Overview
I am an immunologist who treats primary immunodeficiencies in children and adults. I see patients with recurrent infections and fevers, drug allergies, hereditary angioedema, and secondary immunodeficiencies. Our program offers cutting-edge clinical trials to provide the best treatment options for patients with immunodeficiencies. When I first meet patients, I try to put them at ease. Coming to a doctor's office can cause a lot of anxiety, especially for children. I try to identify key issues, as well as strategies to help with those problems. My goal is to improve the quality of life for children and adults so they can lead a normal life. Outside of work, I enjoy martial arts, gardening, cooking, and spending time with my wife and three children.
Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Variable Immune Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Hyper IgE Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome, and Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
1126 N Church St, Suite 203, Greensboro, NC 27401
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Infusion Center South Durham
I first became interested in pursuing a career in medicine after being a camp counselor for children with autoimmune type I diabetes when I was in college. I wanted to learn more about and care for patients who had autoimmune diseases and immune dysregulation, which is what led to my dual training in both rheumatology and allergy immunology. My clinical practice, where I teach medical students, residents and rheumatology and allergy/immunology fellows, reflects this comprehensive immunologic approach. Diseases in which I have particular expertise include rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, autoimmune inflammatory eye disease and common variable immune deficiency (CVID). I have several family members who also have autoimmune diseases and I have learned that care can be long term and involve a team approach. As a result, patient-centered care has become a personal goal. Dr. Tarrant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Variable Immune Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and Arthritis.
Office
Mildred Kwan is an Allergy and Immunologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Variable Immune Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Allergic Rhinitis.
Duke Children's Health Center Allergy And Immunology Clinic
John Sleasman is an Allergy and Immunologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sleasman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Variable Immune Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Infantile Neutropenia, Asthma, and Primary Immunodeficiency (PID). Dr. Sleasman is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome.
- Hyper IgE SyndromeDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Hyper IgE Syndrome.
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
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- Common Variable Immune Deficiency
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Chediak-Higashi SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
- Chronic Granulomatous DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Granulomatous Disease.
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Wiskott-Aldrich SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.
- X-Linked AgammaglobulinemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia.