Overview
I'm proud to work at Duke as it has a tremendous hospital and tremendous people to work with. The quality of care here is excellent and really can’t be compared to anywhere else. That’s what keeps me here. We do more complex heart surgeries here than almost anyone else in the country. When you need heart surgery, you want it done by someone who does a lot of it. Our numbers are comparable to the top places in the country. We do complex surgery and we do it well. The thing about heart surgery is that we make people better. That’s what I really like – helping people who couldn’t breathe or couldn’t walk because their heart was failing, and we were able to make them better.
Dr. Gaca is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Gaca is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Gaca is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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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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
Nancy Perrier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Perrier is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
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. Jeffrey G. Gaca
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca 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. Jeffrey G. Gaca a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Jeffrey G. Gaca specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca has published 97 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffrey G. Gaca accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. 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
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Gaca isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- NecrosisDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Gaca isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Collapsed LungDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypothermiaDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Hypothermia.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Gaca isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.