Debra L. Sudan
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Debra L. Sudan

Transplant Surgery | Pediatrics
2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

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 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malabsorption, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Sudan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 123 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Sudan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Pediatrics

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in NE

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Solid Organ Transplantation, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • POS
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Children's Health Center Liver Transplant Clinic
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.

Liver Transplant

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

A Prospective, Multi-center Registry for Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome
A Prospective, Multi-center Registry for Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 10, 2025
A Prospective, Open-label, Long-term Safety and Efficacy Study of Teduglutide in Pediatric Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome Who Completed TED-C14-006 or SHP633-301
A Prospective, Open-label, Long-term Safety and Efficacy Study of Teduglutide in Pediatric Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome Who Completed TED-C14-006 or SHP633-301
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Clinical Pilot Study to Test the Acceptability and Feasibility of TruGraf® Testing as Part of the Standard of Care
A Clinical Pilot Study to Test the Acceptability and Feasibility of TruGraf® Testing as Part of the Standard of Care
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
A 24-Week Double-blind, Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamic Study Investigating Two Doses of Teduglutide in Pediatric Subjects Through 17 Years of Age With Short Bowel Syndrome Who Are Dependent on Parenteral Support
A 24-Week Double-blind, Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamic Study Investigating Two Doses of Teduglutide in Pediatric Subjects Through 17 Years of Age With Short Bowel Syndrome Who Are Dependent on Parenteral Support
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 09, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
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123 Total Publications

Second Report of the American Intestinal Transplant Working Group: New Insights Into Risk Factors, Treatment Regimens, and Outcomes of Malignancy After Intestinal Transplantation.
Second Report of the American Intestinal Transplant Working Group: New Insights Into Risk Factors, Treatment Regimens, and Outcomes of Malignancy After Intestinal Transplantation.
Journal: Transplantation
Published: June 19, 2026
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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 Malabsorption. 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 123 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

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