I treat patients who have a variety of diseases including osteomyelitis, skin infections, device-related infections, infective endocarditis, and HIV. I am an associate professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and my professional interests include patient care, clinical research and education. Dr. Chu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, and Mediastinitis.

Vance Fowler is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fowler has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Infective Endocarditis.

Gary Cox is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cox has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

I am a clinician dedicated to the care of transplant recipients and also an investigator engaged in epidemiologic and translational research for infectious diseases. I am passionate about improving health and well-being through high-quality clinical research. Dr. Carugati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Sepsis.

Christopher Woods is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Woods has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sepsis, Flu, and Dengue Fever.

Becky Smith is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, and Endocarditis.

I help care for people who have been impacted by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. I see people for a variety of conditions and specialize in care for people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and people with chronic lung infections. Dr. Dicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Swimming Pool Granuloma, Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, and Hip Replacement.

I am enthusiastic about heart disease and the variety of surgical options currently available. At Duke Health, I am able to work closely with other heart doctors to treat complicated coronary artery disease and valve disease, particularly in patients with other co-morbidities. I perform minimally-invasive heart surgeries for revascularization (improve blood flow to the heart), valve disease (narrowed or leaky valves), and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). I also use robotic technology to perform a single-vessel CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting). I live in Durham with my husband and two children. Dr. Anne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Jason Stout is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Stout has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nocardiosis, and Osteomyelitis.

I'm proud to work at Duke as it has a tremendous hospital and tremendous people to work with. The quality of care here is excellent and really can’t be compared to anywhere else. That’s what keeps me here. We do more complex heart surgeries here than almost anyone else in the country. When you need heart surgery, you want it done by someone who does a lot of it. Our numbers are comparable to the top places in the country. We do complex surgery and we do it well. The thing about heart surgery is that we make people better. That’s what I really like – helping people who couldn’t breathe or couldn’t walk because their heart was failing, and we were able to make them better. Dr. Gaca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I was drawn to heart surgery for many reasons, but most importantly it is because we really help people live longer and provide a better quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and helping them understand their disease and the options for treatment. At Duke Health, we have an extraordinary team that is committed to bringing the highest quality cardiac surgery to our patients. We provide cutting-edge therapies to treat all aspects of heart disease, ranging from minimally invasive transcatheter valve replacement to traditional bypass surgery to life sustaining extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. I strive to provide the best care for my patients so they can get back to living a healthy lifestyle after surgery. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Michael Yarrington is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Yarrington has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infective Endocarditis.

From high school math all the way through my medical and research training, I've always been motivated by problem-solving. Understanding how infections spread between people, why some people are more susceptible to infection, and how to treat/prevent infections always seemed like a natural fit. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Endocarditis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

I am a cardiologist who has been at Duke for over 15 years. I grew up in North Carolina and am proud to call Durham home. My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so I always thought about going into medicine. Cardiology came most naturally to me during medical school. The best part of being a doctor is the feeling you get from having genuinely helped someone in a meaningful way. I enjoy practicing at Duke, because I get to work with a lot of smart people who are dedicated to helping patients. When patients have challenging issues, Duke is a great place to receive care because of the access we have to top-notch providers and resources. In my spare time, I enjoy reading history and spending time with my young child. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I specialize in thoracic aortic disease and valvular heart disease. My career focus has been taking care of complex and high-risk cardiac surgery patients. I gain tremendous satisfaction from my interactions with my patients and value the long-term relationships I have with many of them. In addition, I enjoy teaching the next generation of surgeons and improving the field through research. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and traveling. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Jacob Schroder is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schroder has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

I am an adult cardiac surgeon specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. I perform general cardiac surgery operations, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair, and replacement for various valvular pathologies. A significant portion of my practice is dedicated to the surgical management of patients with advanced heart failure. This includes heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), and various forms of temporary mechanical circulatory support, such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). I am proud to be a part of one of the largest volume and highest quality advanced heart failure programs in the world. Duke Health is consistently a national leader in heart transplant volume. We maintain high-quality outcomes and practice at the leading edge of the field. It is a remarkable experience to deliver these innovative therapies to our critically ill heart failure patients. These therapies are not only lifesaving but help restore our patients to the high quality of life they hope to lead. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Edward Hendershot is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hendershot has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Colonoscopy.

I specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating infections in immunocompromised patients. This includes patients who have had a solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, or who are being treated for certain cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. I work closely with my colleagues to ensure a patient-centered experience. Dr. Huggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Actinomycosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Infective Endocarditis.