Dr. Edward P. Chen
Overview
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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 170 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 58 articles in the study of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Mark Farber is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Farber is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Stent Placement, and Aneurysm Repair. Dr. Farber is currently accepting new patients.
North Carolina Nephrology PA
Martyn Knowles is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Raleigh, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward P. Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward P. Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward P. Chen by calling their office at 919-681-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edward P. Chen a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward P. Chen is classified as an Elite expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Edward P. Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Edward P. Chen is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Edward P. Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edward P. Chen has published 170 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Edward P. Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edward P. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward P. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chen isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Distinguished
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels
- EndocarditisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.