
Overview
I specialize in treating patients with cancers and pre-cancerous lesions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, and stomach. I also take care of patients with cancers that have spread to the liver from other locations, such as colon and rectal cancers. When a patient comes to see me, it is often a very difficult time for them and their families, and it is my privilege to take the time to get to know them, develop the most effective possible treatment plan, and thoroughly discuss how we will move forward together. I work alongside an outstanding team of medical and radiation oncologists in order to tailor care specific to each patient’s individual needs and values. Our goal is not only to provide the most effective cancer treatment, often using minimally-invasive and robotic techniques, but also to focus on maintaining quality-of-life, understanding that each patient has his or her own goals and priorities. I originally came to Duke Health as a surgical resident over a decade ago and chose to return here to practice as a surgical oncologist because of the wonderful patient community and exceptional colleagues.
Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Mathias Worni is a Surgical Oncologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Worni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
I am a surgical oncologist and researcher whose primary areas of focus are cancers of the liver and pancreas. As a surgeon, I believe in using minimally-invasive techniques, when possible, to speed up a patient’s recovery and get them to other avenues of care faster. My research is focused on clinical practice and clinical outcomes. I became interested in surgical oncology, because I enjoy the opportunity to restore hope to patients who may feel despair after their initial cancer diagnosis. I aim to restore hope by connecting with patients individually and providing them with options for treatment when they might feel they have none. I also work closely with my radiology oncology and medical oncology colleagues in crafting a treatment and care plan. Working together as a team often allows us to come up with a much better treatment plan than any of us could by ourselves. Dr. Zani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Hong Kim is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nussbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nussbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Nussbaum isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholecystitisDr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Nussbaum isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.


