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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Todd Baron is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Baron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Baron is currently accepting new patients.

I treat patients with benign and cancerous conditions of the bile duct and pancreas. I specialize in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic stenting and the removal of large, complex colon polyps. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of performing these procedures. However, the most gratifying parts of my work are interacting with patients, relating to them on a personal level and providing compassionate care. Dr. Burbridge is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

After completing a general gastroenterology fellowship as well as an additional advanced endoscopy fellowship at Duke, I joined the talented faculty. This opportunity allows me to continue my clinical focus on caring for patients with complicated pancreas and biliary tree disorders. Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my wife and young daughter. Dr. Spaete is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Hans Herfarth is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Herfarth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Kelly Hathorn is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hathorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. 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.

Amit Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Jaundice, Lung Nodules, Kidney Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Gangarosa is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gangarosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gangarosa is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Piazza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Piazza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Liver Transplant.

Andrew Canakis is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Canakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

Hong Kim is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

William Kwan is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Whitman is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Whitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Whitman is currently accepting new patients.

Ian Grimm is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Grimm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Colorectal Polyps, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Grimm is currently accepting new patients.

Christina Kahl is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Necrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kahl is currently accepting new patients.

Chirag Desai is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Mcentee is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Palliative Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mcentee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Chondrodystrophy, X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda, and Childhood Pancreatitis. Dr. Mcentee is currently accepting new patients.

Ashmita Chatterjee is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chatterjee is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Dreesen is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Dreesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dreesen is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Cairns is a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cairns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Secondary Peritonitis.