Erik Ohman is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ohman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Thomas Povsic is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Povsic is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Povsic is currently accepting new patients.

I am a noninvasive cardiologist with clinical and research specialties in peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, and hypertension. I’ve been at Duke for over 10 years and in that time I’ve been proud to be part of Duke’s commitment to world class, patient-centric, personalized care. We are in the midst of major breakthroughs and advances in cardiovascular care, many of which have evolved here at Duke. But translating these advances to personalized care takes a strong partnership between a doctor and patient and I look forward to forging that relationship with each of my patients. Dr. Vemulapalli is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I am excited about electrophysiology because it gives me the opportunity to improve patients' quality of life and allows patients to live longer in many cases. I ultimately went to medical school because of a passion for helping people, lifelong learning, and establishing meaningful relationships with my patients. I strongly believe in patient engagement and patient-centered decision making. Therefore, I believe that it is important to spend time educating patients and discussing all available treatment options. I encourage patients and their family members to ask questions so that I can help them understand their health. I offer medical therapy and catheter ablation therapy to patients with atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), and ventricular tachycardia. I also place transvenous pacemakers and defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, leadless pacemakers, and subcutaneous defibrillators. I also perform lead extractions. I have two children, and I enjoy cooking, as well as playing golf, tennis, and skiing. Dr. Pokorney is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I grew up in a medical household. My mother was a nurse and my dad was an orthopaedic surgeon. I grew up in that atmosphere, went to the hospital with my dad and liked it. I never thought about doing anything else. My favorite part of my job is the direct, one-on-one interaction with the patients. We see them in the clinic when they come in with a problem, we do whatever testing is necessary, the procedures, and hopefully get them feeling better and doing well. Then we see them back in follow up for years and years. Seeing the full spectrum of their care is very rewarding. When a patient chooses Duke and Triangle Heart, they can be assured of the best, most up-to-date, most cutting-edge care no matter who they are or what their background is. Each patient likely will feel like they are the only patient we have. We’re very accessible and easy to reach – with the support of a major heart center. I think that’s very special. Dr. Komada is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Angina, Heart Attack, and Endoscopy.

Matthew Roe is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Roe is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Unstable Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Terry Fortin is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fortin has been practicing medicine for over 26 years is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Eisenmenger Syndrome.

I am a cardiologist trained and experienced in preventive cardiology. I have served as the medical director of the Duke Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (formerly DUPAC) since 1994. I specialize in the prevention and treatment of heart disease risk factors before and after cardiac disease develops. I direct a program that uses the principles of balancing energy intake and expenditure to treat heart disease and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes. I also have an active practice for assessment and advice for the older athlete who wants to improve performance – whether he or she has heart disease or not. My research is directed at defining the best exercise regimen for the most benefit. Dr. Kraus is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Metabolic Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

As a non-invasive cardiologist at Triangle Heart Associates, I focus on chronic disease diagnosis and management. I work with patients who have a broad range of primary cardiac problems. Some patients don’t yet have a cardiac diagnosis and are referred here where we make the diagnosis and provide lifelong treatment. A big part of my job is educating patients. I hope when they leave the office they understand why they’re taking certain medicines and getting specific treatments. I become very close with the patients I see over a long period of time. It’s rewarding to see the impact you have on those people. It’s hard to beat Duke in the quality of care in cardiology and the breadth of services available. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I grew up in a small town in Illinois and was inspired by our family physician to pursue a career in medicine. Once in medical school, I chose to specialize in heart disease and heart failure. As a cardiologist, I care for people living with heart failure, including those who have an LVAD (heart pump) or those who have undergone heart transplant surgery. One of the things I love most about practicing cardiology is being able to care for my patients over time. I often first meet patients and their families in a hospital setting, but then see them in clinic afterward as we work together to manage their illness and improve their health and quality of life. I enjoy getting to know my patients and making personal connections with them as we spend time together. My hope is that my patients feel comfortable with me and that they know I am always here for them. Dr. Devore is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Mitchell Krucoff is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Krucoff has been practicing medicine for over 45 years is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

I take care of patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). I also research signaling pathways that are altered in the development of PH in rodent models of the disease. PH covers a wide spectrum of diseases, from the rare pulmonary arterial hypertension (prevalence of 15 in one million) to complications of more common heart and lung disease. PH typically leads to complications through its effects on the heart, leading to heart failure. At the Duke Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease we see a number of patients with PH and offer all available therapies, including continuous intravenous infusion, inhaled therapies, and surgical options. Dr. Rajagopal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Embolectomy, and Angioplasty.

