As a fellowship trained adult congenital heart disease specialist and Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Center at Duke, I take care of a wide spectrum of heart problems, spanning from simple shunt lesions like patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus, to more complicated disorders, like tetralogy of Fallot, Ebstein anomaly, transposition of the great arteries and single ventricles. I collaborate with my colleagues in adult and pediatric medicine to provide comprehensive health services including complex cardiac interventions like catheter-based pulmonary valve implantation, closure of aortopulmonary collaterals and coarctation stenting. I am also skilled at the non-invasive and invasive assessment of patients with pulmonary hypertension. Congenital heart disease is my passion and I strive to educate my patients, their doctors and our fabulous trainees in order to improve everyone's awareness of these challenging conditions. My spare time is spent mostly at home with my wife and 2 teenage boys. I enjoy participating in and watching all types of major sports and also enjoy traveling. Dr. Krasuski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

I am a noninvasive cardiologist with clinical and research specialties in peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, and hypertension. I’ve been at Duke for over 10 years and in that time I’ve been proud to be part of Duke’s commitment to world class, patient-centric, personalized care. We are in the midst of major breakthroughs and advances in cardiovascular care, many of which have evolved here at Duke. But translating these advances to personalized care takes a strong partnership between a doctor and patient and I look forward to forging that relationship with each of my patients. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and non-invasive imaging of the heart (echocardiography). The best part of being a cardiologist is the opportunity to educate my patients and their families, learn about their lives, and watch them improve over time. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling on many trails in the Triangle region, and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I’m a pediatric cardiologist with a focus on interventional cardiology. We try to find less invasive ways to treat congenital heart disease. We’ve made tremendous advances in the last decade in treating diseases that used to require open heart surgery. We can now treat these with a much less invasive approach. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, I do procedures in the cath lab like closing atrial septal defects and certain valve replacements. At Duke we collaborate and work well together using a team approach to help our patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my two children and getting outdoors. I like to mountain bike, hike and play soccer. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Cerebral Hypoxia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Stent Placement.

I am a pediatric cardiologist and help care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. I have advanced training in non-invasive imaging modalities, including echocardiography, MRI, and CT to provide accurate and detailed assessments of cardiovascular health in children. These tools are invaluable in evaluating heart conditions without the need for invasive procedures, making them ideal for our youngest patients. I prioritize a personalized approach, understanding that each child’s heart condition is unique. Outside of the clinical setting, I am passionate about advancing the field through research and education. I believe in a team-based approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for my patients. Dr. Kikano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Wildervanck Syndrome, Holt-Oram Syndrome, His Bundle Tachycardia, Turner Syndrome, and Heart Transplant.

Todd Kiefer is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kiefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). 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). Dr. Kiefer is currently accepting new patients.

Afshin Farzaneh-Far is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Farzaneh-Far is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Thomas Bashore is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bashore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Bashore is currently accepting new patients.

Annette Ansong is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ansong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Fistula, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Ansong is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Chamis is a Cardiologist and a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chamis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Dr. Chamis is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Crittenden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Crittenden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Crohn's Disease, and Vertigo.

Amish Patel is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

I am a general cardiologist who focuses on the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. I have always enjoyed teaching and aim to educate patients on cardiovascular disease. Through education, I hope to empower patients and improve overall health. I grew up in North Carolina and am grateful to give back to my home state and the Duke community. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Angina, and Heart Failure.

I am an interventional cardiologist and have been at Duke for about 25 years. The less-invasive treatment strategies and techniques that we’ve learned have been a source of great excitement over the past 20 years. We started back then with patients who had congenital heart disease and traditionally needed open surgery, and we’re now able to help many patients with congenital defects without open surgery. We’ve moved into an era where valvular heart disease has excellent treatments from an interventional point of view. I like all cardiac interventions, but my particular interest is in what people call structural interventions, which is helping people with structural or congenital heart disease. When you see me or someone else in interventional cardiology at Duke, you’re seeing multiple providers, even though they may be in the background. We work as a team and provide only the best for patients. Dr. Kevin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Andres Pineda is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Pineda has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Angina, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

I fell in love with cardiology early in my medical training when I saw a patient in the emergency department who came in with a heart attack. The cardiology team swooped down and took him away to a procedure room, and in less than 45 minutes the heart attack had been stopped, and the patient was asking if he could go home. I'm so happy to be on that team now. I have extensive experience in minimally invasive procedures to treat people with a myriad of cardiac conditions. Most commonly, you can find me in the cardiac catheterization laboratory opening blockages in the arteries that feed the heart to treat angina or stop heart attacks. In the hospital, I also see patients with other acute cardiac conditions. In the office, I see patients with the entire range of heart problems. I'm excited to be joining Duke because I'll also be able to get back to doing research aimed at improving our understanding and management of patients with heart disease at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. In addition, I love to teach and learn, and there is no better place than Duke to stoke the intellectual curiosity that brought me to medicine in the first place. Dr. Pride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Although I enjoy taking care of all cardiac patients, my special interests include adult congenital heart disease (patients who were born with heart defects who are now adults), and pregnancy and cardiac disease. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Tetralogy of Fallot.

Although I enjoy caring for all cardiac patients, my special interests include patients born with heart defects and now adults, pregnancy with heart disease, and valvular heart disease. In addition, I am interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Upadhya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.

Howard Rockman is a Cardiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Rockman has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Atherosclerosis.

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 Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). 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.