The 20 Best Heart Bypass Surgery Doctors near durham, NC

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Heart Bypass Surgery

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Heart Bypass Surgery near durham, NC. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunil Rao is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Glower is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Glower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Glower is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Glower is currently accepting new patients.

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    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology At Croasdaile

    1821 Hillandale Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Kraus is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kraus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kraus is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmelo Milano is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Milano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Milano is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Milano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Vascular Surgery And Vein Center At Brier Creek

    10207 Cerny St, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Southerland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Southerland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Fasciotomy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Southerland is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery. Dr. Southerland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Vascular Surgery And Vein Center At Brier Creek

    10207 Cerny St, 
    Raleigh, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandler Long is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Long is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Long is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Vascular Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham,, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Roe is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Roe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Unstable Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Roe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Family Medicine

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Califf is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Califf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Califf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Schroder is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schroder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Schroder is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Schroder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Mark is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Mark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mark is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shu Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gaca is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gaca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Gaca is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Gaca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Advanced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiology Arringdon

    5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
    Morrisville, NC 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manesh Patel is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease . Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Heart Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brittany Anne-Zwischenberger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Anne-Zwischenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Anne-Zwischenberger is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery . Dr. Anne-Zwischenberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Cardiology
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    General Surgery | Cardiology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiothoracic Surgery - Clinic 2F/2G

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Vekstein is a General Surgeon and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vekstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Vekstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit - Clinic 2K

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Svati Shah is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Unstable Angina, Heart Failure, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Experienced in Heart Bypass Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duke Cardiac Diagnostic Unit - Clinic 2K

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sreekanth Vemulapalli is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Heart Bypass Surgery. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Vemulapalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Vemulapalli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Heart Bypass Surgery?

    Heart bypass surgery creates a new route, called a bypass, for blood and oxygen to go around a blockage to reach your heart.

    When should I see a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near durham, NC?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near durham, NC?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near durham, NC?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near durham, NC?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near durham, NC?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Bypass Surgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Bypass Surgery doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor near durham, NC?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Heart Bypass Surgery doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Heart Bypass Surgery doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Heart Bypass Surgery doctors near durham, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Bypass Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Heart Bypass Surgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Bypass Surgery doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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