Overview
Steven Vaslef is a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vaslef is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Vaslef is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 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 top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven N. Vaslef
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven N. Vaslef?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven N. Vaslef by calling their office at 919-620-4467. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven N. Vaslef a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven N. Vaslef is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Steven N. Vaslef specialize in?
While Dr. Steven N. Vaslef is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven N. Vaslef participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven N. Vaslef has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Steven N. Vaslef's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven N. Vaslef accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven N. Vaslef accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Piedmont. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-620-4467 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
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Vaslef isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Vaslef isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Vaslef isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Vaslef isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- CellulitisDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vaslef isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.