Dr. Stuart J. Knechtle
Overview
Duke is where I learned surgery, was taught how to interact with patients, and began my professional training. I am returning to Duke after working at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and later Emory (Atlanta) as a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon. I enjoy working with adults and children who need surgery of the liver and biliary tract, liver vascular surgery, or kidney transplantation. I am actively engaged in research to reduce the risk of rejection of organ transplants. My wife and I have three sons, and we enjoy sports and being outdoors.
Dr. Knechtle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Cholangitis, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Gallbladder Disease.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Knechtle has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
As an abdominal transplant surgeon, I perform transplants of the liver, kidney, pancreas and small bowels. I also do general abdominal procedures like hernia repairs. The most rewarding part of my job is the satisfaction and happiness I get when I see my patients’ faces after their transplant. I don’t want transplant patients to feel like we are putting them in a bubble. We expect them to live normal, happy lives, and enjoy the new organ once it’s given to them. Each patient comes to us with a unique challenge, but the best part of my job is the way the patient comes through obstacles and recovers. I decided to focus my training in abdominal transplant surgery after practicing general surgery in India and desiring a new challenge. I came to the U.S. to complete my surgical fellowship at Duke. Dr. Rege is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
Rex Hospital Inc
Keri Weigle is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Dr. Weigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Weigle is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
I am an abdominal transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon. My enthusiasm for transplantation stems from the significant impact a successful transplant can have on a patient's health and well-being. My goal is to help patients understand their frequently complex medical situations in a straightforward way. Dr. Barbas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallbladder Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Kidney TransplantDr. Knechtle isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Knechtle isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- HepatectomyDr. Knechtle isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- CholangitisDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- CirrhosisDr. Knechtle isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.