
Overview
I have been honored to provide imaging services to my patients for the past 33 years, 25 at Duke Health, with particular emphasis on a multi-modality imaging approach to a wide variety of diseases involving the abdomen and pelvis.
Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, 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.
Tony Smith is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Raleigh Radiology
Laura Thomas is a Radiologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Breast Infection.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
I am an abdominal imaging specialist, and I also serve as the vice chair of clinical operations. My main clinical and research interests are related to CT and MRI uses in the abdomen and pelvis with a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease. I have strong clinical and research collaborations with the Division of Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology. Much of my work focuses on improving the detection and treatment of IBD with a goal to improve the care for our patients with IBD through a customized treatment plan via a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
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
- Advanced
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- BoilsDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.

