Overview
I am a colorectal surgeon working at Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital. I specialize in treating gastrointestinal cancers (colon, rectum, and anus) and benign diseases such as diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and anorectal disease. I have expertise in robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches. I attended medical school and surgery residency in upstate New York and received specialty training in colorectal surgery at the University of Minnesota. I love being a colorectal surgeon because I can build long-term patient relationships, help patients through challenging and sensitive diagnoses, and collaborate with multiple fields. I am committed to providing compassionate care that is tailored to the individual. In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and cooking.
Dr. Hill is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Annular Pancreas, Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Diverticular Disease, and Ileostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
2400 Pratt St, Durham, NC 27710
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
120 E Carver St, Durham, NC 27704
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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Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- IleostomyDr. Hill isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Annular PancreasDr. Hill isExperienced. Learn about Annular Pancreas.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Hill isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)