
Overview
As a surgeon that specializes in the vascular system, which is the body's network of blood vessels, I appreciate that there are many different ways to significantly help people. I truly believe making a connection with a person is one of the most important aspects in patient care. I don’t tell my patients what decision to make about their health. It's my job to understand the priorities in their life and then give them information and guidance to make their own decision. In doing so, a stroke can be prevented by repairing arteries to the brain. Fixing an aneurysm, which is caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery, can save someone from hemorrhaging to death, and treating the arteries to the legs can prevent an amputation or help reduce some causes of severe leg pain.
Dr. Shortell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
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 and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Peripheral Artery Disease.
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- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
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
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
William Marston is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Marston is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Marston is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Vascular Surgery And Vein Center At Brier Creek
I love being a vascular surgeon because it provides the opportunity to treat disease in all aspects of the body. I specialize in arterial disease, whether that means preventing an abdominal aortic aneurysm from rupturing or performing a bypass to end debilitating leg pain. Vascular surgery is a unique combination of traditional technical challenges and modern technology, which allows for minimally invasive procedures. Most important, vascular surgery allows me to create long-term relationships with my patients. I like to sit down and speak with patients and their families in order to create a family atmosphere where patients feel they can talk to me about anything. At the end of the day, we are all on the same team. Dr. Long is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.
Duke University Hospital
I am a vascular surgeon with a particular focus on conditions affecting arteries in the neck, abdomen, and extremities (arms and legs). Vascular disease can be very complex and can have a big impact on patients' lives. Each patient is different and there are a number of ways to approach any given vascular condition, including medications, endovascular interventions, and open surgeries. I consider it a privilege to work together with patients and their families towards a personalized care plan. I also really enjoy the relationships that vascular surgeons get to develop with patients and their families over time. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy hiking, skiing, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Hope is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gangrene, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
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
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- LymphangiectasisDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Experienced
- Aagenaes SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Aagenaes Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- GangreneDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Lymphedema-Distichiasis SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome.

