a lot of smart people who are dedicated to helping patients. When patients have challenging issues, Duke is a great place to receive care because of the access we have to top-notch providers and resources. In my spare time, I enjoy reading history and spending time with my young child. Dr. Liao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Thomas Povsic is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Povsic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Povsic is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Cavender is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cavender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Cavender is currently accepting new patients.

George Stouffer is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Stouffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Attack. Dr. Stouffer is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Klein is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Yeung is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Yeung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Yeung is currently accepting new patients.

John Vavalle is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Vavalle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Vavalle is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Hinderliter is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hinderliter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hinderliter is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Hicks is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Acute Coronary Syndrome. Dr. Hicks is currently accepting new patients.

Carla Sueta is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sueta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Cor Pulmonale, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Paula Miller is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Ross Simpson is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

Patricia Chang is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiac Amyloidosis. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

James Kurz is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kurz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Kurz is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Sivak is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sivak has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Sivak is currently accepting new patients.

Thelsa Weickert is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Weickert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Weickert is currently accepting new patients.