Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell
Overview
As a surgeon that specializes in the vascular system, which is the body's network of blood vessels, I appreciate that there are many different ways to significantly help people. I truly believe making a connection with a person is one of the most important aspects in patient care. I don’t tell my patients what decision to make about their health. It's my job to understand the priorities in their life and then give them information and guidance to make their own decision. In doing so, a stroke can be prevented by repairing arteries to the brain. Fixing an aneurysm, which is caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery, can save someone from hemorrhaging to death, and treating the arteries to the legs can prevent an amputation or help reduce some causes of severe leg pain.
Dr. Shortell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Rex Hospital Inc
Martyn Knowles is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Knowles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Federico Parodi is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Parodi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Peptic Ulcer, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Parodi is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G
I specialize in thoracic aortic disease and valvular heart disease. My career focus has been taking care of complex and high-risk cardiac surgery patients. I gain tremendous satisfaction from my interactions with my patients and value the long-term relationships I have with many of them. In addition, I enjoy teaching the next generation of surgeons and improving the field through research. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and traveling. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- LymphangiectasisDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Experienced
- Aagenaes SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Aagenaes Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- GangreneDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Lymphedema-Distichiasis SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome.