I'm proud to work at Duke as it has a tremendous hospital and tremendous people to work with. The quality of care here is excellent and really can’t be compared to anywhere else. That’s what keeps me here. We do more complex heart surgeries here than almost anyone else in the country. When you need heart surgery, you want it done by someone who does a lot of it. Our numbers are comparable to the top places in the country. We do complex surgery and we do it well. The thing about heart surgery is that we make people better. That’s what I really like – helping people who couldn’t breathe or couldn’t walk because their heart was failing, and we were able to make them better. Dr. Gaca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Tricuspid Regurgitation, Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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 Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

My particular area of interest is what we call structural heart disease in adults. That usually involves valve problems, things like muscle bound hearts, tumors of the heart or sometimes arrhythmias. Another area of interest for me is minimally invasive surgery, which involves entering the heart area through the ribs on the side rather than through the breast bone, either manually with a camera or robotically. Surgeons are very hands-on people. We like doing things. But most of all we like helping people, talking with patients and their families, and helping them make up their minds about whether to have a procedure done, what kind of procedure to have, and helping them get through the procedure afterwards. That’s what we really enjoy doing. That’s really satisfying. Dr. Glower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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 Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ravi Karra is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Karra has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Sarcoidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.

I became a cardiologist because I wanted to be excited about coming to work each day. Every day, I am able to have a positive impact on someone's life, form relationships, and make someone feel better. Heart disease remains the number one killer of all Americans, and I would like to change that. I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and cardiac care for cancer patients. I see patients for coronary artery disease, heart attacks, post coronary stent bypass surgery, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart murmurs, palpitations, and rhythm disturbances. I enjoy spending time with my family, dancing in my kitchen, golfing, hiking, biking, tennis, exercising, and living life to its fullest. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Angina, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Han Kim is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Myocarditis, and Sarcoidosis.

I practice general cardiology, women's heart health, and non-invasive imaging of the heart (echocardiography). The best part of being a cardiologist is the opportunity to educate my patients and their families, learn about their lives, and watch them improve over time. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling on many trails in the Triangle region, and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am a pediatric cardiologist dedicated to caring for children with heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and those who require mechanical circulatory support. My focus includes managing complex conditions like dilated, restrictive, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, as well as caring for children with single ventricle physiology, including those with Fontan circulation. I take a personal and compassionate approach, building strong relationships with both my patients and their families. My goal is to not only treat these challenging conditions but to provide comfort, support, and a sense of hope, all while working together to improve the lives of these incredible young patients. Dr. Blanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heterotaxy Syndrome, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Gastrostomy.

Douglas Schocken is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schocken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertension. Dr. Schocken is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Bashore is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bashore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Bashore is currently accepting new patients.

Anita Cook is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Ruth Greenfield is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Greenfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Cardiac Ablation.

Ray Kim is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Ectopic Heartbeat. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Augustus Grant is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, His Bundle Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Perna is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Perna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection. Ms. Perna is currently accepting new patients.

Fawaz Abdulaziz-Alenezi is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Abdulaziz-Alenezi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sengers Syndrome, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Dr. Abdulaziz-Alenezi is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Kiefer is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kiefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Kiefer is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Chamis is a Cardiologist and a Radiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chamis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). Dr. Chamis is currently accepting new patients.