Augustus Grant is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Grant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, His Bundle Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

My focus is on heart rhythm problems. As a doctor, I work with patients to come up with a treatment plan that helps manage their condition. This may involve a cardiac ablation procedure or implantation of a pacemaker or defibrillator. As a researcher, I spend a good portion of my time looking at health disparities with the goal of improving access to high-quality health care for people of all races, genders and ages. I’ve been at Duke since 1999, when I started my residency. I decided to become a doctor because I had an interest in biology while I was in college. I chose cardiology because it is highly technical and gives me the chance to really get to know my patients over the course of treatment. Focusing on the heart also allows me to make a greater impact on health care, since heart disease is so common in the United States. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two young children. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

One of the main things I like about electrophysiology is fixing heart rhythm problems. I love it when patients are rid of a problem that they have had for a long time, and I can tell them they are cured. They can go do whatever they want and don’t have to worry about seeing a cardiologist again. A patient with a rapid heartbeat I’ve been seeing for about 10 years finally decided she wanted to have an ablation procedure. We talked about that a lot. She was very nervous. Finally, she decided to move ahead with the procedure. It only took about 90 minutes, and she was cured. She was very happy and couldn't believe that it was really gone. I practice exclusively at Triangle Heart Associates and Duke Regional Hospital, which provides easy and convenient access for patients. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Carlos Sotolongo is an Emergency Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sotolongo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). Dr. Sotolongo is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Schocken is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schocken is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertension. Dr. Schocken is currently accepting new patients.

I have been a heart rhythm specialist at Duke for more than 15 years. My favorite part of my job is helping people. One of the nice things about electrophysiology is that we have the opportunity to fix many patients’ heart rhythm disorders. We use technology and medicines to fix heart arrhythmias that weren’t available just 10 to 15 years ago. I think the combination of Duke’s excellent facilities, being able to use the best available equipment in the field, and the very talented people that work here is what makes Duke such a special place. I’ve always felt that it’s a great privilege to work at Duke and with the tools available at this institution. Dr. Hegland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am excited about electrophysiology because it gives me the opportunity to improve patients' quality of life and allows patients to live longer in many cases. I ultimately went to medical school because of a passion for helping people, lifelong learning, and establishing meaningful relationships with my patients. I strongly believe in patient engagement and patient-centered decision making. Therefore, I believe that it is important to spend time educating patients and discussing all available treatment options. I encourage patients and their family members to ask questions so that I can help them understand their health. I offer medical therapy and catheter ablation therapy to patients with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and ventricular tachycardia. I also place transvenous pacemakers and defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, leadless pacemakers, and subcutaneous defibrillators. I also perform lead extractions. I have two children, and I enjoy cooking, as well as playing golf, tennis, and skiing. Dr. Pokorney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Montpellier, France, I migrated to the United States to further my medical education. Prior to practicing as a physician assistant, I conducted cardiovascular disease research while conducting educational seminars about cardiovascular diseases and health disparities for the local African American community. Upon completion of my physician assistant studies, I practiced in the Duke Cardiac Electrophysiology Department for nearly 10 years before transitioning to the Perioperative Anesthesia and Surgical Screening Clinic where I am currently seeing patients. Regardless of which specialty I serve, patients have been and continue to be the highlights of days in the clinic. Interacting with my patients gives me a sense of purpose. Even when there are times with no definitive guaranteed outcome, being able to bring a glance of peace and safety to my patients while delivering excellent quality of care and education remains my ultimate goal. Ms. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).

I am a cardiologist with a specialty in heart failure and transplant cardiology. I became a cardiologist because I enjoy interacting with and helping patients with complicated cardiac problems that require all of my clinical skills. It is really rewarding to see very sick challenging patients realize greater mobility and improved quality of life after working with them over months or even years. Here at Duke, we believe that developing strong personal relationships with our patients is fundamental to their success. I try to take a personal approach with each patient to encourage them to engage in a healthy lifestyle and to optimize their medical regimens to best suit their problems. A collaborative team of clinicians, nurses and staff work to achieve the best for our patients. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Heart Transplant.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Terry Fortin is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fortin has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Eisenmenger Syndrome.

Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field that’s at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. It’s been emerging with the increased awareness of cardiovascular disease in patients who have either been treated for cancer or who are being treated with cancer agents that may potentially cause heart complications. When patients come in, I evaluate if they are at higher risk for developing heart disease or complications and intervene to help prevent any issues. By protecting the heart, it allows us to treat our patients’ cancers as aggressively as possible. I also like to educate patients. This is based on my own experience with physicians. Instructions didn’t resonate with me without an explanation. Understanding gave me more buy-in. Now, when I see patients, I try to spend as much time as possible explaining the issues and find that at times even illustrating with pictures can help make things clearer. I think it helps patients to understand what is going on and feel more invested in their care. Dr. Khouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

Ravi Karra is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Karra has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

I see patients who have heart disease, and I work to prevent them from having any bad consequences of that disease. I also see patients who are having symptoms and do diagnostic work to see what cardiovascular condition they may have to explain their symptoms. I also take care of patients who either have known or suspected genetic cardiovascular disorders. Our genetics clinic is one of the only adult cardiovascular clinics in the Southeast. We take care of patients who have a variety of cardiovascular genetic disorders or who have strong family histories of heart disease and want to come in for testing. Duke has a strong collaborative approach to patient care. We provide excellent care for patients who need routine care for more common medical disorders, but we also provide a high level of subspecialty care for those who may have rarer disorders. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

I am a general cardiologist who specializes in women's heart health and cardiac imaging. My clinical and research interests focus on improving cardiovascular health in women through individualized prevention and treatment plans. Dr. Daubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I strive to provide excellent, evidence-based medical care and love involving patients in the decision-making process. I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, hiking, biking, and skiing in California, where I lived for the past 20 years. I also love trying out new recipes and enjoy everything related to the outdoors. Ms. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrial Tachycardia.

My work is aimed at trying to understand how heart failure develops and how we can develop a new type of drug therapy for that condition. Heart failure happens to run in my family – I have a relative with the disease. In many ways, that has had an impact on what I’m doing. Duke provides a lot of cutting-edge care for people who suffer from congestive heart failure. We are a large transplant center and have expertise in the care of patients with advanced heart failure and for patients who need advanced therapies. We also have expertise in the research realm, which really provides a lot of insight into the care of patients. Duke is a world-class institution. I’m really lucky to work here and to be among a lot of folks who are bright and innovative and really interested in patient care. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am a cardiologist. I see athletes across the wide spectrum of athletic abilities who are concerned about cardiac complications and how that may affect their training or athletic competing. Many athletes have heart disease, or are at risk for heart disease, and have problems such as arrhythmias or fainting spells. It is very gratifying to work with an athlete who has the same goals that I do for competition and fitness, and to help them realize that they can stay active in the midst of treating their condition. The sports clinic is a great example of why Duke is such a great place to come, because we have expertise in such a broad range of areas. If I need advice or support from another colleague, not only will I get guidance, but I can easily refer patients as necessary for further evaluation and management. Dr. Kontos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherosclerosis.

I enjoy spending time talking to patients and educating them about their particular cardiac illness. I think it is important that patients understand what we are trying to accomplish with their treatment and what they can do to assist their health care providers in improving their quality of life. I am particularly interested in heart arrhythmias and cardiac devices including pacemakers and defibrillators. Ms. Duke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

I provide primary care to all ages. I enjoy caring for children through older adults, especially when I see the whole family. I feel lucky to live so close by in the downtown Durham area with my husband and four kids. We regularly take advantage of the ability to walk to many of Durham’s great restaurants, the farmer's market, and activities on the Duke University campus. Dr. Sease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.