Alex D. Michaels
Experienced in Hiatal Hernia

Dr. Alex D. Michaels

General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Hiatal Hernia
Duke Health
Duke Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am a general surgeon with a focus on abdominal disorders, such as peptic ulcer disease, gallbladder disease, and hernias. I use minimally-invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and robotics, to help speed up recovery for my patients. I believe in working closely with my patients to make sure they understand their health issues and treatment options to figure out the best plan for them as an individual. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife who is a pediatrician and our son. We like cooking, exercising, and getting to see friends.

Dr. Michaels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowships
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Wake Forest Baptist Health (North Carolina)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-1400

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.


22 Total Publications

Associations of Computerized Tomography-Based Body Composition and Food Insecurity in Bariatric Surgery Patients.
Associations of Computerized Tomography-Based Body Composition and Food Insecurity in Bariatric Surgery Patients.
Journal: Obesity surgery
Published: April 23, 2025
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