Darshan J. Kothari
Experienced in Esophageal Varices

Dr. Darshan J. Kothari

Gastroenterology
Duke Health
Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Esophageal Varices
Duke Health
Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

As a pancreatologist, I primarily focus on pancreatic disorders such as acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), and pancreatic cysts as well as see patients who are at high risk for pancreatic cancer in clinic. My primary goal is to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation and build a therapeutic relationship to improve your quality of life in a multidisciplinary fashion. As your doctor, I value your opinion and am committed to advocating for you.

Dr. Kothari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology
Fellowships
Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gujarati 
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • POS
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Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Endoscopy Clinic - Clinic 2H
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-684-9522
Other Locations
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic at Brier Creek
10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC 27617
Call: 919-405-2341

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.


46 Total Publications

Pancrelipase Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Chronic Pancreatitis: Rationale and Methodology of a Real-World, Prospective, Observational Study.
Pancrelipase Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Chronic Pancreatitis: Rationale and Methodology of a Real-World, Prospective, Observational Study.
Journal: Pancreas
Published: February 27, 2024
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