Dr. Debra L. Sudan
Overview
I chose medicine as my career because it was the perfect way to combine my love of learning and being challenged with my desire to make a positive difference in people's lives. During my general surgery residence in medical school, I gravitated toward transplantation precisely because of the immediate and profound impact it can have on someone’s health and quality of life. After completing a transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska, I practiced surgery in Omaha, Nebraska for 14 years before coming to Duke to be a leader in its nationally renowned transplant program. As an abdominal transplant surgeon, I perform surgery on people needing organ transplantation in the abdominal region of the body, with a particular expertise in the areas of liver and small bowel transplants. I see transplant patients of all ages, but I find it especially rewarding to take care of pediatric patients. Transplant patients, in general, tend to be very sick, have a poor quality of life and, without transplant, have little hope of getting better. Having the opportunity to use my skill and expertise to help these children and their families is incredibly gratifying.
Dr. Sudan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sudan 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.
4 Clinical Trials
Duke Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C
I am a transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplants. Kidney transplantation is unique in surgery because you’re providing a cure for a disease. It’s very rewarding to see the patients succeed after surgery; the donors also make my practice very special. We can’t do a transplant without them providing this wonderful gift. Duke has been performing kidney transplants for 50+ years – since the very beginnings of the field. In fact, the process of how we match tissues for transplants was started at Duke. We’ve done thousands of kidney transplants here, so it’s great to be a part of a program with such a rich history. I’m also the chairman of the Department of Surgery and the surgeon-in-chief for the Duke University Health System, where we perform all types of transplants. Dr. Kirk is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Hepatic Ischemia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
I am an abdominal transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon. My enthusiasm for transplantation stems from the significant impact a successful transplant can have on a patient's health and well-being. My goal is to help patients understand their frequently complex medical situations in a straightforward way. Dr. Barbas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Duke Gastroenterology Clinic - Clinic 2J
I am proud to serve as the Chief of the Duke Division of Gastroenterology. In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy my clinical practice focused on the care of patients with liver diseases. I also continue to participate in clinical research and hope that these studies offer our patients the latest advances and treatment options. Dr. Muir is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Debra L. Sudan
Is Dr. Debra L. Sudan a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Debra L. Sudan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liver Transplant, 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. Debra L. Sudan specialize in?
While Dr. Debra L. Sudan is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant, and Short Bowel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Debra L. Sudan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Debra L. Sudan has published 116 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Debra L. Sudan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Debra L. Sudan accept my insurance?
Dr. Debra L. Sudan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Sudan isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Sudan isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Sudan isDistinguished. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Sudan isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- EndoscopyDr. Sudan isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.