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.

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 an Experienced 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.

As a general pediatric surgeon, I take care of children with many different conditions of the chest or abdomen. These conditions can include birth defects, cancers, injuries caused by accidents and more. I also serve as chief of the division of pediatric surgery at Duke. When a child needs surgical care, it is one of the most challenging times in a family’s life. We are surrounded by a great team at Duke, which gives families the peace of mind that their child is in the best hands possible. I enjoy my role, because I not only get to work with families during times of challenge and happiness, but with staff members who are dedicated to keeping children healthy. I also relish my role in training young surgeons who are dedicated to helping children grow up as healthy as possible. Dr. Rice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spherocytosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Omphalocele, Splenectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Obinna Adibe is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adibe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Adibe is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Elisabeth Tracy is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Tracy is rated as an Experienced 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.

Adesola Akinkuotu is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Akinkuotu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Akinkuotu is currently accepting new patients.