Dr. Michael R. Abern
Overview
I am a urologic oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors of the urinary tract in men and women. I employ minimally invasive techniques as much as possible in order to maximize quality of life and recovery from treatment. Examples include robotic surgical removal of the prostate, kidney tumors, and bladder with complete robotic reconstruction. I am passionate about researching tests and treatments that will help my patients achieve cure of their cancers. I believe this starts with understanding risk factors for cancer to guide screening and early detection of tumors. I enjoy listening to my patients and understanding their goals of care. I believe that cancer care is a team sport and the patient is the captain. I collaborate with other specialists to make a comprehensive treatment plan including but not limited to surgery. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and two daughters.
Dr. Abern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Reconstructive Urology Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- 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.
6 Clinical Trials
Duke Urology Clinic - Clinic 1G
I’m a reconstructive urologic surgeon who also cares for cancer survivors. Cancer survivorship care focuses on providing patients and families relief from the symptoms, pain and distress that may develop after and during cancer therapy. I find it gratifying to help a patient that has a significant problem and increase their quality of life. I decided I wanted to go into medicine while in high school after feeling a sense of duty to serve those around me; this was the same calling that drew me to service in the military for 23 years. I came to Duke after my active duty service in the Army was completed in 2010 and since then, my family has really become a “Duke family.” We regularly attend Duke Football games and other sporting and social events. My wife also works here, my kids have expressed interest in attending college here and we all regularly wear the Duke blue colors on weekends. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Reconstructive Urology Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urethral Stricture, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Mathew Raynor is an Urologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Raynor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Reconstructive Urology Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Intussusception in Children, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Raynor is currently accepting new patients.
Triangle Urology Associates PA
Edward Rampersaud is an Urologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Rampersaud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Reconstructive Urology Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rampersaud is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Prostate CancerDr. Abern isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Bladder CancerDr. Abern isDistinguished. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Abern isDistinguished. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Advanced
- Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NephrectomyDr. Abern isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Experienced
- Bacterial ProstatitisDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Prostatitis.
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bladder StonesDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Abern isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.