Overview
I am the head of shoulder surgery at Duke. Connecting with and caring for patients is very rewarding and is the reason I went into medicine. I take pride in providing both operative and non-operative treatments based not only on the latest research and evidence but also on the unique individual needs and expectations of each patient. Being a tertiary level surgeon means that I frequently manage patients sent to me by other surgeons. “The needs of the patient come first” and “first do no harm” are two phrases that guide me during every patient interaction. This ensures that each patient receives the same care as I would provide a family member of mine. I am supported by an excellent team that all share the same mission of outstanding patient care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active.
Dr. Anakwenze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Tenotomy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Tenotomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, 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.
1 Clinical Trials
Emergeortho PA
Nabil Mehta is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tenotomy. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.
Conor O'neill is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Tenotomy. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.
James R. Urbaniak, MD, Sports Sciences Institute
I am a shoulder, knee, hip, and sports medicine surgeon at Duke Health and am heavily involved in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and the prevention of sports injuries. I cultivated these interests during my time in the military. My areas of interest and expertise are in shoulder and knee injuries in athletes and techniques and treatments to return these patients back to high levels of function or sport. I treat conditions, such as shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder arthritis with a joint replacement. My knee expertise is in ligament, cartilage, and meniscus injuries. I am involved in research, technique, and product development for each of these conditions to better help my patients. Dr. Dickens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Tenotomy. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Anakwenze isDistinguished. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- TendinitisDr. Anakwenze isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- EndoscopyDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- OsteotomyDr. Anakwenze isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Anakwenze isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.