Duke Sarcoidosis Program
Sarcoidosis is a complex disease that can involve multiple organ systems that can progress to organ failure without proper treatment. Duke has a dedicated sarcoidosis multidisciplinary specialist team that provides comprehensive expert evaluation, treatment and follow up for patients in all phases of sarcoidosis.
What makes us different
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Our team works together to manage all complicated cases and facilitate management without delay.
- WASOG recognition: Recognized by the World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases as a Sarcoidosis Clinic.
- All specialized state of the art diagnostic testing under one roof.
- Access to new medications through cutting edge research and clinical trials.
- Duke has the region’s largest heart and lung transplant center that supports patients with end stage sarcoidosis.
- Access to remote virtual consultations through Duke Health Second Opinion program.
Duke Sarcoidosis Team / Faculty
Hakim Azfar Ali MD, FCCP, Pulmonology
Eugene Friedman, MD, PhD, Pulmonology
Ravi Karra MD, Cardiology
Jay Doss, MD, Rheumatology
Johana Rocio Fajardo, DNP, Cardiology
Albert Y. Sun, MD, Electrophysiologist
Suma Shah, MD, Neurology
Elijah A. Lackey, MD, Neurology
Matthew R. Kappus, MD, Gastroenterology
Matilda Nicholas MD Dermatology
Matthew A. Sparks, MD, Nephrology
Louise Maran, MD, Dermatology
Dinesh Grewal MD Ophthalmology