Dr. Theodore N. Pappas
Overview
I’m a general surgeon that specializes in operating on the upper abdomen as well as treating complicated abdominal wall problems like large hernias. The benefits of getting treatment at Duke are the extensive resources available that providers like myself can use. When necessary, we collaborate with other specialists and research experts at Duke in a seamless way, so the patient will get the benefit of all that we have to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three daughters.
Dr. Pappas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Vagotomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- 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
- 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
40 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.
Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center
The impact I have on my patients is what I enjoy most about being a weight loss surgeon. It is amazing that we can do an operation that not only helps a patient lose weight, but also fixes their diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with giving them a better quality of life. There are a lot of options these days for people who are considering weight loss surgery. It’s important for patients to take into account each institution and what resources they have available. Duke is fully equipped to take care of complex cases in a safe manner. We have a multi-institutional team that’s been around the Triangle the longest and has the most experience. Almost every patient comes back after surgery and we see some of their previous medical conditions go away. That’s a good definition of success. Dr. Portenier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Central Carolina Surgery - Greensboro
Luke Kinsinger is a General Surgeon in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Kinsinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Vagotomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Kinsinger is currently accepting new patients.
Central Carolina Surgery - Greensboro
I am a general surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery. I also specialize in the surgical management of GERD/reflux, Hiatal hernias, adrenal masses, inguinal hernias, and gallbladder problems using laparoscopic and robotic approaches. I enjoy seeing patients improve their health through bariatric surgery. In addition to losing weight, I see an improvement in their health-related conditions, such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes. My goal is for every patient to understand their surgical condition and the treatment plan that we developed together during their consultation. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, traveling, movies, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Vagotomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Vagotomy, 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
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- HerniaDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholestasisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.