Dr. Thomas L. Ortel
Overview
I primarily see patients who have a variety of rare bleeding and clotting disorders. I see both older and younger patients and also provide help when patients need to transition to and away from blood thinners. Doctors usually refer patients to me. I try to work with each patient so they understand why they are seeing me and what is going on with their body. I enjoy when a patient can leave my office with a complete understanding of what is going on and what they need to do to get better. As a young child, I had bad allergies and spent much time in the doctor’s office. As a frequent patient, I enjoyed spending time around medicine. As I entered college, I found that I enjoyed chemistry and that hematology allowed me to combine lab work with patient care.
Dr. Ortel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 167 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Hemolytic Anemia.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- POS
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- 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
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
6 Clinical Trials
Duke Adult Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center - Clinic 2N
Marilyn Telen is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Telen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Telen is currently accepting new patients.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Jane Little is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Little is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Little is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Adult Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center - Clinic 2N
As director of Duke’s sickle cell transition program, my practice and research focuses on treating children and adults with sickle cell disease. When I work with children, I try to focus on teaching them about their condition and how to transition successfully to living with the disease as an adult. For all patients, I focus on providing the medical, social and psychological support they need to remain healthy. My research aims to increase engagement of sickle cell patients with their own care using mobile technology. Through the use of applications, we’re hoping to help patients, specifically children, better manage their symptoms and medications. Outside of work, I have a strong interest in art. In fact, one of my undergraduate majors was biological illustration. I enjoy drawing plants, animals and people. I’ve recently started getting back into this hobby. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
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
- Elite
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Ortel isElite. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Ortel isElite. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Distinguished
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Ortel isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Ortel isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Advanced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AnemiaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Blood ClotsDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Ortel isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ortel isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)