
Overview
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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 910 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- 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
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
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.
11 Clinical Trials
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
"I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps."" I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.". Dr. Mentz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
I am a cardiologist with a clinical and research interest in heart failure. I take care of patients with various types of heart failure, including patients who are best treated with medications and patients who receive advanced therapies like heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices. I became a heart failure cardiologist to help patients manage their heart conditions and best achieve their goals for their health. I am strongly committed to helping patients thoroughly understand their medical conditions and helping them make informed medical decisions aligned with their preferences. Dr. Greene is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Low Blood Pressure, and Heart Transplant.
Duke Cardiology Arringdon
Although I enjoy caring for all cardiac patients, my special interests include patients born with heart defects and now adults, pregnancy with heart disease, and valvular heart disease. In addition, I am interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Upadhya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Atherectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- AtherosclerosisDr. Patel isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Patel isElite. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Patel isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Patel isElite. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Patel isElite. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Heart FailureDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)Dr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
- Stable AnginaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Patel isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- ApoplexyDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Patel isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AtherectomyDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.



