Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field that’s at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. It’s been emerging with the increased awareness of cardiovascular disease in patients who have either been treated for cancer or who are being treated with cancer agents that may potentially cause heart complications. When patients come in, I evaluate if they are at higher risk for developing heart disease or complications and intervene to help prevent any issues. By protecting the heart, it allows us to treat our patients’ cancers as aggressively as possible. I also like to educate patients. This is based on my own experience with physicians. Instructions didn’t resonate with me without an explanation. Understanding gave me more buy-in. Now, when I see patients, I try to spend as much time as possible explaining the issues and find that at times even illustrating with pictures can help make things clearer. I think it helps patients to understand what is going on and feel more invested in their care. Dr. Khouri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

I am a cardiologist with a clinical and research interest in heart failure. I take care of patients with various types of heart failure, including patients who are best treated with medications and patients who receive advanced therapies like heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices. I became a heart failure cardiologist to help patients manage their heart conditions and best achieve their goals for their health. I am strongly committed to helping patients thoroughly understand their medical conditions and helping them make informed medical decisions aligned with their preferences. Dr. Greene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Low Blood Pressure, and Heart Transplant.

I have dedicated my clinical practice to improving outcomes for advanced heart failure patients, particularly those with cardiac amyloidosis and sarcoidosis. Both of these conditions have been around for a long time but recent advancements in both diagnostic technology and pharmacologic therapies have created an opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment options. Over the past decade, I have dedicated my clinical and academic work to building Centers of Excellence to facilitate diagnosis, clinical management, and access to therapies. Throughout my career, I have met great patients (or as I call them warriors) who have lost their fight against heart disease. This has impacted me tremendously by inspiring me to work towards creating awareness in both the medical and general communities, developing strategies to reduce health care inequities, and improving health-related quality of life. What I love most about my work is being able to walk with the patient throughout the trajectory of their disease to not only manage their symptoms but to change their trajectory from heart failure to heart success. Ms. Fajardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Cardiac Amyloidosis.

I grew up in a small town in Illinois and was inspired by our family physician to pursue a career in medicine. Once in medical school, I chose to specialize in heart disease and heart failure. As a cardiologist, I care for people living with heart failure, including those who have an LVAD (heart pump) or those who have undergone heart transplant surgery. One of the things I love most about practicing cardiology is being able to care for my patients over time. I often first meet patients and their families in a hospital setting, but then see them in clinic afterward as we work together to manage their illness and improve their health and quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and making personal connections with them as we spend time together. My hope is that my patients feel comfortable with me and that they know I am always here for them. Dr. Devore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Cindy Varga is a Hematologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Varga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Amyloidosis, Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Varga is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Rennyson is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Rennyson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Rennyson is currently accepting new patients.

Manisha Bhutani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bhutani is currently accepting new patients.

Reed Friend is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Friend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS). Dr. Friend is currently accepting new patients.

I am grateful for the opportunity to practice cardiology and to improve people's lives in truly meaningful ways. My clinical practice is focused on patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension and complex valvular disease. Modern medicine is complicated, and I strive to help patients and families understand their conditions and treatment options as completely as possible. I work with patients to develop an individualized treatment approach that best satisfies their goals of care. It is a privilege to practice at Duke. We have extensive resources, broad expertise, and access to novel treatment options to help patients improve their quality and quantity of life. Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, running, hiking and spending time with my family. Dr. Trichon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

My role as physician is to provide access to the tools, expertise, and data that patients need to make effective choices in managing their medical issues. I have lived in many locations around the United States and Europe, and believe strongly that patients and families need to be the driving force behind their care. My family and I have lived in North Carolina for just over three years and expect to be here for a long time to come. Dr. Wolf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Mirnela Byku is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Byku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Pulmonary Edema, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Byku is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Kelly is a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Boateng is a Cardiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Boateng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Boateng is currently accepting new patients.

Olivia Gilbert is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Gilbert has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Heart Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.