
Overview
I am the head of shoulder surgery at Duke. Connecting with and caring for patients is very rewarding and is the reason I went into medicine. I take pride in providing both operative and non-operative treatments based not only on the latest research and evidence but also on the unique individual needs and expectations of each patient. Being a tertiary level surgeon means that I frequently manage patients sent to me by other surgeons. “The needs of the patient come first” and “first do no harm” are two phrases that guide me during every patient interaction. This ensures that each patient receives the same care as I would provide a family member of mine. I am supported by an excellent team that all share the same mission of outstanding patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active.
Dr. Anakwenze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Tennis Elbow.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
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- PPO
Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
I am an orthopaedic surgeon who is the chief of hand surgery at Duke. Although we are referred to as “hand surgeons,” I treat many people with wrist and elbow conditions. Because the hand is so complex, patients who see me can have complaints that range from numbness and weakness to issues with range of motion. My grandfather, my grandmother, my mother and my father were all health care workers. I have wanted to be a surgeon since I watched M*A*S*H on the television as a child. I obtain great satisfaction from treating someone who has a very severe hand or arm injury, reconstructing the part and restoring its basic function. Duke has been the strongest hand surgery program in the country for the past 50 to 75 years. As chair of the program, I want patients to know that the best and the brightest providers are seeing them when they come to Duke. Dr. Ruch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic PA
Scott Wein is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Wein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Wein is currently accepting new patients.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic PA
Harrison Tuttle is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Tuttle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Tuttle is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Anakwenze isDistinguished. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- TendinitisDr. Anakwenze isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- EndoscopyDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- OsteotomyDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
