Many years ago, I came across a quote from Mahatma Gandhi that said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Since that time, those words have guided my professional life from the field I chose to how I care for my patients who experience discomfort from acid reflux, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia. With every individual and their families, I make sure that they appreciate my understanding of how their health issues provide them with new stresses that may leave them confused and scared. As a result, I pride myself on reassuring my patients and making sure that by the time they leave their clinic visit they know that I have their best interests at heart. Personally, my wife and I are the proud parents of three boys. Consequently, I like to spend my free time making use of their unlimited energy by running them around at all the great parks in the local area. Dr. Klapper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

Benjamin Haithcock is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Haithcock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Haithcock is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Long is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

Gita Mody is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mody is currently accepting new patients.

Ertan Pamuklar is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Pamuklar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Chronic Cough.

Samuel Bone is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Bone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleurisy. Dr. Bone is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in all facets of interventional radiology with special interests in musculoskeletal ablation/embolization, genicular artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization, uterine artery embolization, complex IVC filter removal, portal hypertension/TIPS, complex enteral access, and interventional oncology. In my spare time, I enjoy being active, working-out, grilling, attending sporting events, and spending time with my family. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I graduated from Harvard University (BA) and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University (MD). I received training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. After completing a Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I joined the faculty at Duke University Medical Center. I am currently Professor and Vice Chairman of Surgery, Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Training Program in Thoracic Surgery, and Chief Medical Officer of the Duke Cancer Institute. I specialize in the surgical management of lung cancer and esophageal cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive thoracic surgery. As Vice Chair of Surgery, I am responsible for the development of technology and innovation in the Department. As Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program of the Duke Cancer Institute, I supervise the clinical and research programs in lung cancer and esophageal cancer. I am also involved in improving safety and quality in cancer care, as a member of the Duke Safety and Quality Committee. Dr. D'amico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I have the privilege of treating patients with both benign and malignant conditions of the chest. While in college at Georgia Tech, I envisioned a career as a biomedical engineer. What I quickly learned, however, was that I was more interested in patients and their medical problems than developing the technology to care for them. During my medical education and training, I learned not only how to become a surgeon, but also learned the value of teamwork and family in caring for patients. As a thoracic surgeon, one of the best and most important aspects of my job is being able to establish a relationship with my patients and their families, working together to help them through their illness. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Vagotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

With over 20 years of experience as a busy general thoracic surgeon, I am referred patients with cancers in the chest and other difficult problems involving all the organs of the chest that are not from cancer. One of the things that attracted me to the field is the long-term relationship with my patients. I tell all my patients that I’m their doctor for life. I see patients for many, many years. Back in 2000, when we had a 26-inch snow here -- it was a Tuesday -- on my clinic day, everyone said no one would come to clinic. But I actually had 23 or 24 patients show up in four-wheel drives. It’s not that I’m such a fabulous doctor that they came to see me. It’s that they are cancer patients and this was their annual visit or their follow up. It was important to them. So we were here for them, and they came. I enjoy seeing my patients back 12, 13, 14 years later and learning what they’ve been up to and what their families have been up to. That’s a bond you get in oncology that a lot of other fields don’t have that treat patients then turn them back over to their primary care physicians. We as a team follow people, and I like that. Dr. Harpole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

My practice focuses on surgical treatments for both benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. From thoracic oncology to foregut disorders such as paraesophageal hernia, surgery requires passion and dedication. My job is to provide my patients with quality and comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that their needs are met in a way that is tailored to each specific individual. The art of medicine is in patient care and that is always at the forefront of my practice. Dr. Viet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Nodules, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Thymectomy.

I am a part of the thoracic oncology program. I work with patients who have cancers of the lung, which includes non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma. My focus is on clinical care, clinical trials, and developing new therapies for these diseases. When I first meet with a patient, I want them to understand what their diagnosis is, because there are actually multiple diagnoses of lung cancer and each are treated differently. Then I discuss with a patient whether they are a candidate for therapies such as molecular therapy or immunotherapy, and make sure they have a clear understanding of the treatment plan. There are some very promising new therapies for these diseases and we are fortunate to have those available to patients here at Duke. That’s one of the unique things we offer as an academic medical center. Dr. Stinchcombe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Lynne Hurwitz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hurwitz has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Andrew Inwon is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Inwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Tenosynovitis, and Bronchogenic Cyst.