Dr. Chirag S. Desai

I am an abdominal transplant and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon. My enthusiasm for transplantation stems from the significant impact a successful transplant can have on a patient's health and well-being. My goal is to help patients understand their frequently complex medical situations in a straightforward way. Dr. Barbas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Lisa Mcelroy is a Pediatrics specialist and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mcelroy has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Duke is where I learned surgery, was taught how to interact with patients, and began my professional training. I am returning to Duke after working at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and later Emory (Atlanta) as a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon. I enjoy working with adults and children who need surgery of the liver and biliary tract, liver vascular surgery, or kidney transplantation. I am actively engaged in research to reduce the risk of rejection of organ transplants. My wife and I have three sons, and we enjoy sports and being outdoors. Dr. Knechtle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Cholangitis, Cholestasis, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.