
Overview
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 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Coarctation of the Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Turek is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery , American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Cardiac Surgery , and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 201 peer reviewed articles.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph W. Turek
Is Dr. Joseph W. Turek a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph W. Turek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart 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. Joseph W. Turek specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph W. Turek is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, and Coarctation of the Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Joseph W. Turek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph W. Turek has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph W. Turek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph W. Turek accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph W. Turek 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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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Heart TransplantDr. Turek isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Partial Atrioventricular CanalDr. Turek isDistinguished. Learn about Partial Atrioventricular Canal.
- Advanced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Turek isAdvanced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Turek isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Turek isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Turek isAdvanced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Heart TumorDr. Turek isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Experienced
- Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS)Dr. Turek isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS).
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Turek isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Turek isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Turek isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carney ComplexDr. Turek isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.


