A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital. Dr. Hartwig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant.

I became a doctor because of my lifelong desire to help people. In fact, when asked as a young child to draw a picture of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I drew a picture of myself with a stethoscope. Gastroenterology appealed to me because it involves complaints that almost everyone experiences at some point, and helping people feel better is very gratifying. In my practice, I see adults with common digestive tract issues, including heartburn, abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, as well as a focus in seeing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). I believe spending the time to get a detailed history from each patient is valuable, not only for diagnosing and successfully treating or managing these conditions but also for establishing an open, comfortable physician-patient relationship. Dr. Crocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I am a gastroenterologist and the medical director of the gastrointestinal (GI) program at Duke Raleigh Hospital. I enjoy being at Duke, because our team is one of the most experienced in the Southeastern United States. Most of the patients I see have diseases of the biliary or pancreatic systems including blockages. Some of these can be malignant. When I first meet a patient, I like to know their expectations for treatment. I also like to meet the patient’s loved ones and answer any questions they may have at the very first visit. After we talk, I review the patient’s x-rays and records. The next step is to discuss the results with my colleagues as a team, so we can come up with a unique treatment plan that is personalized for each patient. The most rewarding part of my job is the interaction with patients. If I can provide immediate help, I’m even happier. Dr. Obando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Christopher Jordan is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jordan has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diarrhea.

Boris Cvetkovski is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Cvetkovski has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Indigestion.

I have the best job in the world and I love my work. The greatest thing about general surgery is the range of issues that we deal with, everything from lumps and bumps to pancreatic cancer. No two days are the same, but all are exciting. The addition of robotic skills to my armamentarium has opened up numerous possibilities for making complex procedures much less invasive. Dr. Watters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Daniel Vig is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Vig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Vig is currently accepting new patients.

Juan Herrera is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ann Chung is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

Riaz Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Sanjay Jagannath is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jagannath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Adeyemi Lawal is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Robert Nunoo is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Nunoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nunoo is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Scholl is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Scholl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Scholl is currently accepting new patients.

Lanning Newell is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Newell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Newell is currently accepting new patients.

Basil Yurcisin is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Yurcisin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Benjamin Crisp is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Crisp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Dr. Crisp is currently accepting new patients.

Lindsey Sharp is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sharp is currently accepting new patients.

Rajiv Majithia is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Majithia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Visceromegaly, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Peter Ng is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ng is currently accepting new patients.