The 20 Best Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) Doctors Near Me in Chapel Hill, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) near Chapel Hill, NC. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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11 providers found
    Distinguished in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Farber is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Farber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Intensive Care Medicine

    University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Raff is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Raff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Degos Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am deeply committed to providing comprehensive vascular care to patients with arterial disease. I have a particular interest and experience in the open and endovascular surgical reconstruction of complex aorto-mesenteric diseases, including thoracoabdominal and visceral/renal aneurysms and narrowings. I care for children with developmental and acquired vascular disease, including those with renovascular hypertension: a rare form of high blood pressure that results from aortic and renal artery narrowings. I am a professor of surgery and the division chief of vascular and endovascular surgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Coleman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery.

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    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blair Keagy is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Keagy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, and Venous Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Federico Parodi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Parodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katharine Mcginigle is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mcginigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peripheral Artery Disease, SVC Obstruction, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ehsan Benrashid is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Benrashid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    UNC Hospitals Heart Center At Meadowmont

    300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 301, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luigi Pascarella is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Pascarella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

    120 E Carver St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a colorectal surgeon working at Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. I specialize in treating gastrointestinal cancers (colon, rectum, and anus) and benign diseases such as diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and anorectal disease. I have expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches. I attended medical school and surgery residency in upstate New York and received specialty training in colorectal surgery at the University of Minnesota. I love being a colorectal surgeon because I can build long-term patient relationships, help patients through challenging and sensitive diagnoses, and collaborate with multiple fields. I am committed to providing compassionate care that is tailored to the individual. In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and cooking. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Annular Pancreas, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hill is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

    120 E Carver St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Tristen Chun is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Chun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Chun is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery

    Duke Vascular Surgery And Vein Center At Brier Creek

    10207 Cerny St, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I love being a vascular surgeon because it provides the opportunity to treat disease in all aspects of the body. I specialize in arterial disease, whether that means preventing an abdominal aortic aneurysm from rupturing or performing a bypass to end debilitating leg pain. Vascular surgery is a unique combination of traditional technical challenges and modern technology, which allows for minimally invasive procedures. Most important, vascular surgery allows me to create long-term relationships with my patients. I like to sit down and speak with patients and their families in order to create a family atmosphere where patients feel they can talk to me about anything. At the end of the day, we are all on the same team. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Long is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)?

    Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery). This compression causes partial or complete blockage of the duodenum. Symptoms vary based on severity, but can be severely debilitating. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and/or weight loss. SMAS typically is due to loss of the mesenteric fat pad (fatty tissue that surrounds the superior mesenteric artery). The most common cause is significant weight loss caused by medical disorders, psychological disorders, or surgery. In younger patients, it most commonly occurs after corrective spinal surgery for scoliosis. Delays in diagnosis may result in significant complications.

    When should I see a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near Chapel Hill, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near Chapel Hill, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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