
Overview
As a general pediatric surgeon, I take care of children with many different conditions of the chest or abdomen. These conditions can include birth defects, cancers, injuries caused by accidents and more. I also serve as chief of the division of pediatric surgery at Duke. When a child needs surgical care, it is one of the most challenging times in a family’s life. We are surrounded by a great team at Duke, which gives families the peace of mind that their child is in the best hands possible. I enjoy my role, because I not only get to work with families during times of challenge and happiness, but with staff members who are dedicated to keeping children healthy. I also relish my role in training young surgeons who are dedicated to helping children grow up as healthy as possible.
Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Anemia, Splenectomy, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 140 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Nephrectomy.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2400 Pratt St, 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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
As an abdominal transplant surgeon, I perform transplants of the liver, kidney, pancreas and small bowels. I also do general abdominal procedures like hernia repairs. The most rewarding part of my job is the satisfaction and happiness I get when I see my patients’ faces after their transplant. I don’t want transplant patients to feel like we are putting them in a bubble. We expect them to live normal, happy lives, and enjoy the new organ once it’s given to them. Each patient comes to us with a unique challenge, but the best part of my job is the way the patient comes through obstacles and recovers. I decided to focus my training in abdominal transplant surgery after practicing general surgery in India and desiring a new challenge. I came to the U.S. to complete my surgical fellowship at Duke. Dr. Rege is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
Duke Children's Health Center Urology Clinic
I treat children with disorders of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and genitalia. My particular specialties are treating children with urologic cancer, disorders of sex differentiation, complex birth defects, hypospadias, kidney stones, bladder/bowel dysfunction and incontinence, and spina bifida. My top priority is to find the most effective and least invasive treatment option for every child and every family I see. I have advanced fellowship training in robotic and minimally-invasive surgery, so I am able to offer this option to children who might benefit from a less-invasive surgery. I am a member of the American Urological Association, the Society for Pediatric Urology, the Society for Fetal Urology, and the Children's Oncology Group. Dr. Routh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- SplenectomyDr. Rice isElite. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- GastroschisisDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- ThrombectomyDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Rice isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EndoscopyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- GastrostomyDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HerniaDr. Rice isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.



