Dr. Patricia Martinez
Overview
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, I grew up there until attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas, for college. I returned to Puerto Rico for medical school at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. I completed my postgraduate training at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, where I also earned a Ph.D. with Distinction in Biomedical Sciences, majoring in physiology. I then completed my fellowship in trauma, critical care, and emergency surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Spinal Shock, Fasciotomy, and Liver Embolization.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 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.
Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
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Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Neil Macintyre is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Macintyre is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Macintyre is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes. Dr. Passias is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Areas of Expertise
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- CholecystitisDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- FasciotomyDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Martinez isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.