I strive to offer patients at Duke Health the latest advancements and treatment options in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. It is a privilege to partner with patients and their families in developing care plans that meet the needs and goals of each person. It is my passion to stand next to each of my patients and help them make important decisions about their own health. I remain involved in clinical research and am interested in the role of nutritional wellness in patients with liver disease and those awaiting transplant. When not working, my wife and I are busy with our two daughters. My love for them reminds me of the importance of care for others. Dr. Kappus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Juan Herrera is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Herrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

My practice centers on the care of patients with digestive diseases. My particular area of interest and expertise is inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I find my work with patients very rewarding since we now have many more treatment options for patients with IBD and there are more innovations on the horizon. For me, the most important aspect of being a physician is to develop an honest, trust-based relationship with patients which allows us to work together. When I'm not seeing patients, I enjoy travel, movies, museums, reading and growing tropical plants. Dr. Chachu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

I strongly believe that the doctor-patient relationship is key in the practice of medicine and the most essential component for the delivery of high quality health care in the diagnosis and management of disease. As such, as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, my favorite part of the day starts with getting to know the patient. I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease with a particular interest in liver cancer and liver transplantation. In addition to my clinical interests, I also have an interest in improving how health care is delivered to patients using innovative and cutting edge technologies. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

I am a gastroenterologist and the medical director of the gastrointestinal (GI) program at Duke Raleigh Hospital. I enjoy being at Duke, because our team is one of the most experienced in the Southeastern United States. Most of the patients I see have diseases of the biliary or pancreatic systems including blockages. Some of these can be malignant. When I first meet a patient, I like to know their expectations for treatment. I also like to meet the patient’s loved ones and answer any questions they may have at the very first visit. After we talk, I review the patient’s x-rays and records. The next step is to discuss the results with my colleagues as a team, so we can come up with a unique treatment plan that is personalized for each patient. The most rewarding part of my job is the interaction with patients. If I can provide immediate help, I’m even happier. Dr. Obando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

I became a doctor because of my lifelong desire to help people. In fact, when asked as a young child to draw a picture of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I drew a picture of myself with a stethoscope. Gastroenterology appealed to me because it involves complaints that almost everyone experiences at some point, and helping people feel better is very gratifying. In my practice, I see adults with common digestive tract issues, including heartburn, abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, as well as a focus in seeing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). I believe spending the time to get a detailed history from each patient is valuable, not only for diagnosing and successfully treating or managing these conditions but also for establishing an open, comfortable physician-patient relationship. Dr. Crocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Kenneth Kohagen is a Hepatologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kohagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Esophageal Varices.

Subodh Pal is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Pal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, COVID-19, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pal is currently accepting new patients.

Deepti Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

John Langhenry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Langhenry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Chemical Pneumonitis, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Riaz Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Adeyemi Lawal is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Sanjay Jagannath is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jagannath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Mohammad Esmadi is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Esmadi has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Christopher Jordan is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jordan has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Diarrhea.

Ruwan Gamarallage is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gamarallage has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gamarallage is currently accepting new patients.

Tal Hazan is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Hazan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Rajiv Majithia is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Majithia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Visceromegaly, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Neeraj Sachdeva is a Gastroenterologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sachdeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Rory Grace is a Gastroenterologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Grace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.