I treat patients who have a variety of diseases including osteomyelitis, skin infections, device-related infections, infective endocarditis, and HIV. I am an associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and my professional interests include patient care, clinical research and education. Dr. Chu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, and Mediastinitis.

Vance Fowler is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fowler has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Infective Endocarditis.

Christopher Woods is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Woods has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sepsis, Flu, and Dengue Fever.

I'm proud to work at Duke as it has a tremendous hospital and tremendous people to work with. The quality of care here is excellent and really can’t be compared to anywhere else. That’s what keeps me here. We do more complex heart surgeries here than almost anyone else in the country. When you need heart surgery, you want it done by someone who does a lot of it. Our numbers are comparable to the top places in the country. We do complex surgery and we do it well. The thing about heart surgery is that we make people better. That’s what I really like – helping people who couldn’t breathe or couldn’t walk because their heart was failing, and we were able to make them better. Dr. Gaca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I am a clinician dedicated to the care of transplant recipients and also an investigator engaged in epidemiologic and translational research for infectious diseases. I am passionate about improving health and well-being through high-quality clinical research. Dr. Carugati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Sepsis.

My particular area of interest is what we call structural heart disease in adults. That usually involves valve problems, things like muscle bound hearts, tumors of the heart or sometimes arrhythmias. Another area of interest for me is minimally invasive surgery, which involves entering the heart area through the ribs on the side rather than through the breast bone, either manually with a camera or robotically. Surgeons are very hands-on people. We like doing things. But most of all we like helping people, talking with patients and their families, and helping them make up their minds about whether to have a procedure done, what kind of procedure to have, and helping them get through the procedure afterwards. That’s what we really enjoy doing. That’s really satisfying. Dr. Glower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Stacey Maskarinec is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Maskarinec has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Endocarditis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

I treat adult patients with a broad range of clinical ailments and obesity. I particularly enjoy disease prevention and geriatrics. My approach to care is holistic, respectful, patient-centered, and guided by science. I strongly believe in the prevention of disease whenever possible. I enjoy seeing patients, getting to know them well, and helping them to achieve their desired goals. Dr. Tushabe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Renovascular Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

From high school math all the way through my medical and research training, I've always been motivated by problem-solving. Understanding how infections spread between people, why some people are more susceptible to infection, and how to treat/prevent infections always seemed like a natural fit. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Endocarditis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

Gary Cox is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I help care for people who have been impacted by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. I see people for a variety of conditions and specialize in care for people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and people with chronic lung infections. Dr. Dicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Swimming Pool Granuloma, Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, and Hip Replacement.

I specialize in thoracic aortic disease and valvular heart disease. My career focus has been taking care of complex and high-risk cardiac surgery patients. I gain tremendous satisfaction from my interactions with my patients and value the long-term relationships I have with many of them. In addition, I enjoy teaching the next generation of surgeons and improving the field through research. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and traveling. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

I am enthusiastic about heart disease and the variety of surgical options currently available. At Duke Health, I am able to work closely with other heart doctors to treat complicated coronary artery disease and valve disease, particularly in patients with other co-morbidities. I perform minimally-invasive heart surgeries for revascularization (improve blood flow to the heart), valve disease (narrowed or leaky valves), and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). I also use robotic technology to perform a single-vessel CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting). I live in Durham with my husband and two children. Dr. Anne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

I was drawn to heart surgery for many reasons, but most importantly it is because we really help people live longer and provide a better quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and helping them understand their disease and the options for treatment. At Duke Health, we have an extraordinary team that is committed to bringing the highest quality cardiac surgery to our patients. We provide cutting-edge therapies to treat all aspects of heart disease, ranging from minimally invasive transcatheter valve replacement to traditional bypass surgery to life sustaining extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. I strive to provide the best care for my patients so they can get back to living a healthy lifestyle after surgery. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Treating life-changing illnesses, preventing heart disease in those at risk, and guiding patients to heart-healthy lifestyles is why I love being a cardiologist. I treat all types of cardiovascular conditions using state of the art facilities provided by Duke Health. I also have expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention and work with patients to further lower their risk for cardiac complications. I have a special interest in advanced cholesterol management, novel risk factor modifications, and mobile technologies to help optimize healthy lifestyles. Outside of work I am a huge sports fan and enjoy running, traveling, and spending time with my family. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, and Pericarditis.

Becky Smith is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, and Endocarditis.

John Perfect is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Perfect has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, Blastomycosis, and Sepsis.

Joshua Thaden is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Thaden has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Sporotrichosis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, and Osteomyelitis.

Jason Stout is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stout has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nocardiosis, and Osteomyelitis.