Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino
Overview
My primary focus of clinical practice and research involves the care of patients with stroke and neurological critical illness. I am trained in vascular neurology and neurocritical care. My research focus is on hypothermia and cardiac arrest, as well as in the neurological care of the brain-injured patient who is in intensive care.
Dr. Graffagnino is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Apoplexy, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Graffagnino is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology , , and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Vascular Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.
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40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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Dr. Graffagnino has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino by calling their office at 919-681-1700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino specialize in?
While Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino accept my insurance?
Dr. Carmelo Graffagnino accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Graffagnino isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Graffagnino isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Graffagnino isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass SurgeryDr. Graffagnino isAdvanced. Learn about Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Graffagnino isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Brain AneurysmDr. Graffagnino isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Graffagnino isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Graffagnino isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Graffagnino isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Graffagnino isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.