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Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710 map
Dr. Cory Vatsaas is a trauma surgeon in Durham, NC. He offers time-sensitive, potentially life-saving surgical care for patients in critical condition.
Duke University Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Cory J. Vatsaas is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Cory Vatsaas graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2008 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Mayo Clinic from 2012 to 2014. He then completed a fellowship in Critical Care Surgery at University of Michigan Hospitals from 2011 to 2012.
Dr. Vatsaas has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Trauma Surgery.
Specialty
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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. Vatsaas 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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University of Minnesota Medical School
MD • 2008
Residency
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Mayo Clinic
Residency in General Surgery • 2012 - 2014
Fellowship
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University of Michigan Hospitals
Fellowship in Critical Care Surgery • 2011 - 2012
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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