Syed Zafar is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Myringotomy.

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.

Diane Reidy is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reidy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Michael Morse is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Morse has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Appendix Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

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 an Advanced 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.

I am a surgical oncologist and researcher whose primary areas of focus are cancers of the liver and pancreas. As a surgeon, I believe in using minimally-invasive techniques, when possible, to speed up a patient’s recovery and get them to other avenues of care faster. My research is focused on clinical practice and clinical outcomes. I became interested in surgical oncology, because I enjoy the opportunity to restore hope to patients who may feel despair after their initial cancer diagnosis. I aim to restore hope by connecting with patients individually and providing them with options for treatment when they might feel they have none. I also work closely with my radiology oncology and medical oncology colleagues in crafting a treatment and care plan. Working together as a team often allows us to come up with a much better treatment plan than any of us could by ourselves. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

I was drawn to medicine and specifically to the field of interventional radiology because of my desire to help patients using the most up to date technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Our ability to treat diverse illnesses such as liver and kidney cancer, vascular disease and infections though a tiny incision just a few millimeters in size allows me to achieve my ultimate goal: helping patients recover from their illnesses faster with less discomfort and less inconvenience. In addition to treating patients, I also participate in research to help advance the field of interventional radiology and ensure that we have the knowledge to provide the highest quality care for our patients. Dr. Ronald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ascites, Liver Embolization, and Gastric Bypass.

I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

I specialize in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers with a focus on clinical trials. Clinical trial patients can come to me at any point during their disease, but they usually come to me looking for an alternative therapy once standard treatments have not been effective. I decided to become a doctor later in my career. I originally graduated from university with a non-science degree, but the excitement of advancing medical breakthroughs inspired me to start a career in medicine. As a Duke physician, I enjoy the diverse experiences that I get to have each week. In addition to taking care of patients and conducting research, I work closely with other doctors on crafting treatment plans. I also find it fulfilling to be able to apply my research to patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, jogging and skiing. Dr. Strickler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Kevin Naresh is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Naresh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I decided to go to medical school during the early part of college and then never really looked back. I enjoyed every discipline while I was in medical school and had a difficult time selecting a specialty, until I did a rotation in Hematology/Oncology. After observing the relationships that oncologists develop with patients and their families, I knew that medical oncology was the right place for me. Getting to know my patients and their families and helping them achieve their goals, despite a cancer diagnosis, has become extremely important to me. I also enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team to make sure that patients get the most comprehensive care possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and running. Dr. Uronis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I am a radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist with a major interest in cancer imaging and treatment. My goal is to provide anatomic and molecular imaging that will guide patient care and improve treatment outcomes. Another major interest that I have is radiotheranostics, where we utilize targeted molecular probes (radiotracers) for imaging potential tumor targets with PET/CT or SPECT/CT. We then treat the tumors with similar molecular probes attached to a therapeutic radioisotope. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Lung Nodules, and Bladder Reconstruction.

I study disorders of the bone marrow and bone marrow failure syndromes. I also see some leukemias and lymphomas and other blood malignancies. Duke offers a very personalized, individualized level of care to each patient. Nobody is the same, so we take the whole patient, we listen to them, and we offer our best recommendations for treatment options. We offer some of the latest treatment options that are available, usually in the setting of a clinical trial. If not, we offer the latest advancement in the field. When I was going through medical school, molecular biology was the new field. Everything was being described as a new cancer-causing gene. And to me that was so appealing – we’re going to figure out what causes cancer and new ways to treat it. That’s what really brought me into the hematology oncology world – things were being discovered that were new and exciting and hopefully would lead to new treatment options. Duke offers an extremely high standard of care. Though we’re not always successful and the disease sometimes wins, our goal is to give the patients the best possible care. Dr. Decastro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), Aplastic Anemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

I am a board certified, Assistant Professor of colon and rectal surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital. My clinical expertise includes management of both malignant and benign colorectal diseases. These include colon cancer, rectal cancer, hereditary polyposis and anal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; benign colon and rectal disorders such as diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fistulae and rectal prolapse. I have experience in laparoscopic and robotic approaches to treat colorectal diseases. My goal is to provide exceptional care, using the latest surgical techniques, with compassion and commitment. Dr. Louise 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, Rectal Prolapse, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

James Vredenburgh is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vredenburgh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Hui Chen is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Maleka Ahmed is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahmed has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Her top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Steinberg is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Steinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Steinberg is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Allen is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

I am a colorectal surgeon and researcher who has been at Duke for about 25 years. I see patients who have issues with the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. These issues include benign tumors, cancers, hemorrhoids and fistulas. The best part of my job is operating. The operating room is a special place, where we have been able to put a number of processes in place so things run smoothly and we can give patients the best chance at a good outcome. The fact that you can take a condition, operate and potentially cure a patient is fascinating to me. As a faculty member, I also enjoy when I have the chance to teach residents during the operation. When I am not at work, I enjoy fishing, hiking and playing tennis with my children. Dr. Mantyh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.