My aim at Duke Health is to provide outstanding care to those in need within a collaborative and high-quality setting. My most significant career accomplishments include establishing the first cardiothoracic imaging service in the Mid-South for heart and lung disease patients throughout the Mississippi Delta. I hope to use my training and relationships to pursue changes in health policy that will allow health services to be more affordable and sustainable in the United States. Dr. Optican is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis.

Yas Sanaiha is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sanaiha is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Sanaiha is currently accepting new patients.

H Page is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Page has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Lacey Washington is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Washington has been practicing medicine for over 32 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Pneumomediastinum.

Joseph Mammarappallil is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mammarappallil has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

Lynne Hurwitz is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hurwitz has been practicing medicine for over 28 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Tina Tailor is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tailor has been practicing medicine for over 15 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Bryan O'sullivan is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. O'sullivan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Herbert Lyerly is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lyerly is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Lyerly is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher White is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. White is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transposition of the Great Arteries, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Sara Najmeh is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Najmeh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

I specialize in the imaging of diseases affecting the lungs and heart. I do this by reviewing chest radiographs (X-rays), CT, and MRI. I also perform procedures in the chest including lung biopsies, chest tube placement, and fluid drainage using CT guidance. I am passionate about providing excellent patient care, radiology education, and serving as a consultant to all providers at Duke Health. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

I am a cardiothoracic imaging specialist who specializes in pathology affecting the heart and lungs. I am an advocate for all patients and passionate about medical education. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

John Ikonomidis is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Ikonomidis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Ikonomidis is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Perna is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Physician Assistant in Durham, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Stenosis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, and Aortic Dissection. Ms. Perna is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel Friedlander is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Friedlander has been practicing medicine for over 6 years.

Lankala Reddy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina.

Charles Murphy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina.

George Stavri is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina.

Gustavo Parrilla is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Parrilla is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Bishop is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina.

Jacqueline Narron is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Narron is currently accepting new patients.

Quantia Scott is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Nurse Practitioner in Durham, North Carolina.

Thomas Marsicano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina.

Michael Mill is a Thoracic Surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His top area of expertise is Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.