Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

Vedra Augenstein is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Augenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Augenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Brant Heniford is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Heniford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Heniford is currently accepting new patients.

James Speicher is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Speicher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Speicher is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Maloney is a General Surgeon in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Maloney has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Fasciotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Jeffrey Hagen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

Kalyana Nandipati is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nandipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nandipati is currently accepting new patients.

Eugenia Pallotto is a Pediatrics provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Pallotto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Pallotto is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Iannettoni is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Iannettoni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iannettoni is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Farrell is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Achalasia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Farrell is currently accepting new patients.

Aundrea Oliver is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Dr. Oliver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Oliver is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Allman is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Allman has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Atrial Myxoma. Dr. Allman is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Antiel is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Antiel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Antiel is currently accepting new patients.

The impact I have on my patients is what I enjoy most about being a weight loss surgeon. It is amazing that we can do an operation that not only helps a patient lose weight, but also fixes their diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with giving them a better quality of life. There are a lot of options these days for people who are considering weight loss surgery. It’s important for patients to take into account each institution and what resources they have available. Duke is fully equipped to take care of complex cases in a safe manner. We have a multi-institutional team that’s been around the Triangle the longest and has the most experience. Almost every patient comes back after surgery and we see some of their previous medical conditions go away. That’s a good definition of success. Dr. Portenier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Hadley Wilson is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Keith Gersin is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gersin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Gersin is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Kuwada is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kuwada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kuwada is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Nolan is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Nolan has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, and Diaphragmatic Hernia.

I specialize in treating patients with complex abdominal wall hernias and foregut conditions, such as acid reflux, hiatal hernias, and swallowing disorders. I am passionate about helping people return to the activities and quality of life they enjoy. By using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, I am able to repair complex problems in a way that often leads to less pain and a quicker recovery. I understand that surgery can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible. I believe in listening closely to each patient’s goals and working together to create a treatment plan that fits their needs and values. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and staying active on the golf course. I look forward to caring for you and your family. Dr. Kushner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant.