Dr. Thomas L. Ortel
Overview
I primarily see patients who have a variety of rare bleeding and clotting disorders. I see both older and younger patients and also provide help when patients need to transition to and away from blood thinners. Doctors usually refer patients to me. I try to work with each patient so they understand why they are seeing me and what is going on with their body. I enjoy when a patient can leave my office with a complete understanding of what is going on and what they need to do to get better. As a young child, I had bad allergies and spent much time in the doctor’s office. As a frequent patient, I enjoyed spending time around medicine. As I entered college, I found that I enjoyed chemistry and that hematology allowed me to combine lab work with patient care.
Dr. Ortel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombocytopenia. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 165 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 17 articles and participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Thrombocytopenia.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- EPO
- POS
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- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 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.
6 Clinical Trials
Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
Gowthami Arepally is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Arepally has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombocytopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Ara Metjian is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Metjian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombocytopenia. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Thrombocytopenia, Blood Clots, and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Dr. Metjian is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
My particular interest is in disorders of the blood including bleeding, clotting, sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, myelodysplastic syndromes, disorders of high and low white blood cells and platelets, and anemia. I have a background in malignant hematology as well (leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow transplant) and the newest treatment options for patients suffering with these ailments. I provide care for inpatients and have a particular interest in TeleMedicine and remote care for rural based patients. I believe that a patient who understands their illness is the best partner in battling that illness. I try to make sure that my patients understand their illness as I believe that the best chance one has to fight is knowledge. It is my goal to make sure that my patients and their families have a clear understanding of what their diagnosis means and how best to treat it. I appreciate that patients are willing to have me walk with them on a journey that can be life changing and, sometimes, terrifying. When I’m not at the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my husband and child along with our two rescue dogs, Sushi and Dim Sum. In addition, my favorite hobbies are reading and baking. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombocytopenia. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Ortel isElite. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Ortel isElite. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Distinguished
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Ortel isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Ortel isDistinguished. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Ortel isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Advanced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AnemiaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Blood ClotsDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)