Overview
I am a shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health and am heavily involved in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and the prevention of sports injuries. I cultivated these interests during my time in the military. My areas of interest and expertise are in shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and techniques and treatments to return these patients back to high levels of function or sport. I treat conditions, such as shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with a joint replacement. My knee expertise is in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus injuries. I am involved in research, technique, and product development for each of these conditions to better help my patients.
Dr. Dickens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 168 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 62 articles in the study of Endoscopy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Annunziato Amendola is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amendola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Amendola is currently accepting new patients.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Nicholas Trasolini is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Trasolini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Trasolini is currently accepting new patients.
Duke University Hospital
I am the head of shoulder surgery at Duke. Connecting with and caring for patients is very rewarding and is the reason I went into medicine. I take pride in providing both operative and non-operative treatments based not only on the latest research and evidence but also on the unique individual needs and expectations of each patient. Being a tertiary level surgeon means that I frequently manage patients sent to me by other surgeons. “The needs of the patient come first” and “first do no harm” are two phrases that guide me during every patient interaction. This ensures that each patient receives the same care as I would provide a family member of mine. I am supported by an excellent team that all share the same mission of outstanding patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active. Dr. Anakwenze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
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
- EndoscopyDr. Dickens isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Dickens isDistinguished. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- OsteotomyDr. Dickens isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Dickens isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Dickens isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Dickens isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.