The 20 Best Lung Transplant Doctors in North Carolina, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Lung Transplant

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Lung Transplant near North Carolina, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 6 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center Thoracic Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hartwig is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hartwig is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hartwig is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Hartwig is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center Thoracic Clinic

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Klapper is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Klapper is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Klapper is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Klapper is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine | Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Pulmonary Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Snyder is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Snyder is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hiroshi Date is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Date is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Date is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Pulmonary Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Todd is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Todd is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), MAGIC Syndrome, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Todd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Todd is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Devore is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Devore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Devore is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease , American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Devore is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Elite in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tereza Martinu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Martinu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Bronchitis, Swyer-James Syndrome, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Vascular Surgery And Vein Center At Brier Creek

    10207 Cerny St, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Southerland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Southerland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Fasciotomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Southerland is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery. Dr. Southerland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Duke Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allan Kirk is a Transplant Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Hepatic Ischemia, Infantile Neutropenia, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Kirk is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrian Hernandez is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Enlarged Liver, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Hernandez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mentz is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mentz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Low Blood Pressure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mentz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Mentz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lung Transplant
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Betty Tong is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Vagotomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Tong is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Tong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Milano is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Milano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Barbas is a Transplant Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Barbas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Barbas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richa Agarwal is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunal Patel is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cancer Center

    20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Shofer is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shofer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shofer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Critical Care Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Pulmonary Disease, , and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Shofer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Schroder is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schroder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Schroder is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Schroder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

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    3000 New Bern Ave, 
    Raleigh, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Russell is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Russell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology . Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Lung Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shu Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Lung Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Lung Transplant?

    Lung transplant is surgery to replace one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a human donor.

    When should I see a Lung Transplant doctor in North Carolina, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Lung Transplant doctor in North Carolina, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Lung Transplant doctors in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Lung Transplant doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Lung Transplant doctor in North Carolina, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lung Transplant doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Lung Transplant doctor in North Carolina, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Lung Transplant doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Lung Transplant doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Lung Transplant doctors in North Carolina, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lung Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Lung Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lung Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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