Overview
My role in cardiology at Duke has been in the prevention and management of advanced cardiovascular disease symptoms in my patients. In the area of prevention, I specialized in cholesterol treatment and specifically in the management of statin medications especially for those individuals who feel they are intolerant. My practice also has a focus on patients with difficult-to-control hypertension, hypertension medication intolerance, difficult-to-manage congestive heart failure, and problems with heart failure medications. My newest role in the clinic is as the director of Outpatient Services for our practice. Our practice-based goals are to make sure everyone who sees a Duke cardiologist leaves on the best therapy for their disease based on current evidence and the individual's ability to tolerate and benefit from that treatment.
Dr. Blazing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
"I am a cardiologist with a clinical interest in heart failure, including advanced therapies such as cardiac transplantation and mechanical assist devices or “heart pumps."" I became a heart failure cardiologist in order to help patients manage their chronic disease over many months and years. I consider myself strongly committed to compassionate patient care and have a focus on quality-of-life and patient preference. I am an effective communicator with an understanding and sensitivity to diversity and ethical practice. I am part of a clinical care team composed of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and support staff that works together to promptly provide comprehensive patient care. I am motivated to provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for my patients.". Dr. Mentz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Office
Habib Bassil is a Cardiologist in South Boston,, Virginia. Dr. Bassil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Arrhythmias, and Pacemaker Implantation.
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
Tapan Godiwala is a Cardiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Godiwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
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
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Heart FailureDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.