I work in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, taking care of the sickest patients in the hospital, whether they are recovering from a big operation or whether one or more of their organs are failing for any given reason. I am also a general surgeon and, as such, I manage patients with a variety of abdominal pathologies. This can include appendicitis, gallbladder problems, and small intestine and/or colon problems, such as bowel obstruction, acute diverticulitis, and colonic volvulus. I also perform hernia surgery, whether ventral or inguinal. I’ve always wanted to be a doctor and enjoy the privilege of taking care of people. Surgery is very personal to me. It’s a long-term relationship I develop based on trust and compassion as I guide the patient and their family on the journey to recovery. This is why I love what I do. Dr. Antonescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Varicose Veins, and Endoscopy.

Brian Go is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Go is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Angina, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Go is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Salfity is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Salfity is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, and Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr. Salfity is currently accepting new patients.

Bushra Mastoor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mastoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Dr. Mastoor is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Heestand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Heestand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Heestand is currently accepting new patients.

Martyn Knowles is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.

Charlie Foster is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

I usually take care of two types of patients. One is patients with coronary artery disease who have blockages in the heart arteries. The other is peripheral artery disease with blockages in the leg arteries. I treat patients both in the clinic and in the hospital. In the hospital, I provide treatment opening these blockages with balloons and stents. Duke is unique because of its ability to provide innovative treatments to patients. A lot of places around the state and country can provide standard of care, and I think Duke does a really good job of offering that. But the thing that really sets Duke apart is the ability to go one step further and provide new treatments that may provide benefits that others can’t offer. I met a patient early in my training who really had no options for treatment. She had a blockage in a leg artery that we could not open with a balloon and stent. We injected her with cells under a research protocol, and she really experienced a tremendous benefit. We thought it would be short-lasting but we saw her back a couple of months ago and she’s still doing well. That really solidified my interest in doing research on these novel, innovative treatments to our patients. Dr. Schuyler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Atherectomy.

I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.