I primarily see patients who have a variety of rare bleeding and clotting disorders. I see both older and younger patients and also provide help when patients need to transition to and away from blood thinners. Doctors usually refer patients to me. I try to work with each patient so they understand why they are seeing me and what is going on with their body. I enjoy when a patient can leave my office with a complete understanding of what is going on and what they need to do to get better. As a young child, I had bad allergies and spent much time in the doctor’s office. As a frequent patient, I enjoyed spending time around medicine. As I entered college, I found that I enjoyed chemistry and that hematology allowed me to combine lab work with patient care. Dr. Ortel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy.

I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplant. I always strive to take a fresh look at patients and see what treatments we can offer that they may have not had before. I spend about half of my time doing clinical research that focuses on the outcomes of patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. We look for opportunities to improve care and new ways to treat heart disease. Our patients are the center of our universe and we look for the best ways possible to treat them. One of my favorite parts of my job is taking care of patients who think the road has ended and being able to offer them several new roads to improve their lives. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

Gowthami Arepally is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Arepally has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

I have been at Duke since 2003. My areas of interest are in primary care and the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. I am the executive director of Duke Connected Care, Duke’s accountable care organization, and I am the medical director of DukeWELL, a population health program for Duke Employees and dependents. My administrative duties include serving as associate chief medical officer for Duke University Health System, where my work focuses on care redesign, new models of care and new models of payment. Prior to that, I was chief of family medicine at Duke. I enjoy being involved in leadership and organized medicine, both locally and nationally. I recently served as president of the North Carolina Medical Society. Dr. Sangvai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

As a family medicine doctor, I have the privilege of caring for patients and families of diverse ages and backgrounds. I strive to provide personalized, empathic, and competent care, and I view the doctor-patient relationship as an alliance in which we work together and learn from one another. I work hard to remain updated on current best practices and guidelines while also respecting patient autonomy and attending to the challenges that inhibit the easy navigation of the health care system. Additionally, I have to great honor of teaching medical and physician assistant students and family medicine residents, and I view the education of our next generation of medical providers as a top priority. Finally, my research focuses on how medical learners and providers experience the emotion of shame, and I strive to create safe, shame-free learning and clinical environments for learners and patients alike. Dr. Bynum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

Oluwatoyosi Onwuemene is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Onwuemene has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, Blood Clots, Sickle Cell Disease, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Soheir Adam is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adam has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Anemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Telen has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia.

I am a medical oncologist who primarily focuses on treating breast cancer. I’ve been at Duke Raleigh since 2007, and I also serve as the hospital’s chief medical officer. My favorite part of my job is the initial patient visit. It’s not unusual for patients to arrive for their appointment feeling fearful and anxious. I enjoy making them feel more comfortable and at ease with their diagnosis and treatment plan by the end of the visit. To further build that bond and trust, I encourage my patients to have full access to me, even on weekends or holidays, so I can help guide their treatment. I decided to become a doctor when I was 18 years old and heading to college. I felt that I would be passionate about taking care of people and my intuition turned out to be right. I am married to a physician and my oldest son is a medical school graduate, so medicine is now firmly in my family’s blood. Dr. Spiritos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

I am the division chief for Stroke and Vascular Neurology in the Department of Neurology at Duke Health. I see stroke patient in the emergency department, inpatient service as well as in the outpatient clinic. I also treated post-stroke limb spasticity, a disabling complication after stroke. In addition to the patient care, I also run a brain modulation and stroke recovery lab at the Duke University campus to study stroke patients in my lab to develop new stroke recovery therapy. On my days off, my boys and I are big on fishing. I enjoy drinking and collecting tea. As a stroke doctor, I do not drink coffee at all (there is a reason for it). If you come to see, I will tell you. Dr. Feng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

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 Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I am medical director of Duke Family Medicine Center, and my interests include women’s health, quality improvement, and medical education. I am always on the lookout for new and better ways to serve and help our patients. I gain a lot of personal satisfaction from being involved with nearly every aspect of patient care. I am involved in the center’s CenteringPregnancy® prenatal care initiative. I have worked at Duke Family Medicine since I moved to the area in 2008, and I have served as medical director since 2011. I have always enjoyed teaching and believe it is a core value of our practice. When not at work, I am spending time with my spouse, who is also a physician, and my three children. Indeed, life is never boring for me. Dr. Ragsdale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Wilms Tumor, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Diane Reidy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

I am a hematologic oncologist who treats lymphoid cancers. Specifically, I see patients with conditions such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), Burkitt lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and mantle cell lymphoma. My specialty is in using immunotherapies such as CAR T cell therapy to treat and hopefully cure cancer. In this area, I also collaborate with other doctors in the medical oncology division to treat patients with solid tumors using cellular therapy approaches as part of clinical trials. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Systemic Capillary Leak Syndrome, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Stent Placement.

David Fisher is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fisher has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Dysgraphia, and Dementia.

I am hospital medicine and geriatrics specialist whose patient care focus is on the hospital care of the elderly. My work includes inpatient geriatric consultation, perioperative care, transitions of care, and patient safety. I am also a geriatrics hospitalist clinical researcher who conducts innovative and high impact research that leads to better care, reduced risk, and lower cost to hospitalized older adults. Dr. Pavon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Delirium, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

"I am a vascular surgeon with the training and experience to treat the full scope of vascular disease, however I do have a passion for preventing amputations. I have spent my career building both technical and academic expertise in the field of limb preservation for patients with diabetes and vascular disease (peripheral artery disease/PAD). My academic focus is on addressing health disparities related to amputation and working in underserved communities to achieve health equity through sustainable, community focused programs. Clinically, I have come to Duke to build a comprehensive multidisciplinary Threatened Limb Clinic. At our clinic, we work together with podiatry and wound care to closely care for our patient population and give them the ""TLC"" they deserve.". Dr. Minc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Tristen Chun is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chun has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, and Thrombectomy.

As a surgeon that specializes in the vascular system, which is the body's network of blood vessels, I appreciate that there are many different ways to significantly help people. I truly believe making a connection with a person is one of the most important aspects in patient care. I don’t tell my patients what decision to make about their health. It's my job to understand the priorities in their life and then give them information and guidance to make their own decision. In doing so, a stroke can be prevented by repairing arteries to the brain. Fixing an aneurysm, which is caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery, can save someone from hemorrhaging to death, and treating the arteries to the legs can prevent an amputation or help reduce some causes of severe leg pain. Dr. Shortell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.

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 Deep Vein Thrombosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.