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 of all types, including pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), PH associated with heart and lung disease, and CTEPH
- 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
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Jordan Whitson, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Brandon Menachem, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Willard Applefeld, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Research Staff
David Ptashnik, MS
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Elise Ayers
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Victoria Mercer
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Nursing Staff
Aimee Babiera, RN, BSN
Nurse Clinician
Danielle Burkett, CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Gina Campanile, RN, BSN
Nurse Clinician
Lisa Carver, RN, BSN
Nurse Clinician/CTEPH Coordinator
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