Dr. Dana D. Portenier
Overview
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Portenier 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.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dana D. Portenier
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dana D. Portenier?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dana D. Portenier by calling their office at 919-470-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dana D. Portenier a top-rated expert for Gastric Bypass?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dana D. Portenier is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastric Bypass, 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. Dana D. Portenier specialize in?
While Dr. Dana D. Portenier is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dana D. Portenier participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dana D. Portenier has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Bypass. You can view a list of Dr. Dana D. Portenier's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dana D. Portenier accept my insurance?
Dr. Dana D. Portenier accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-470-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GastrectomyDr. Portenier isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Portenier isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Portenier isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Portenier isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- HerniaDr. Portenier isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- MalnutritionDr. Portenier isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Portenier isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Portenier isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholecystitisDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Portenier isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.