The Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease offers the full scope of consultative and collaborative care for pulmonary hypertension (PH) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) surgery for patients with chronic thromboembolic PH.
Our center is based in 20 years of experience in treating all forms of pulmonary vascular disease, with dedicated focus on novel therapies, extensive research participation, and case management to educate patients and their caregivers.
Multi-Faceted Approach to Care and Research
The Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease takes a multi-faceted approach to care and research, including:
- Comprehensive diagnostic testing of PH, VTE, and PTE
- Research participation, novel therapies, and registry enrollment
- Individualized treatment plans ranging from medication to surgery
- Long-term care and support to assist patients and caregivers in managing their condition
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our multidisciplinary team is composed of specialist physicians who collaborate with nurses, therapists, and pharmacists to treat, advise, and monitor patients.
We also work with fellow PH and VTE specialists in leading U.S. and international centers and pursue research in an extensive world-class program.
Faculty
Terry Ann Fortin, MD
Co-director
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Sudarshan Rajagopal, MD, PhD
Co-director
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Talal Dahhan, MD, MSEd
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Nursing Staff
Karla Kennedy, RN, BSN
Research Practice Lead
Susana Almeida-Peters, RN, BSN
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Aimee Babiera, RN, BSN
Nurse Clinician
Danielle Burkett, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Gina Campanile, RN
Nurse Clinician
Lisa Carver, RN
Nurse Clinician
Markedia Mason
Clinical Research Coordinator
Administrative Staff
Nancy Terry, Program Coordinator, Sr.
Contact Information
Office: (919) 684-6237 Fax: (919) 681-0339
Patient Appointments: (919) 620-5300
Mailing Address:
Box 102351
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710