I take care of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). I also research signaling pathways that are altered in the development of PH in rodent models of the disease. PH covers a wide spectrum of diseases, from the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (prevalence of 15 in one million) to complications of more common heart and lung disease. PH typically leads to complications through its effects on the heart, leading to heart failure. At the Duke Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease we see a number of patients with PH and offer all available therapies, including continuous intravenous infusion, inhaled therapies, and surgical options. Dr. Rajagopal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Embolectomy, and Angioplasty.

Terry Fortin is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fortin has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Eisenmenger Syndrome.

Neil Macintyre is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Macintyre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Macintyre is currently accepting new patients.

Barbara Levarge is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Levarge is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cerebral Hypoxia, Sarcoidosis, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Levarge is currently accepting new patients.

I do transplant pulmonology and pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a disease of the blood vessels between the heart and the lungs. I work in the lung transplant clinic, which is for patients who have end-stage lung disease who don’t have any other options for therapy. It gives them a second chance. I love the idea of seeing patients before and after transplant. Before transplant, many patients are on oxygen or in wheelchairs. After the transplant, it’s amazing to see them transform into people who can run marathons or hike mountains. The process of lung transplant can be a long and difficult journey, but it is very worthwhile. It is a lot of work that pays off for the patient in the end. I am from the Midwest and came to North Carolina with my family. You can’t beat the weather, and it feels like home. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

I am a member of the Duke Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center team, providing critical care services to patients with congenital heart diseases. Dr. Hornik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Neonatal Herpes.

Zainab Samad is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Samad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Hypertension, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I specialize in the care of patients with cardiomyopathies, advanced heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. I was drawn to this field because of the complexity of diseases and the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives through drug therapy, mechanical heart devices, or heart transplantation. As a transplant cardiologist, I enjoy caring for my patients through different disease stages and challenges and helping them to thrive. Outside of work, I enjoy exercising and spending time with my two sons and husband. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

Lake Morrison is a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Morrison has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field that’s at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. It’s been emerging with the increased awareness of cardiovascular disease in patients who have either been treated for cancer or who are being treated with cancer agents that may potentially cause heart complications. When patients come in, I evaluate if they are at higher risk for developing heart disease or complications and intervene to help prevent any issues. By protecting the heart, it allows us to treat our patients’ cancers as aggressively as possible. I also like to educate patients. This is based on my own experience with physicians. Instructions didn’t resonate with me without an explanation. Understanding gave me more buy-in. Now, when I see patients, I try to spend as much time as possible explaining the issues and find that at times even illustrating with pictures can help make things clearer. I think it helps patients to understand what is going on and feel more invested in their care. Dr. Khouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

I am a noninvasive cardiologist with clinical and research specialties in peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, and hypertension. I’ve been at Duke for over 10 years and in that time I’ve been proud to be part of Duke’s commitment to world class, patient-centric, personalized care. We are in the midst of major breakthroughs and advances in cardiovascular care, many of which have evolved here at Duke. But translating these advances to personalized care takes a strong partnership between a doctor and patient and I look forward to forging that relationship with each of my patients. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I am a cardiologist who has been at Duke for over 15 years. I grew up in North Carolina and am proud to call Durham home. My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so I always thought about going into medicine. Cardiology came most naturally to me during medical school. The best part of being a doctor is the feeling you get from having genuinely helped someone in a meaningful way. I enjoy practicing at Duke, because I get to work with a lot of smart people who are dedicated to helping patients. When patients have challenging issues, Duke is a great place to receive care because of the access we have to top-notch providers and resources. In my spare time, I enjoy reading history and spending time with my young child. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I specialize in patients who have cardiovascular problems, including those with valvular heart disease, pericardial, or myocardial disease. I am especially interested in keeping people healthy and avoiding heart disease as much as possible. Dr. Kelsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pulmonary Edema.

I see patients who have heart disease, and I work to prevent them from having any bad consequences of that disease. I also see patients who are having symptoms and do diagnostic work to see what cardiovascular condition they may have to explain their symptoms. I also take care of patients who either have known or suspected genetic cardiovascular disorders. Our genetics clinic is one of the only adult cardiovascular clinics in the Southeast. We take care of patients who have a variety of cardiovascular genetic disorders or who have strong family histories of heart disease and want to come in for testing. Duke has a strong collaborative approach to patient care. We provide excellent care for patients who need routine care for more common medical disorders, but we also provide a high level of subspecialty care for those who may have rarer disorders. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

I specialize in interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis or conditions that cause lung scarring. I am passionate about providing the best possible care for my patients and stay up-to-date on the most recent advances in the field. The terminology around the diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, such as pulmonary fibrosis, can be confusing. I believe it is important to take the time to explain each step to my patients. I also believe the best approach to any condition involves working together with my patient and their family to develop an individualized treatment plan. When not seeing patients, I conduct research with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with interstitial lung disease. I enjoy spending my free time with my family and staying active outdoors. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

I am a North Carolina native with a special interest in airway disease management, specifically asthma and COPD. I like to form a partnership with my patients and help them understand the disease process and educate them on the indications, risk and benefits of their medicines. Dr. Rabil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

I am a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplant. I always strive to take a fresh look at patients and see what treatments we can offer that they may have not had before. I spend about half of my time doing clinical research that focuses on the outcomes of patients with heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. We look for opportunities to improve care and new ways to treat heart disease. Our patients are the center of our universe and we look for the best ways possible to treat them. One of my favorite parts of my job is taking care of patients who think the road has ended and being able to offer them several new roads to improve their lives. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Attack, Thrombectomy, and Heart Transplant.

I am a general cardiologist who specializes in women's heart health and cardiac imaging. My clinical and research interests focus on improving cardiovascular health in women through individualized prevention and treatment plans. Dr. Daubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Daniel Gilstrap is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gilstrap has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

Craig Rackley is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rackley has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Interstitial Lung Disease.