I've been working in healthcare for over two decades, and what I like most about it is getting to know my patients well. When someone is told they have cancer, it's incredibly scary. But the good news is that there are better treatments now that can provide hope. My team and I make an effort to understand our patients, learn what's important to them, and support them through the challenging times. We use my knowledge and experience to lead a team of different experts who collaborate to try to cure cancer when possible and create treatment plans that align with the patient's preferences. I'm also well-versed in new and upcoming treatments due to my work in cancer research. I can explain them in simple terms so that everyone can understand, which helps patients feel more confident and engaged. I specialize in treating skin cancers like melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers that arise in the gastrointestinal tract, including colon and rectum. Outside of work, I'm a family man with a loving wife and two kids. We thoroughly enjoy living in North Carolina, with its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking and sports. I've had the privilege of helping many patients, and I look forward to being there for you too. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Lynch Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

As a medical oncologist and hematologist, I treat patients with common adult solid and hematologic cancers. My passion for cancer treatment is deeply rooted back to my childhood when I witnessed loved ones suffering from this devastating disease. As such, I share with patients and their families the feeling of desperation, pain and stress. In my view, cancer treatment is not only a medicine but also an art, as a physician needs to be sensitive to both the patient's physical, and emotional needs to keep their hope for getting better alive. I have particular interests in gastrointestinal malignancies, like esophageal, stomach, small bowel, colon, pancreatic, biliary and liver cancer. I provide my patients with evidence-based and the most advanced treatment options, including participating in clinical trial opportunities. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia.

I graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1983 and served as a nuclear-trained officer on board two submarines before shifting to the Navy Medical Corps. Following medical school, I completed Diving Medical Officer training and served as head of diving research at the Naval Medical Research Center. After completing specialty training, I completed my 30+ year Navy career as Head, Radiation Oncology at Naval Medical Portsmouth Virginia. After returning to Duke, I served two years as Medical Director, Danville Center for Radiation Oncology, where I helped introduce technological advances into the clinical setting designed to improve treatment precision while minimizing treatment-related side effects. I joined Duke’s Wake County Radiation Oncology team in June 2017, and see patients in Raleigh and Cary. My clinical focus is on multi-disciplinary treatment of gynecologic, genitourinary, and lower gastrointestinal malignancies, with a focus on quality-of-life through minimizing treatment-related side effects. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Suneha Sundaram is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Sundaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Focal Dermal Hypoplasia, Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sundaram is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Graham is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Graham is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lecompte is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lecompte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lecompte is currently accepting new patients.

A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital. Dr. Hartwig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant.

I see a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders in clinic as well as perform upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. I have a particular interest in conditions that affect the pelvic floor and defecation. This includes anything from incontinence to difficulty having a bowel movement due to problems with the muscles and nerves of the pelvic floor. I believe communication is key and that it is important to get to know each patient as an individual and what they hope to achieve for their health. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

Neeraj Ramvishal is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ramvishal has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Pancreatoblastoma.

Melissa Yalango is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Yalango has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Colonoscopy.