The 20 Best Pancreatectomy Doctors Near Me

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Daniel P. Nussbaum
Experienced in Pancreatectomy

Dr. Daniel P. Nussbaum

General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Pancreatectomy
Duke Health
Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
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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 Pancreatectomy. 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 5 articles in the study of Pancreatectomy.

Specialties
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, Complex General Surgical Oncology
Fellowships
Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Cancer Center
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Call: 919-681-6900

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.


93 Total Publications

Preparing for the Inevitable: Early Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Patients With Localized Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
Preparing for the Inevitable: Early Comprehensive Genomic Profiling for Patients With Localized Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
Journal: JCO oncology practice
Published: November 14, 2025
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Distinguished in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Hong J. Kim
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
Distinguished in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Hong J. Kim
Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 (9.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

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 Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Peter J. Allen
Advanced in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Peter J. Allen
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Advanced in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Peter J. Allen
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Duke Cancer Center Gastrointestinal (GI) Clinic

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-668-6688
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

Sabino Z. Zani
Advanced in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Sabino Z. Zani
Surgical Oncology
Advanced in Pancreatectomy
Dr. Sabino Z. Zani
Surgical Oncology

Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

120 E Carver St, 
Durham, NC 
 (3.3 miles away)
919-470-1000
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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