
Overview
I am an abdominal transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon. My enthusiasm for transplantation stems from the significant impact a successful transplant can have on a patient's health and well-being. My goal is to help patients understand their frequently complex medical situations in a straightforward way.
Dr. Barbas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 155 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Liver Failure.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Barbas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Neil Shah is a Transplant Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Ileostomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Gastroenterology Raleigh Endoscopy
I strive to offer patients at Duke Health the latest advancements and treatment options in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. It is a privilege to partner with patients and their families in developing care plans that meet the needs and goals of each person. It is my passion to stand next to each of my patients and help them make important decisions about their own health. I remain involved in clinical research and am interested in the role of nutritional wellness in patients with liver disease and those awaiting transplant. When not working, my wife and I are busy with our two daughters. My love for them reminds me of the importance of care for others. Dr. Kappus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
I manage patients with all forms of liver disease, including those with advanced liver disease who require liver transplantation. Additionally, I perform upper endoscopies and screening colonoscopies. I prioritize spending time with my patients to get to know them and their families, helping them optimize their health. It's essential for me to educate my patients about their illnesses so they feel empowered. Together, we create the best care plan based on the latest medical science, focusing on their goals and preferences. Dr. Floyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.
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
- Distinguished
- Liver TransplantDr. Barbas isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Barbas isAdvanced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Barbas isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Lung TransplantDr. Barbas isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Barbas isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Barbas isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Barbas isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.


