Ricardo Caicedo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Caicedo has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Caicedo is currently accepting new patients.

Lusine Ambartsumyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ambartsumyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Jason Dranove is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dranove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Dranove is currently accepting new patients.

Lay Cheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

I chose medicine as my career because it was the perfect way to combine my love of learning and being challenged with my desire to make a positive difference in people's lives. During my general surgery residence in medical school, I gravitated toward transplantation precisely because of the immediate and profound impact it can have on someone’s health and quality of life. After completing a transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska, I practiced surgery in Omaha, Nebraska for 14 years before coming to Duke to be a leader in its nationally renowned transplant program. As an abdominal transplant surgeon, I perform surgery on people needing organ transplantation in the abdominal region of the body, with a particular expertise in the areas of liver and small bowel transplants. I see transplant patients of all ages, but I find it especially rewarding to take care of pediatric patients. Transplant patients, in general, tend to be very sick, have a poor quality of life and, without transplant, have little hope of getting better. Having the opportunity to use my skill and expertise to help these children and their families is incredibly gratifying. Dr. Sudan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Daniel Mccullough is a General Surgeon in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Dr. Mccullough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mccullough is currently accepting new patients.

Wade Naziri is a General Surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Naziri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Naziri is currently accepting new patients.

The impact I have on my patients is what I enjoy most about being a weight loss surgeon. It is amazing that we can do an operation that not only helps a patient lose weight, but also fixes their diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with giving them a better quality of life. There are a lot of options these days for people who are considering weight loss surgery. It’s important for patients to take into account each institution and what resources they have available. Duke is fully equipped to take care of complex cases in a safe manner. We have a multi-institutional team that’s been around the Triangle the longest and has the most experience. Almost every patient comes back after surgery and we see some of their previous medical conditions go away. That’s a good definition of success. Dr. Portenier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

James Dasher is a General Surgeon in Kernersville, North Carolina. Dr. Dasher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Christopher Edwards is a General Surgeon in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Ladd is a General Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Ladd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrosis, Appendicitis, Gastroschisis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Ladd is currently accepting new patients.

William Chapman is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Walsh is a General Surgeon in Kernersville, North Carolina. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Obesity, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

Within my field of gastroenterology, I have a special interest in acute and chronic liver disease and short gut syndrome. Many of my patients require a liver and / or small bowel transplant and it is extremely rewarding to see the improvement in their health and quality of life after this happens. These patients have to be followed long term and I think that it is extremely important for them and their families to have a good understanding of their disease and what I am thinking regarding their treatment and management options. Having said this, I think that having good communication is a key component of my relationship with patients as a physician. I strive to provide my patients with the best care and I think that being in a medical center like Duke Health allows me to have this opportunity. Dr. Segovia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

Kathleen Letizia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Letizia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Letizia is currently accepting new patients.

James Harris is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Peeter Soosaar is a General Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Soosaar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soosaar is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Helak is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Helak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Short Bowel Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrectomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Helak is currently accepting new patients.

Kristin Gee is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Gee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gee is currently accepting new patients.

The majority of my practice is focused on treating patients with the disease obesity. I am a general surgeon who completed a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, so that I can offer obesity care using advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. I am also board certified in obesity medicine and my hope is to approach patients comprehensively. Obesity is a chronic disease that needs lifelong follow up. This approach takes a team and here at Duke Health, we have a fantastic team. A true multidisciplinary approach helps us meet all the needs of our patients. With my training, I also treat gallbladder disease, stomach diseases, acid reflux, and hernias. With my laparoscopic and robotic training, I can offer the safest and best approaches for your general surgery needs. When I meet you in clinic, we will talk through all the treatments options for your condition so we make the best and safest decision for you and your family. My goal is to offer you the care that I would want for my family. Dr. Eckhouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.