As a pancreatologist, I primarily focus on pancreatic disorders such as acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), and pancreatic cysts as well as see patients who are at high risk for pancreatic cancer in clinic. My primary goal is to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation and build a therapeutic relationship to improve your quality of life in a multidisciplinary fashion. As your doctor, I value your opinion and am committed to advocating for you. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Todd Baron is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Baron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baron is currently accepting new patients.

Chirag Desai is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

After completing a general gastroenterology fellowship as well as an additional advanced endoscopy fellowship at Duke, I joined the talented faculty. This opportunity allows me to continue my clinical focus on caring for patients with complicated pancreas and biliary tree disorders. Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my wife and young daughter. Dr. Spaete is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Melissa Chen is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Canakis is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Canakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

Kelly Hathorn is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hathorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hathorn is currently accepting new patients.

Ian Grimm is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Grimm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Colorectal Polyps, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Grimm is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Gangarosa is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gangarosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gangarosa is currently accepting new patients.

Hong Kim is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Gilman is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gilman is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Meyers is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Melanoma, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.

Amit Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Jaundice, Lung Nodules, Kidney Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Trista Reid is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Secondary Peritonitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

My specialty focuses on diseases of the pancreas, diseases of the bile duct, as well as therapeutic endoscopy procedures for complicated GI problems that may not be provided in the community such as treatment of malignant obstruction, Zenker’s diverticula, fistulae or endoscopic removal of premalignant or malign lesions of the GI tract. I’ve been at Duke for over 25 years, and the thing that has kept me here all these years has been the opportunity to provide care for patients that need these advanced services and the wonderful people I work with. I very much enjoy working with colleagues who want to provide the best possible care for our patients and the opportunity to train the future leaders in gastroenterology. We have a great facility, great technology, but most importantly my colleagues and the people I work with share the same vision and values. You take this for granted until you go somewhere else. I wouldn’t be able to provide what I hope is excellent care without the assistance of great nurses, physicians and staff at Duke. I hope you will have this same experience when you come to Duke University Health System. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I treat patients with benign and cancerous conditions of the bile duct and pancreas. I specialize in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic stenting and the removal of large, complex colon polyps. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of performing these procedures. However, the most gratifying parts of my work are interacting with patients, relating to them on a personal level and providing compassionate care. Dr. Burbridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Naresh is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Naresh has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

As a child, I grew up in a family where antibiotics, patients, laboratory analyses, infection, treatment, were common and frequently used words. I learned them by asking what they meant every time I would hear a new one. I still vividly remember my father leaving the house every Monday morning carrying a few freshly ironed white coats. He taught me about the importance of his job, why people care for each other, the responsibilities and the satisfaction a physician has. I always knew that I would follow my father’s steps and see patients, listen to their concerns, and play an important part in their lives by trying to keep them healthy, and away from harm. Many nights I arrive home late from work. The balance between my private and my professional life is found in my family's support, and the satisfaction that I did the best I could for my patients. Dr. Verka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

I’m a general surgeon that specializes in operating on the upper abdomen as well as treating complicated abdominal wall problems like large hernias. The benefits of getting treatment at Duke are the extensive resources available that providers like myself can use. When necessary, we collaborate with other specialists and research experts at Duke in a seamless way, so the patient will get the benefit of all that we have to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three daughters. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

My interest in digestive and gastrointestinal disease began as a medical student and only grew over the subsequent years. I have trained at Duke Health within the field of gastroenterology and have a focus in advanced endoscopic techniques and pancreatic and biliary disorders, benign and malignant conditions. I enjoy providing care for all patients within the clinical setting as well as at the time of procedure in order to ensure delivery of the best quality care. I hope to provide a partnership with my patients by getting to know each individual and their family and by serving as an advocate for their care. Last, but not least, I enjoy working with and learning from all of my colleagues at Duke Health. Each member of the Duke team enriches my day at work and also provide continuous opportunities for learning. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.