Dr. Alixandra S. Purakal

I am a radiologist who specializes in the diagnosis of all diseases related to the heart and lungs. This includes the interpretation of chest radiographs, CT, and MRI. I am passionate about clinical care and radiology education and serve as a consultant to all providers at Duke Health who order imaging studies for their patients. Dr. Henry is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Cough, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Henry is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

I was drawn to medicine and specifically to the field of interventional radiology because of my desire to help patients using the most up to date technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Our ability to treat diverse illnesses such as liver and kidney cancer, vascular disease and infections though a tiny incision just a few millimeters in size allows me to achieve my ultimate goal: helping patients recover from their illnesses faster with less discomfort and less inconvenience. In addition to treating patients, I also participate in research to help advance the field of interventional radiology and ensure that we have the knowledge to provide the highest quality care for our patients. Dr. Ronald is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Ureterocele, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ronald is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Ronald is currently accepting new patients.

As an interventional radiologist, my expertise is in minimally invasive procedures performed using radiologic guidance using the most current technology and devices in a variety of organ systems. Areas of particular clinical interest include minimally invasive cancer treatment of tumors in the liver, kidney, and bone (including osteoid osteoma) using interventional techniques such as embolization, radioembolization, and drug-eluting beads, as well as thermal ablative techniques including radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation. Additional areas of interest include endovascular interventions of venous pathology (including central venous occlusions and hemodialysis access), percutaneous enteral nutrition, particularly in patients with complex anatomy and needs -- including percutaneous jejunal feeding tubes), and vascular imaging using MR angiography and CT angiography. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Interventional And Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Elmar Merkle is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Merkle is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Insulinoma, Uterine Fibroids, Liver Cancer, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Merkle is currently accepting new patients.

Mustafa Bashir is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bashir is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Bashir is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Bashir is currently accepting new patients.

I am an abdominal imaging specialist, and I also serve as the director of the Abdominal Imaging Fellowship Program at Duke Radiology. My main clinical and research interests are multiparametric prostate MRI, as well as liver MRI. I have strong clinical and research collaborations with the Division of Urologic Surgery, Department of Pathology and Department of Biomedical Engineering. Much of my work focuses on improving the detection and characterization of prostate cancer using cutting-edge imaging techniques. Our goal is to improve the care for our prostate cancer patients by creating a customized treatment plan via a multidisciplinary team approach. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Visceromegaly, Ascites, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.