Overview
Paula Smith is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paula Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paula Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paula Smith by calling their office at 713-792-6161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paula Smith a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, 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. Paula Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Paula Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Paula Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paula Smith has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Paula Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paula Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Paula Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6161 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Advanced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Subglottic StenosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Subglottic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- PancreatectomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- SplenectomyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.