Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

I care for patients with neuromuscular disorders, which include muscular dystrophy, neuropathy, autoimmune muscle, and nerve conditions, as well as inherited ones. A lot of my work is focused on a holistic approach, so I don’t just focus on the treatment of the disease, but also the way the disease is affecting the rest of the patient’s life and quality of life. I will spend the majority of my visit talking with the patient, then do a full neurological exam, and then discuss potential options and potential diagnoses. If it is a condition that is autoimmune, we can discuss various therapies that can be used and other needs at home related to mobility or basic function. Our patients have a variety of different conditions that can cause problems with breathing, cardiac abnormalities, endocrine dysfunction, and mobility problems. Our clinic here at Duke is unique because we offer multiple consultants working as a team to give the best holistic care to a patient. Dr. Raja is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Thymectomy.

I am a neuromuscular medicine specialist with specific expertise in neuromuscular junction disorders, such as myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. I also perform electrodiagnostic testing: EMG, Repetitive nerve stimulation studies, Single fiber electromyography, and EMG-guided chemo-denervation. Additionally, I teach neuromuscular fellows these techniques and lecture nationally and internationally on these diseases and techniques. Dr. Massey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

Alberto De Hoyos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. De Hoyos has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Nodules, and Thymectomy. Dr. De Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Guptill is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Guptill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Thymectomy.

Vern Juel is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Juel has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Inclusion Body Myositis, Meige Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

Many years ago, I came across a quote from Mahatma Gandhi that said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Since that time, those words have guided my professional life from the field I chose to how I care for my patients who experience discomfort from acid reflux, hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia. With every individual and their families, I make sure that they appreciate my understanding of how their health issues provide them with new stresses that may leave them confused and scared. As a result, I pride myself on reassuring my patients and making sure that by the time they leave their clinic visit they know that I have their best interests at heart. Personally, my wife and I are the proud parents of three boys. Consequently, I like to spend my free time making use of their unlimited energy by running them around at all the great parks in the local area. Dr. Klapper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.

A significant portion of my practice involves advanced minimally invasive techniques in thoracic surgery to treat diseases such as lung or esophageal cancer. Another part of my clinical practice is spent taking care of patients with severe lung disease, especially those needing lung transplantation. Patients from all over the world come to Duke for lung transplantation. Research demonstrates that experience is very important in taking care of complex medical problems, both on the surgical side and on the medical side. We have one of the largest transplant centers in the world with excellent survival statistics, as well as the shortest wait list time. Instead of the national average which may be four to six months, our patients wait an average of about two weeks. One of the best aspects of being a patient or working at Duke is the people who work here. No matter how challenging the medical problems may be or what problems may arise, I know there’s a world’s expert a phone call away who can help intervene and I know that my patients will be cared for by committed Duke staff from across the hospital. Dr. Hartwig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant.

Jeffrey Hagen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

Ashley Stewart is a General Surgeon in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

I am a surgical oncologist and researcher who specializes in treating patients with endocrine tumors. Specifically, I see patients who have thyroid cancers, parathyroid disease, adrenal tumors and melanoma. I enjoy taking care of patients with cancers because the amount of trust and faith that they place in their doctors is special. Treating cancers allows you to develop a powerful relationship with a patient and their loved ones in a very short period of time, which is also unique. My favorite part of being a surgeon is seeing a patient with a problem and successfully seeing them through the surgical process. I believe in guiding each patient to their long-term goal based on their specific needs. When I am at home, I enjoy spending time with my family and being active outdoors by running, hiking, or gardening. Dr. Scheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Paul Park is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Cannon is a General Surgeon in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Cannon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Long is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Long is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

Kirk Faust is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Faust is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

I find the endocrine organs and hormones fascinating and am forever learning new things from my patients. I cherish the overwhelming success in helping control and normalize hormone processes surgically. The hugs, handshakes or tears of joy from my patients at their follow up are the reason I became an endocrine surgeon. In addition to the treatment of aberrant endocrine gland function, I also evaluate any tumor process of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and endocrine pancreas. The unfortunate reality is that many of these tumors are cancerous. My own family has dealt with thyroid cancer. The experiences of my wife and mother-in-law in dealing with the diagnosis of cancer, the surgery, the treatment, the challenge of hormone regulation, the follow up and the reality of cancer recurrence is something that is a part of me and reflected in how I relate to my cancer patients. Dr. Stang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

I graduated from Harvard University (BA) and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University (MD). I received training in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. After completing a Fellowship in Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I joined the faculty at Duke University Medical Center. I am currently Professor and Vice Chairman of Surgery, Chief of the Section of General Thoracic Surgery, Director of the Training Program in Thoracic Surgery, and Chief Medical Officer of the Duke Cancer Institute. I specialize in the surgical management of lung cancer and esophageal cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive thoracic surgery. As Vice Chair of Surgery, I am responsible for the development of technology and innovation in the Department. As Director of the Thoracic Oncology Program of the Duke Cancer Institute, I supervise the clinical and research programs in lung cancer and esophageal cancer. I am also involved in improving safety and quality in cancer care, as a member of the Duke Safety and Quality Committee. Dr. D'amico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ioanna Mazotas is a General Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Mazotas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Mark Versnick is a General Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Versnick has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Cellulitis, Varicose Veins, Hernia Surgery, and Thymectomy.

Bret Borchelt is a Thoracic Surgeon in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Borchelt has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Thymectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Collapsed Lung, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.