David Ishizawar is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ishizawar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Heart Failure, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Ishizawar is currently accepting new patients.

John Vavalle is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Vavalle is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Kirkwood Adams is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

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.

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 27 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 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 46 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.

Ross Simpson is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Faisal Syed is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Syed is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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.

Pamela Douglas is a Cardiologist in Durham,, North Carolina. Dr. Douglas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Unstable Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jack Kuritzky is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill,, North Carolina. Dr. Kuritzky is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Matthew Cavender is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cavender is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Alan Hinderliter is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hinderliter is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Cardiac Ablation.

Brian Jensen is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jensen is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, and Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.

Joseph Sivak is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sivak has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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).

Timothy Nichols is a Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Nichols is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I am an interventional cardiologist and researcher who has been at Duke for nearly 20 years. I enjoy being at Duke because of the “family” I get to work with every day. When we are able to make a patient feel better through teamwork; it’s a great feeling. I chose cardiology as my specialty because of the chance to make a difference in someone’s life in real time. When someone is having a heart attack, they are relying on you to come to their aid quickly. At that moment, I get to apply science to save a life, while learning more about what we can do to help improve people’s lives in the future. In that way, medicine also gives me the chance to learn from my patients and apply what I find to benefit the greater good. I find that whole process is exciting. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my school-aged children. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

Jonathan Piccini is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Morrisville, North Carolina. Dr. Piccini has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

I diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, supraventricular tachycardias (SVT), atrial flutter, and ventricular arrhythmias. I perform catheter ablation procedures, including minimally invasive catheter surgery, for these conditions. I also implant and manage devices, such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) pacemakers or defibrillators. I also evaluate patients for possible genetic causes for sudden cardiac arrest or arrhythmias. Collaborating with a genetic counselor specializing in cardiac disorders, I perform genetic testing for these conditions. In addition, I evaluate athletes with cardiac conditions, focusing on arrhythmias and abnormal electrocardiograms. Dr. Daubert is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.