Dr. Hiroshi Date
Overview
I am a general thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of thoracic malignancies such as lung cancer, as well as lung transplantation for patients with end-stage lung diseases. For cancer surgery, I offer minimally invasive approaches—including robotic-assisted and thoracoscopic surgery—that promote faster recovery and reduce postoperative pain. In cases of advanced cancer, I take a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and other specialists to provide comprehensive care. Lung transplantation has been the central focus of my career. I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable recovery of patients once debilitated by severe dyspnea. I am honored to be part of the Duke Lung Transplant Program, which has performed more than 2,600 lung transplants, making it the largest program of its kind in the United States. Before joining Duke, I practiced in Japan, where I personally performed more than 400 lung transplants, including 180 living-donor lung transplants—the largest such experience in the world.
Dr. Date is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 620 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pulmonary Sequestration.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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 Cancer Center
Many years ago, I came across a quote from Mahatma Gandhi that said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Since that time, those words have guided my professional life from the field I chose to how I care for my patients who experience discomfort from acid reflux, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia. With every individual and their families, I make sure that they appreciate my understanding of how their health issues provide them with new stresses that may leave them confused and scared. As a result, I pride myself on reassuring my patients and making sure that by the time they leave their clinic visit they know that I have their best interests at heart. Personally, my wife and I are the proud parents of three boys. Consequently, I like to spend my free time making use of their unlimited energy by running them around at all the great parks in the local area. Dr. Klapper is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Christopher Reed is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Reed has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Sequestration, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hepatic Hemangioma, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Small Bowel Resection.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Elisabeth Tracy is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tracy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gangrene, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Appendectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Tracy is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Date isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Date isElite. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Date isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Date isDistinguished. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Date isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- ThymectomyDr. Date isDistinguished. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MediastinitisDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- MesotheliomaDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Date isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chediak-Higashi SyndromeDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
- DextrocardiaDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- Dextrocardia with Situs InversusDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Date isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.