Distinguished in Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)

Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell

Vascular Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)
Duke Health
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

Cynthia Shortell is a Vascular Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shortell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS). Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Shortell is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).

Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Vascular Surgery in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-8111
Other Locations
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC 27617
Call: 919-684-8111
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-684-8111

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Regional Anesthesia and Valproate Sodium for the Prevention of Chronic Post-Amputation Pain
Regional Anesthesia and Valproate Sodium for the Prevention of Chronic Post-Amputation Pain
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 19, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
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74 Total Publications

Commentary on Use of an Intraoperative Head, Neck, and Back Support Exoskeleton on Surgeons' Pain and Posture.
Commentary on Use of an Intraoperative Head, Neck, and Back Support Exoskeleton on Surgeons' Pain and Posture.
Journal: Annals of surgery
Published: June 25, 2025
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