I treat children with cancer and blood disorders, such as anemia and sickle cell disease. When families come in, there is understandably a huge amount of anxiety. I try to spend a lot of time with them and discuss what we know, what we need to find out, and how we plan to care for their children. My goal is to make it the least scary as possible for both the children and the parents/caregivers while providing the best care. Even in the setting of severe illness, interacting with children is uplifting and extremely rewarding. Children truly demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit. What I love most about my job is having relationships with children and seeing them grow; it is a wonderful experience. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency, Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Splenectomy.

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 Elite provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Spherocytosis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Umbilical Hernia, Splenectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Perry Shen is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Shen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

Sharana Hegde is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Cardiomyopathy, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hegde is currently accepting new patients.

Priya Kishnani is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kishnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Glycogen Storage Disease Type 3, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Glycogen Storage Disease Type 9, and Splenectomy. Dr. Kishnani is currently accepting new patients.

Elisabeth Tracy is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tracy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gangrene, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Appendectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Tracy is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Driedger is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Driedger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Driedger is currently accepting new patients.

Myron Powell is a General Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Ahearne is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ahearne has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Nima Kokabi is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kokabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Uterine Fibroids, Liver Embolization, and Splenectomy.

Fabian Johnston is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Ivy Altomare is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Altomare is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Purpura, and Splenectomy. Dr. Altomare is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Levine is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Mastectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

Wei Jiang is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Jiang is currently accepting new patients.

Konstantinos Votanopoulos is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Votanopoulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Votanopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

Hong Kim is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Ruben Mesa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Myelofibrosis, Polycythemia Vera, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mesa is currently accepting new patients.

I am a transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplants. Kidney transplantation is unique in surgery because you’re providing a cure for a disease. It’s very rewarding to see the patients succeed after surgery; the donors also make my practice very special. We can’t do a transplant without them providing this wonderful gift. Duke has been performing kidney transplants for 50+ years – since the very beginnings of the field. In fact, the process of how we match tissues for transplants was started at Duke. We’ve done thousands of kidney transplants here, so it’s great to be a part of a program with such a rich history. I’m also the chairman of the Department of Surgery and the surgeon-in-chief for the Duke University Health System, where we perform all types of transplants. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Hepatic Ischemia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

Ronald Sing is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Sing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy. Dr. Sing is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Deschner is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Deschner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Splenectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Splenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.