Overview
David Witsell is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Witsell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Hearing Loss, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Myringotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 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. David Witsell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Witsell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David 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 Witsell a top-rated expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Witsell is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spasmodic Dysphonia, 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 Witsell specialize in?
While Dr. David Witsell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spasmodic Dysphonia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. David Witsell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Witsell has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spasmodic Dysphonia. You can view a list of Dr. David 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
- Distinguished
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Witsell isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Advanced
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Witsell isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Witsell isAdvanced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Chronic CoughDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Dry MouthDr. Witsell isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.

