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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Endoscopy, and Heart Transplant.

I am a vascular surgeon and endovascular specialist. I treat all problems of arteries and veins outside of the brain and heart. I help patients understand the problem, discuss all options, and provide my own recommendations. We choose the optimal solution in line with the patient's goals. Ultimately, I want to help patients improve their health and overall quality of life. I enjoy traveling, vegetarian food, and long-distance running. Dr. Mohan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Atherectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

I have the best job in the world and I love my work. The greatest thing about general surgery is the range of issues that we deal with, everything from lumps and bumps to pancreatic cancer. No two days are the same, but all are exciting. The addition of robotic skills to my armamentarium has opened up numerous possibilities for making complex procedures much less invasive. Dr. Watters is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

As a colorectal surgeon, I specialize in the surgical management of a wide array of problems involving the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus. My patients may be dealing with cancer or a variety of benign diseases including diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or anorectal problems. I utilize minimally invasive techniques including robotics, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and transanal surgery. My primary focus is on ensuring that patients receive high quality, compassionate care while optimizing patient outcomes. My research interests include improving patient outcomes after colorectal surgery and quality improvement. Dr. Sherman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

I was one of the first two fellowship trained North Carolina shoulder specialists when I began my practice at Duke in 1992. My career over the past 23 years has focused on shoulder care and shoulder surgery. My practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with all types of shoulder pain. All available resources are considered in improving the patient's symptoms and function without having to operate. But many patients need anatomic restoration of the shoulder to enable them the clinical improvement they seek. My practice Southeastern Orthopedics Shoulder Center, an affiliate of Duke Health, where I personally see and evaluate all patients during each of their visits. We try to personalize the care for all patients because even though we see many shoulders, it is paramount to state that every person's shoulder problem is different. Every person is different. We take pride in our pain management strategies for patients who have shoulder surgery. Our anesthesiologists are terrific with nerve blocks and we use multimodal strategies including cryotherapy to diminish the postoperative pain and improve overall the patients perioperative experience. Dr. Speer is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Christopher Longo is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Longo has been practicing medicine for over 29 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Sankar Adusumilli is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Adusumilli is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Adusumilli is currently accepting new patients.

Albert Chang is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Chang is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Kirk Faust is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Faust is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thymectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

David White is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. White is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. White is currently accepting new patients.

Chase Campbell is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Campbell is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

Uday Kavde is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kavde is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Mark Sturdivant is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sturdivant is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Sturdivant is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Duberman is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Duberman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Duberman is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Lutz is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lutz is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease. Dr. Lutz is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Tolnitch is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Tolnitch is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Martyn Knowles is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Knowles is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Angioplasty. Dr. Knowles is currently accepting new patients.

David Powell is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Powell is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency, and Peptic Ulcer.

Lori Lilley is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lilley is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Lilley is currently accepting new patients.

Joel Dragelin is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Dragelin is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Timothy Sadiq is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Sadiq is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Vig is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Vig is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Vig is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Day is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Day is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Day is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Kim is a General Surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Menendez is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Menendez is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Galactocoele, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Menendez is currently accepting new patients.