Dr. Theodore N. Pappas

The impact I have on my patients is what I enjoy most about being a weight loss surgeon. It is amazing that we can do an operation that not only helps a patient lose weight, but also fixes their diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with giving them a better quality of life. There are a lot of options these days for people who are considering weight loss surgery. It’s important for patients to take into account each institution and what resources they have available. Duke is fully equipped to take care of complex cases in a safe manner. We have a multi-institutional team that’s been around the Triangle the longest and has the most experience. Almost every patient comes back after surgery and we see some of their previous medical conditions go away. That’s a good definition of success. Dr. Portenier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Luke Kinsinger is a General Surgeon in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Kinsinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kinsinger is currently accepting new patients.

I am a general surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery. I also specialize in the surgical management of GERD/reflux, Hiatal hernias, adrenal masses, inguinal hernias, and gallbladder problems using laparoscopic and robotic approaches. I enjoy seeing patients improve their health through bariatric surgery. In addition to losing weight, I see an improvement in their health-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes. My goal is for every patient to understand their surgical condition and the treatment plan that we developed together during their consultation. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, movies, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Vagotomy, and Endoscopy.