Overview
David Witsell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
Dr. Witsell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cellulitis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles.
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2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
4101 N Roxboro 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.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jean Vauthey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Vauthey is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David L. Witsell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David L. Witsell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David L. Witsell by calling their office at 919-684-8111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David L. Witsell a top-rated expert for Balloon Sinuplasty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David L. Witsell is classified as an Advanced expert for Balloon Sinuplasty, 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. David L. Witsell specialize in?
While Dr. David L. Witsell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Balloon Sinuplasty, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, and Myringotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David L. Witsell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David L. Witsell has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Balloon Sinuplasty. You can view a list of Dr. David L. Witsell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Advanced
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Witsell isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Witsell isAdvanced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- EndoscopyDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MyringotomyDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- SeptoplastyDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Septoplasty.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
