Dan G. Blazer
Expertise in
35
conditions
Expertise in
35
conditions
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I’m a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist who specializes in the surgical management of patients with gastrointestinal malignancies—including soft tissue sarcomas and pancreas, colorectal and gastric cancers. Many of my patients have advanced malignancies and I am always amazed at their resilience. Their determination to fight inspires me to aggressively pursue every surgical option and to study novel techniques to improve surgical outcomes. One of the most important reasons for patients to be treated at Duke is the emphasis on a team-oriented approach to every patient. Nearly every surgical cancer patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary tumor conference in order to assure state of the art care. When I am not in the hospital, my wife and I can be found chasing our two young children or running with our dog.

Dr. Blazer is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Duke University School Of Medicine|, 1999

Specialties

General Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Surgical Oncology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute (Maryland)

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke Cancer Center Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Blazer 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.

Pancreatic Cancer
Stomach Cancer

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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Is Dr. Dan G. Blazer a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dan G. Blazer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, 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. Dan G. Blazer specialize in?

While Dr. Dan G. Blazer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Dan G. Blazer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dan G. Blazer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Dan G. Blazer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dan G. Blazer accept my insurance?

Dr. Dan G. Blazer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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