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 Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Failure, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Orchiectomy.

Jared Gollob is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gollob is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Amyloidosis, Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Cardiac Amyloidosis, and Transthyretin Amyloidosis.

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 Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Low Blood Pressure, and Heart Transplant.

I am a cardiologist specializing in advanced heart failure and heart transplants. I see patients across the entire spectrum of heart failure, including early to late stages. In more advanced cases, I discuss the role of therapies, such as devices and heart transplants. My goal is to ensure that each patient receives optimal treatment for their condition. I provide a personalized approach to care and seek to understand the patient's unique story and journey. I enjoy answering questions about different treatment approaches and finding the right one for the patient. My passion for heart failure stems from excitement and appreciation for a growing number of effective treatment strategies in the field, and I look forward to discussing these with my patients. I am active in research, including clinical trials, and would be happy to discuss any opportunities to participate. In my free time, I enjoy getting to know the area, traveling, and spending time with my family. Dr. Selvaraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Cardiomyopathy.

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 Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

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 Amyloidosis. 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.

Rebecca Traub is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Traub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.