Dr. Cynthia K. Shortell
Overview
As a surgeon that specializes in the vascular system, which is the body's network of blood vessels, I appreciate that there are many different ways to significantly help people. I truly believe making a connection with a person is one of the most important aspects in patient care. I don’t tell my patients what decision to make about their health. It's my job to understand the priorities in their life and then give them information and guidance to make their own decision. In doing so, a stroke can be prevented by repairing arteries to the brain. Fixing an aneurysm, which is caused by a weakness in the wall of an artery, can save someone from hemorrhaging to death, and treating the arteries to the legs can prevent an amputation or help reduce some causes of severe leg pain.
Dr. Shortell is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital. Dr. Hartwig is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- LymphangiectasisDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- LymphedemaDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Lymphedema.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)Dr. Shortell isDistinguished. Learn about Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Shortell isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Experienced
- Aagenaes SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Aagenaes Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- GangreneDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Lymphedema-Distichiasis SyndromeDr. Shortell isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema-Distichiasis Syndrome.