Overview
A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital.
Dr. Hartwig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 249 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
4 Clinical Trials
Duke Cancer Center Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.
Duke Cancer Center
Kevin Naresh-Shah is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Naresh-Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Naresh-Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Rex Physicians LLC
Reza Rahbar is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Rahbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bile Duct Stricture. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Lung TransplantDr. Hartwig isElite. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Hartwig isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hartwig isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Hartwig isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- EsophagitisDr. Hartwig isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.