
Overview
My role in cardiology at Duke has been in the prevention and management of advanced cardiovascular disease symptoms in my patients. In the area of prevention, I specialized in cholesterol treatment and specifically in the management of statin medications especially for those individuals who feel they are intolerant. My practice also has a focus on patients with difficult-to-control hypertension, hypertension medication intolerance, difficult-to-manage congestive heart failure, and problems with heart failure medications. My newest role in the clinic is as the director of Outpatient Services for our practice. Our practice-based goals are to make sure everyone who sees a Duke cardiologist leaves on the best therapy for their disease based on current evidence and the individual's ability to tolerate and benefit from that treatment.
Dr. Blazing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
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.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Araba Ofosu-Somuah is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ofosu-Somuah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Fistula, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Ventricular Fibrillation. Dr. Ofosu-Somuah is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cardiology Of Raleigh
I am grateful for the opportunity to practice cardiology and to improve people's lives in truly meaningful ways. My clinical practice is focused on patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension and complex valvular disease. Modern medicine is complicated, and I strive to help patients and families understand their conditions and treatment options as completely as possible. I work with patients to develop an individualized treatment approach that best satisfies their goals of care. It is a privilege to practice at Duke. We have extensive resources, broad expertise, and access to novel treatment options to help patients improve their quality and quantity of life. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, running, hiking and spending time with my family. Dr. Trichon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Cardiac Ablation.
Duke Cardiology South Durham
I am passionate about working with individuals to improve their heart health, and to prevent heart disease. I came to medicine after working in developing countries, and seeing just how rampant heart disease is all over the world. I am committed to stopping the rise of heart disease, especially in my patients, because I understand how devastating it can be. My patients and I work together to manage their symptoms and control their risk factors, such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two small children, going for walks with them, reading to them, and cooking (healthy but yummy) meals for them. Dr. Pagidipati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
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
- Distinguished
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Heart FailureDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Blazing isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Blazing isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Blazing isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.


