I’m a general surgeon that specializes in operating on the upper abdomen as well as treating complicated abdominal wall problems like large hernias. The benefits of getting treatment at Duke are the extensive resources available that providers like myself can use. When necessary, we collaborate with other specialists and research experts at Duke in a seamless way, so the patient will get the benefit of all that we have to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three daughters. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I specialize in all facets of interventional radiology with special interests in musculoskeletal ablation/embolization, genicular artery embolization, prostate artery embolization, varicocele embolization, uterine artery embolization, complex IVC filter removal, portal hypertension/TIPS, complex enteral access, and interventional oncology. In my spare time, I enjoy being active, working-out, grilling, attending sporting events, and spending time with my family. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Deepak Vikraman is a Pediatrics specialist and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vikraman has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, I grew up mostly on the east coast of the United States. I went to college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and medical school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I did my post-graduate training in New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut, and Madison, Wisconsin. I took my first academic position at Boston University and the Boston Medical Center during which I rose to the position of Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Critical Care. I was recruited back to the University of Wisconsin in 2012 where I became Division Chief of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, Burn, and Surgical Critical Care. My wife, three daughters, and I are happy to meet the friendly people of the area and explore everything that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, I grew up there until attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas, for college. I returned to Puerto Rico for medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. I completed my postgraduate training at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, where I also earned a Ph.D. with Distinction in Biomedical Sciences, majoring in physiology. I then completed my fellowship in trauma, critical care, and emergency surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Spinal Shock, Fasciotomy, and Liver Embolization.

I am an Acute Care Surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, critical care, hernia surgery, and the treatment of rib fractures. My approach to patient care is simple: I strive to treat patients like family. I take pride in listening to my patients, communicating clearly, and offering truly exceptional care before, during, and after surgery. I am passionate about surgical education and enjoy working with students and trainees. One of my favorite things to do is create innovative and exciting surgical education content for Behind the Knife, which is a surgery podcast and education platform. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, exercising, traveling, listening to music, and watching college football. Dr. Georgoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Subdural Hematoma.

Kevin Naresh is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Naresh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Daniele Marin is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marin has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ascites, and Visceromegaly.

I am an abdominal imaging specialist, and I also serve as the vice chair of clinical operations. My main clinical and research interests are related to CT and MRI uses in the abdomen and pelvis with a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease. I have strong clinical and research collaborations with the Division of Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology. Much of my work focuses on improving the detection and treatment of IBD with a goal to improve the care for our patients with IBD through a customized treatment plan via a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

After my training, residency, and fellowship, I joined the faculty at Duke University and rose steadily through the ranks. In 2012, I became the Chairman of Diagnostic Radiology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 2013, I was recruited back to Duke Health to serve as Chairman of Radiology. Currently, I am the Chair of the Private Diagnostic Clinic Board. My clinical interests include hepatobiliary and pancreatic imaging with an emphasis on CT and MR, oncologic imaging, and abdominal interventional radiology. My research interests include CT dose reduction, clinical evaluation, and application of state of the art imaging technology with an emphasis on CT, ultrasound, and MR, dual-energy CT, and imaging technology for hepatic lesion detection and characterization. I have well over 200 articles published in the peer-reviewed literature. As Chair, I am an advocate for learners, faculty, and the institution. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Visceromegaly, Carbuncle, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

I have been honored to provide imaging services to my patients for the past 33 years, 25 at Duke Health, with particular emphasis on a multi-modality imaging approach to a wide variety of diseases involving the abdomen and pelvis. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Visceromegaly, Ascites, and Thyroidectomy.

I specialize in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) tract. Specifically trained in laparoscopic resection of inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, I perform the full range of colorectal operations, including reconstructive operations, such as ileal pouches. My clinical, research, and administrative efforts are all focused on implementing perioperative care practices that ensure best patient outcomes. Bridging specialties to best care for GI surgery patients, I particularly enjoy combined cases. For instance, I regularly operate with the pediatric surgery team on younger patients with IBD or pelvic cancer. Until my exposure to surgery in medical school, I thought I wanted the patient-doctor relationship well-known to primary care. With experience, however, I realized this relationship was possible in the practice of surgery. Colorectal surgery allows me the privilege of long-term relationships with a great variety of patients; close relationships with my colleagues; and administrative positions that promote the best care. Dr. Marosky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

I am from Rockford, IL and I'm a general surgeon. I always thought I would be a cancer doctor but never a surgeon. It turns out I enjoyed operating. I enjoy the immediate gratification of surgical treatment whether it's removing an appendix, or fixing an incarcerated hernia. I love Durham, NC as does my wife and two children. We look forward to staying here for a very long time and being a part of this community. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I am a surgical oncologist and researcher whose primary areas of focus are cancers of the liver and pancreas. As a surgeon, I believe in using minimally-invasive techniques, when possible, to speed up a patient’s recovery and get them to other avenues of care faster. My research is focused on clinical practice and clinical outcomes. I became interested in surgical oncology, because I enjoy the opportunity to restore hope to patients who may feel despair after their initial cancer diagnosis. I aim to restore hope by connecting with patients individually and providing them with options for treatment when they might feel they have none. I also work closely with my radiology oncology and medical oncology colleagues in crafting a treatment and care plan. Working together as a team often allows us to come up with a much better treatment plan than any of us could by ourselves. Dr. Zani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

It is humbling to meet patients as they face a difficult diagnosis of breast cancer and/or breast abnormalities. As a breast surgical oncologist, my goal is to help alleviate that burden by surgically removing the tumor and to aid in restoring wholeness. The legacy of my role model Mr. Fred Rogers, is to find opportunities (in medicine) to show one another kindness. “You make each day a special day. You know how, by just your being you. There’s only one person in this whole world like you. And people can like you exactly as you are.”. Dr. Modell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy.

I am a colorectal surgeon, which means that I am a surgeon of the abdomen. I treat patients with diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract, specifically with diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and also GI cancers, such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, and anal cancer. I try to engage with the patient as much as I can. I use as many visual things as possible, pictures or diagrams, to help explain conditions or treatments a little easier. The benefit of coming to Duke is that we have multiple specialties, so if a diagnosis is unclear to me, I have a team of colleagues who help me and patients can be comfortable knowing a team of specialists can help find a solution. Dr. Lan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Richard Leder is a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Leder has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Thyroidectomy.

As a geriatrician, I specialize in caring for older adults, focusing on conditions like memory loss and falls. I work as part of a team, partnering with the patient, their family or caregivers, and various healthcare team members to provide the best care possible. By understanding someone's goals and priorities, we can align their healthcare with what matters most to them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. Dr. Marwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Delirium, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Steven Vaslef is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vaslef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Vaslef is currently accepting new patients.

Swati Agrawal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peritonitis. Her top areas of expertise are Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Breast Cancer in Men, Barrett Esophagus, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Gastric Bypass.