
Overview
I graduated from Harvard University (BA) and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University (MD). I received training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. After completing a Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I joined the faculty at Duke University Medical Center. I am currently Professor and Vice Chairman of Surgery, Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Training Program in Thoracic Surgery, and Chief Medical Officer of the Duke Cancer Institute. I specialize in the surgical management of lung cancer and esophageal cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive thoracic surgery. As Vice Chair of Surgery, I am responsible for the development of technology and innovation in the Department. As Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program of the Duke Cancer Institute, I supervise the clinical and research programs in lung cancer and esophageal cancer. I am also involved in improving safety and quality in cancer care, as a member of the Duke Safety and Quality Committee.
Dr. Damico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
My aim at Duke Health is to provide outstanding care to those in need within a collaborative and high-quality setting. My most significant career accomplishments include establishing the first cardiothoracic imaging service in the Mid-South for heart and lung disease patients throughout the Mississippi Delta. I hope to use my training and relationships to pursue changes in health policy that will allow health services to be more affordable and sustainable in the United States. Dr. Optican is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Lacey Washington is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Washington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Washington is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
H Page-Mcadams is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Page-Mcadams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Page-Mcadams is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Damico isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Damico isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Damico isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Damico isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Stomach CancerDr. Damico isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Damico isAdvanced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- EmphysemaDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Damico isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.

