Overview
I am a heart surgeon who specializes in coronary artery bypass, grafting and valve replacement. Including medical school, I have been at Duke for over 40 years. Since 1994, I’ve been Duke’s Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. My father was a doctor, so medicine runs in my family. As a heart surgeon, I see patients who are looking for someone they can trust to share in the risk of having a surgery that will lengthen their life. There’s nothing more rewarding than being worthy of that trust and succeeding in helping the patient achieve that goal at the end of the adventure. I enjoy being chief because our division offers a great mix of youthful energy and vast experience. We also offer every potential heart, lung or esophageal surgery option available, at a nationally recognized level of quality. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting first edition mysteries and reading.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Obesity, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 117 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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Dr. Smith has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Ehab Hanna is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Hanna is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Sinus Cancer, Turbinectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Nancy Perrier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Perrier is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Adenoma, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter K. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter K. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter K. Smith by calling their office at 919-681-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter K. Smith a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter K. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Peter K. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Peter K. Smith is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter K. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter K. Smith has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Peter K. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter K. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter K. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-1300 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
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ObesityDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.