Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field that’s at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. It’s been emerging with the increased awareness of cardiovascular disease in patients who have either been treated for cancer or who are being treated with cancer agents that may potentially cause heart complications. When patients come in, I evaluate if they are at higher risk for developing heart disease or complications and intervene to help prevent any issues. By protecting the heart, it allows us to treat our patients’ cancers as aggressively as possible. I also like to educate patients. This is based on my own experience with physicians. Instructions didn’t resonate with me without an explanation. Understanding gave me more buy-in. Now, when I see patients, I try to spend as much time as possible explaining the issues and find that at times even illustrating with pictures can help make things clearer. I think it helps patients to understand what is going on and feel more invested in their care. Dr. Khouri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

Ravi Karra is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Karra has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

I specialize in patients who have cardiovascular problems, including those with valvular heart disease, pericardial, or myocardial disease. I am especially interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Kelsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pulmonary Edema.

I became a cardiologist because I wanted to be excited about coming to work each day. Every day, I am able to have a positive impact on someone's life, form relationships, and make someone feel better. Heart disease remains the number one killer of all Americans, and I would like to change that. I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and cardiac care for cancer patients. I see patients for coronary artery disease, heart attacks, post coronary stent bypass surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart murmurs, palpitations, and rhythm disturbances. I enjoy spending time with my family, dancing in my kitchen, golfing, hiking, biking, tennis, exercising, and living life to its fullest. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and non-invasive imaging of the heart (echocardiography). The best part of being a cardiologist is the opportunity to educate my patients and their families, learn about their lives, and watch them improve over time. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling on many trails in the Triangle region, and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Zainab Samad is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Samad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Hypertension, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

David Rendall is a Cardiologist and a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Rendall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Angina.

Douglas Schocken is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schocken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertension. Dr. Schocken is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Strub is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Strub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiomyopathy.

Gerald Bloomfield is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bloomfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Heart Attack, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Bloomfield is currently accepting new patients.

Paula Miller is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

My role in cardiology at Duke has been in the prevention and management of advanced cardiovascular disease symptoms in my patients. In the area of prevention, I specialized in cholesterol treatment and specifically in the management of statin medications especially for those individuals who feel they are intolerant. My practice also has a focus on patients with difficult-to-control hypertension, hypertension medication intolerance, difficult-to-manage congestive heart failure, and problems with heart failure medications. My newest role in the clinic is as the director of Outpatient Services for our practice. Our practice-based goals are to make sure everyone who sees a Duke cardiologist leaves on the best therapy for their disease based on current evidence and the individual's ability to tolerate and benefit from that treatment. Dr. Blazing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I take care of patients with a variety of cardiology issues. Most commonly, I see patients with coronary artery disease, people who have had a heart attack, or those who have risk factors for heart disease and wish to seek preventative strategies. There is also a spectrum of patients, including those with congestive heart failure and heart rhythm problems, that I take care of as well. I try to be very patient and family-centric when interacting with patients. It is very important for me to connect with my patients and figure out what their priorities are and then match them with the treatments and technologies Duke Health has to offer. I understand what it is like to be on the other end of difficult news about heart disease and that helps me relate to patients and their families. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Brian Jensen is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, and Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.

Susan Gilchrist is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilchrist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.