Dr. Valentino Piacentino

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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dominique Dempah is a General Surgeon in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Dempah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dempah is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Bissell is a General Surgeon in Christiansburg, Virginia. Dr. Bissell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hiatal Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bissell is currently accepting new patients.