I am a cardiologist with a clinical and research interest in heart failure. I take care of patients with various types of heart failure, including patients who are best treated with medications and patients who receive advanced therapies like heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices. I became a heart failure cardiologist to help patients manage their heart conditions and best achieve their goals for their health. I am strongly committed to helping patients thoroughly understand their medical conditions and helping them make informed medical decisions aligned with their preferences. Dr. Greene is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiomyopathy, Low Blood Pressure, and Heart Transplant.

Pierluigi Tricoci is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tricoci is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Ventricular Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Joseph Kisslo is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kisslo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

I am a researcher and heart transplant specialist who also serves as medical director for the heart transplant program at Duke. From the time I was a child, I have been fascinated by how the human body works, specifically by how blood travels around the body. I became especially interested in how the heart behaves when it is normal and how it adapts when it is damaged. As a transplant cardiologist, I get to combine these interests with cutting-edge medicine to help people to live longer and feel better, even when hearts fail. I enjoy getting to know patients and their loved ones as they go through their transplant journey at Duke. I am also fortunate to be part of an experienced team that has been together for over a decade taking care of heart transplant patients. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

I have been a heart rhythm specialist at Duke for more than 15 years. My favorite part of my job is helping people. One of the nice things about electrophysiology is that we have the opportunity to fix many patients’ heart rhythm disorders. We use technology and medicines to fix heart arrhythmias that weren’t available just 10 to 15 years ago. I think the combination of Duke’s excellent facilities, being able to use the best available equipment in the field, and the very talented people that work here is what makes Duke such a special place. I’ve always felt that it’s a great privilege to work at Duke and with the tools available at this institution. Dr. Hegland is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Daniel Mark is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mark has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Unstable Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Cardiac Ablation.

My favorite part of work is sitting down and talking with people about their disease. I put a lot of effort into explaining things in intuitive ways, in lay terms, about how these diseases work. Some are pretty difficult to explain. But I think it’s important that people understand their disease – what we’re doing when we make an intervention, what we’re trying to accomplish and frankly what we’re not able to accomplish sometimes. The explanations put people more in a position of feeling in control, and they actually do better with their disease when they understand it. What motivates me is that there are people out there confronting a disease that never rests. For all the dramatic things that make headlines in the world of cardiology, there is no substitute for the day-to-day interventions – diet, medication and activity – that really are most important. Dr. Conway is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Robert Califf is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Califf is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

I am a cardiologist who has been at Duke for over 15 years. I grew up in North Carolina and am proud to call Durham home. My father was a physician and my mother was a nurse, so I always thought about going into medicine. Cardiology came most naturally to me during medical school. The best part of being a doctor is the feeling you get from having genuinely helped someone in a meaningful way. I enjoy practicing at Duke, because I get to work with a lot of smart people who are dedicated to helping patients. When patients have challenging issues, Duke is a great place to receive care because of the access we have to top-notch providers and resources. In my spare time, I enjoy reading history and spending time with my young child. Dr. Liao is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

I am a former New Yorker who stayed at Duke after I completed my fellowship in advanced cardiology in 2011. I take care of patients across the large spectrum of cardiovascular issues, from patients who are newly symptomatic and need evaluation and diagnosis to patients who have chronic conditions or diseases that need long term care or multiple follow-ups. I also see patients with a family history of heart disease who are interested in lifestyle changes and medicines that may minimize their risk of heart disease in the future. As a cardiologist, I feel it is my goal is to educate my patients about their heart health and to provide information about medicines, therapies, procedures and lifestyle habits that can help them play an active role in their health care. I believe that taking a detailed medical history, and spending time getting to know my patients on a personal level, are fundamental to the development of an individual plan of care. Dr. Mathews is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

My work is aimed at trying to understand how heart failure develops and how we can develop a new type of drug therapy for that condition. Heart failure happens to run in my family – I have a relative with the disease. In many ways, that has had an impact on what I’m doing. Duke provides a lot of cutting-edge care for people who suffer from congestive heart failure. We are a large transplant center and have expertise in the care of patients with advanced heart failure and for patients who need advanced therapies. We also have expertise in the research realm, which really provides a lot of insight into the care of patients. Duke is a world-class institution. I’m really lucky to work here and to be among a lot of folks who are bright and innovative and really interested in patient care. Dr. Abraham is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

I am a general cardiologist who focuses on the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. I have always enjoyed teaching and aim to educate patients on cardiovascular disease. Through education, I hope to empower patients and improve overall health. I grew up in North Carolina and am grateful to give back to my home state and the Duke community. Dr. Nasrallah is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, Angina, and Heart Failure.

Zubin Eapen is a Cardiologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eapen is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Ventricular Fibrillation, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Eapen is currently accepting new patients.