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Duke Clinic40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710 map
As a critical care specialist in Durham, Dr. Amy Alger cares for patients that are in critical condition, typically in a hospital setting.
Duke Clinic
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Amy R. Alger is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Amy Alger graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Waterbury Hospital Health Center in 2007. She then completed a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at Brigham and Women's Hospital in 2008.
Dr. Alger has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Trauma Surgery.
Dr. Alger works with one doctor, Dr. Kelli Brooks.
Specialties
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Alger provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Alger may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Trauma Surgery
Trauma surgeons are specifically trained to provide surgical treatment for critically ill or injured patients, with many surgeries potentially being life-saving for the patient. Dr. Alger provides time-sensitive surgical care in an effort to repair extensive damage to various parts of the body. For example, a patient with a gunshot wound may require the care of a trauma surgeon.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Ross University School of Medicine
MD • 2001
Residency
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Waterbury Hospital Health Center
Residency in General Surgery • 2007
Fellowship
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care • 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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