Dr. Karen L. Sherman
Overview
As a colorectal surgeon, I specialize in the surgical management of a wide array of problems involving the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. My patients may be dealing with cancer or a variety of benign diseases including diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or anorectal problems. I utilize minimally invasive techniques including robotics, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and transanal surgery. My primary focus is on ensuring that patients receive high quality, compassionate care while optimizing patient outcomes. My research interests include improving patient outcomes after colorectal surgery and quality improvement.
Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- 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
3404 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sherman 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.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Michael Meyers is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Meyers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Melanoma, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meyers is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
I’m a general surgeon that specializes in operating on the upper abdomen as well as treating complicated abdominal wall problems like large hernias. The benefits of getting treatment at Duke are the extensive resources available that providers like myself can use. When necessary, we collaborate with other specialists and research experts at Duke in a seamless way, so the patient will get the benefit of all that we have to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three daughters. Dr. Pappas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Duke Cancer Center
I’m a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who specializes in the surgical management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies—including soft tissue sarcomas and pancreas, colorectal and gastric cancers. Many of my patients have advanced malignancies and I am always amazed at their resilience. Their determination to fight inspires me to aggressively pursue every surgical option and to study novel techniques to improve surgical outcomes. One of the most important reasons for patients to be treated at Duke is the emphasis on a team-oriented approach to every patient. Nearly every surgical cancer patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference in order to assure state of the art care. When I am not in the hospital, my wife and I can be found chasing our two young children or running with our dog. Dr. Blazer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Sherman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- ColostomyDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- IleostomyDr. Sherman isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- EncopresisDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Sherman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.