Dr. Joseph Clark
Overview
I am a pediatric heart surgeon specializing in the repair of congenital heart defects in newborns, infants, and children. I am extremely proud of the exceptional work we do here at Duke Children’s Hosptial. We have an incredibly talented team of providers who are deeply committed to delivering outstanding patient care. It’s a privilege and an honor to get to do what I absolutely love to do. Among the many positive aspects, I especially enjoy the initial meeting with the family of a child who may need heart surgery. For many expectant mothers, these heart defects are first identified on ultrasound during pregnancy. For defects that typically need early surgery, we offer a prenatal surgical consultation. In this conversation, I have the opportunity to carefully describe in plain language the nature of the heart defect, the treatment options and role of surgery, and the expectations for recovery and the long-term outlook. This important moment gives me a chance to meet the mother, establish a relationship, and begin our shared journey through the prospect of heart surgery for her child. Together with the expertise of my colleagues, we continually strive to provide the safest possible heart care for the children of our region and beyond.
Dr. Clark is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tracheal Agenesis, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, 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 Children's Health Center Cardiology Clinic
I am the chief of pediatric heart surgery at Duke Health. Being a heart surgeon was always a dream of mine as a child. Spending a summer in medical school with legendary pediatric heart surgeon, Aldo Castaneda, cemented my desire to devote my life to this profession. Clinically, I love the creativity, complexity and challenge associated with my work. I am also able to satisfy my investigational curiosities through an active basic and clinical research laboratory focusing on congenital heart disease. I consider myself extremely lucky to be able to fulfill this dream back at Duke, a place that was so influential in my surgical training. Outside the hospital, I most enjoy spending time with my wife of 20+ years and three young children. We are an active family, always on the go… which mirrors my life at work. Dr. Turek is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Coarctation of the Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.
Duke Children's Health Center Cardiology Clinic
I specialize in diagnosing and treating heritable arrhythmia syndromes that affect children and young adults such as long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia syndrome, and short QT syndrome. I specialize in identifying the cause of patients who have experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. I am a physician-scientist and cross-trained in pediatric cardiology, electrophysiology, human genetics, and molecular physiology. I lead an active research program that brings together clinical medicine, functional genomics, precision medicine, and molecular and cellular biology. Dr. Landstrom is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wildervanck Syndrome, Holt-Oram Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
Duke Children's Health Center Cardiac Transplant
Douglas Overbey is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Overbey has been practicing medicine for over 14 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Clark
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Clark?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Clark by calling their office at 919-684-2410. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Clark a top-rated expert for Tracheal Agenesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Clark is classified as an Advanced expert for Tracheal Agenesis, 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. Joseph Clark specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Clark is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Tracheal Agenesis, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Joseph Clark participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Clark has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tracheal Agenesis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Clark's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph Clark accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Clark accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-2410 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heart Valve RepairDr. Clark isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Clark isAdvanced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Tracheal AgenesisDr. Clark isAdvanced. Learn about Tracheal Agenesis.
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Clark isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Clark isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Clark isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Clark isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Double DiscordiaDr. Clark isExperienced. Learn about Double Discordia.