Overview
Herbert Lyerly is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lyerly is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Lyerly is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
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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. Herbert K. Lyerly
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly 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. Herbert K. Lyerly a top-rated expert for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly is classified as an Advanced expert for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, 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. Herbert K. Lyerly specialize in?
While Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly accept my insurance?
Dr. Herbert K. Lyerly accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-8111 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.
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- Breast CancerDr. Lyerly isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Lyerly isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Lyerly isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Breast InfectionDr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Lyerly isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).