Overview
I perform upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures, and help evaluate GI disorders. I have special interests in the esophagus, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and esophageal motor disorders, such as achalasia. I am passionate about clinical care, education and mentorship, guideline development, and clinical investigation. At Duke, I have been awarded the Paul Killenberg Faculty Teaching and Malcolm Tyor Faculty Scholar Awards.
Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Esophageal Varices.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- PPO
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- HMO
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- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
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- 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
Jama Darling is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Darling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, and Cirrhosis.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Kelly Hathorn is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hathorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Watermelon Stomach, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hathorn is currently accepting new patients.
Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc
Wayne Lucas is a Gastroenterologist in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Lucas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
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
- Experienced
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.