
Overview
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 Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
40 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.
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Duke Raleigh Hospital
Michael Malik is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Myofibromatosis, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Desmoid Tumor, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cancer Center
I’m a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who specializes in the surgical management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies—including soft tissue sarcomas and pancreas, colorectal and gastric cancers. Many of my patients have advanced malignancies and I am always amazed at their resilience. Their determination to fight inspires me to aggressively pursue every surgical option and to study novel techniques to improve surgical outcomes. One of the most important reasons for patients to be treated at Duke is the emphasis on a team-oriented approach to every patient. Nearly every surgical cancer patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference in order to assure state of the art care. When I am not in the hospital, my wife and I can be found chasing our two young children or running with our dog. Dr. Blazer-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Desmoid Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
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
- Distinguished
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- HerniaDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholestasisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.

