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Dr. Alexander Perez is a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC. He specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Perez is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Alexander Perez graduated from Universidad El Bosque Faculty of Medicine in 2000 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine from 2003 to 2007. He then completed a fellowship in Gastrointestinal Surgery (Research) at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harva from 2000 to 2002.
Dr. Perez has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Surgical Oncology and General Surgery.
Dr. Perez works with one doctor, Dr. Paul Mosca.
Specialties
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. Perez may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in North Carolina, Dr. Perez performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Perez may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency in General Surgery • 2003 - 2007
Fellowship
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harva
Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Surgery (Research) • 2000 - 2002
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Surgical Oncology News
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM