Dr. William E. Kraus
Overview
I am a cardiologist trained and experienced in preventive cardiology. I have served as the medical director of the Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (formerly DUPAC) since 1994. I specialize in the prevention and treatment of heart disease risk factors before and after cardiac disease develops. I direct a program that uses the principles of balancing energy intake and expenditure to treat heart disease and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes. I also have an active practice for assessment and advice for the older athlete who wants to improve performance – whether he or she has heart disease or not. My research is directed at defining the best exercise regimen for the most benefit.
Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 435 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pompe Disease.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705
3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
My work is aimed at trying to understand how heart failure develops and how we can develop a new type of drug therapy for that condition. Heart failure happens to run in my family – I have a relative with the disease. In many ways, that has had an impact on what I’m doing. Duke provides a lot of cutting-edge care for people who suffer from congestive heart failure. We are a large transplant center and have expertise in the care of patients with advanced heart failure and for patients who need advanced therapies. We also have expertise in the research realm, which really provides a lot of insight into the care of patients. Duke is a world-class institution. I’m really lucky to work here and to be among a lot of folks who are bright and innovative and really interested in patient care. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Duke Cardiology Arringdon
Although I enjoy taking care of all cardiac patients, my special interests include adult congenital heart disease (patients who were born with heart defects who are now adults), and pregnancy and cardiac disease. Dr. Ward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pompe Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Tetralogy of Fallot.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kraus isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Heart AttackDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Kraus isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Kraus isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).